The 1986 Bucknell Bison football team was an

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team that represented

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during the 1986 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In the first year of play for the

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, Bucknell tied for last place. In their first year under head coach George Landis, the Bison compiled a 3–7 record. Earl Beecham and Doug Fastuca were the team captains. Bucknell's 1–3 conference record tied for fourth in the five-team Colonial League standings. Against all opponents, the Bison were outscored 223 to 171. Bucknell played its home games at Memorial Stadium on the university campus in

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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 ...