The 1934 Bucknell Bison football team was an

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team that represented

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as an independent during the

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. In its first season under head coach

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, the team compiled a 7–2–2 record, including a victory in the first

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game. The team's only losses were to one-loss Duquesne and undefeated

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. The team played its home games at Memorial Stadium in

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Bucknell Bucknell Bison football seasons Orange Bowl champion seasons

Bucknell Bison football The Bucknell Bison football team represents Bucknell University in college football at the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) level. Bucknell is a member of the Patriot League. Bucknell won the first Or ...

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