POUGHKEEPSIE, New York – The Marist football team will play its final game of the 2023 season on Saturday, when the Red Foxes (4-6) host Bucknell (3-7) of the Patriot League at Tenney Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.
 

HOW TO FOLLOW

• Geoff Brault (play-by-play) and Steve Eggink (analyst) will have the call on ESPN+.
• Game updates will be available on X via Marist Football (@Marist_FBall).

 

SET THE EXPECTATION

• Today marks Marist's fifth annual Set The Expectation Game.
• Donations can be made here.

 

LAST TIME OUT

• Marist fell at Dayton 35-6 last week.
• Matt Stianche had seven receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown.
• In his first collegiate start, Logan Brabham completed 26 of 35 passes for 259 yards.
• Anthony Comestro led the Red Foxes with nine tackles.

 

SENIOR DAY

• The following players will be honored on Senior Day: Camron Ball, Derek Bufano, Kyle Coffindaffer, Jayson Colorado, Zaire Cooper, Declan Coors, Salvatore Crescenzo, Dominic Dutton, Colin Frary, Chase Gardi, Jack Imbt, Max Jackson, Miles Kauderer, Brett Landis Brandon Lombana, Brandon Lysick, Luke Pecovic, Joshua Popoca, Christian Pritzlaff, Tristan Shannon, Matt Stianche, Amin Woods, Max Zart.
• The following managers will be honored: MJ Ditmar, Alexis Lee, Eli Morrison, Raiden Yamasaki.
• The following student athletic trainer will be honored: Matthew Sim.

 

FCS TOP 10

• Marist is tied for the FCS lead with 13 fumble recoveries.
• Marist is sixth in fourth down percentage defense (.316).
• Marist is eighth in average time of possession (32:55).
• Marist is tied for eighth in turnovers forced (21).
• Marist is tied for ninth in defensive touchdowns (three).
• Tristan Shannon is fourth in total return yardage (624).

 

HISTORY

• Marist is 1-13 against Bucknell, with a 1-5 home record.
• Bucknell has won eight straight in the series.
• This is Bucknell's first trip to Poughkeepsie since 2016.

 

ABOUT BUCKNELL

• Bucknell currently stands at 3-7 overall, and went 1-5 in Patriot League play this season.
• The Bison have dropped two straight, and fell at home to Georgetown by a score of 50-47 in overtime this past Saturday.
• Quarterback Ralph Rucker has 18 touchdown passes against just five interceptions.
• Coleman Bennett ranks eighth in the FCS in all-purpose yards per game (137.7).
• Head coach Dave Cecchini is in his fifth year leading the Bison after having served as head coach at Valparaiso for five years.