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Penn's winning streak in the series meets Bucknell's three games of 2026 experience, but neither provides a convincing wager at the supplied prices.
The Pennsylvania Quakers visit the Bucknell Bison in Lewisburg on September 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. for Penn's college football season opener. Bucknell enters 1-2 overall and 0-2 in Patriot League play, giving the hosts three games of experience before Penn's first outing.
Bucknell earned its first victory under new coach Jeff Behrman with a 14-3 win at VMI. The Bison produced consecutive fourth-quarter touchdown drives and an interception in that quarter. Receiver Sam Milligan averaged an FCS-leading 8.0 receptions per game after Week Two and had three receiving touchdowns through three games. Those numbers identify a receiving threat, but do not establish how consistently Bucknell will score against Penn.
Penn has won 10 consecutive meetings, including 31-21 in 2024. That history offers context, but this opener introduces first-year coach Rick Santos and freshman starting quarterback Miles Teodecki. Penn also lost its top four receivers from 2025 to graduation.
Returning running back Donte West recorded 430 yards and five touchdowns on 83 carries in 2025. His production supplies a concrete reference point for the offense, while the new quarterback and receiving personnel leave its current scoring potential uncertain.
SportsJaw lists Penn at -3.5 (-113) and -174 moneyline, with Bucknell +3.5 (-113) and +136 moneyline. Bucknell's game experience does not by itself establish value on the home underdog, and Penn's series dominance is insufficient grounds to back this changed team at those prices.
The total is 47.5, with over and under each priced at -113. Neither the available offensive statistics nor the matchup information supports a reliable scoring projection. Pass on this game, with no selected winner or projected score.