Bucknell vs PIttsburgh Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 26th, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 09/25/2026, 01:41 PM ET

Bucknell vs. Pittsburgh Game Information

The Bucknell Bison will be on the road again this week, facing the Pittsburgh Panthers in Pittsburgh, PA, at 12:00 PM. Bucknell has struggled coming into this matchup, 1-3 this year, after a -3 point loss a week ago. The Pittsburgh Panthers stay home Saturday, rolling through the season undefeated after a 14-point home victory against Syracuse last week. Stay in the news with our College Football Picks.

Bucknell Preview

Christopher Dietrich leads Bucknell with 629 yards and 5 touchdowns on 70 completions, without throwing an interception. Emmett Dowling has completed 8 passes for 76 yards. Michael Cadden leads the Bison with 147 yards and 1 touchdown on 41 carries, while Ty Stauffer has added 108 yards on 34 attempts. Sam Milligan leads the receiving corps with 284 yards and 3 touchdowns on 27 catches. Cadden has also contributed 91 yards and 1 score on 13 receptions.

Pittsburgh Preview

Mason Heintschel leads Pittsburgh this season with 788 yards and 7 touchdowns on 59 completions. Heintschel has thrown only 1 interception through 93 attempts while adding 77 yards and 1 score on 23 carries. Damon Ferguson Jr. leads the Panthers with 183 yards and 2 touchdowns on 36 rushing attempts. La’Vell Wright has contributed 141 yards and 1 score on 31 carries. Cataurus Hicks leads the team with 186 yards and 1 touchdown on 9 receptions. Bryce Yates is second on the team with 116 yards and 1 score on 9 catches this year.

Bucknell vs Pittsburgh Pick

Bucknell has received efficient production from Dietrich, but Pittsburgh represents a significant increase in competition. The Panthers should pressure the quarterback and force the Bison into longer passing situations. Pittsburgh can control possession with Ferguson and Wright before creating downfield opportunities for Heintschel. Bucknell may produce several first downs early, but matching Pittsburgh’s depth for 4 quarters will be difficult. Take the Panthers to a comfortable home win, with the game staying under as Pittsburgh leans on its rushing attack after building a large advantage.

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  • Pick: Pittsburgh Panthers -52.5
  • Secondary: Under 63.5

Final Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Panthers win 56-0

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