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**Marist Set to Clash with Bucknell in Week 2 College Football Showdown, Available on ESPN’s New Streaming Service**

**POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – September 6, 2024** – Marist College will host Bucknell University this Saturday in a highly anticipated Week 2 college football matchup. Sports fans can catch all the action live on ESPN’s recently launched streaming service.

Marist (1-0) comes into the game with momentum after a decisive 31-14 victory over New Haven. Quarterback Sonny Mannino’s dual-threat capabilities, highlighted by a passing and a rushing touchdown, will be a key factor. Running back Tristan Shannon, fresh off a 104-yard performance including a game-changing 59-yard touchdown run, will be looking to replicate his success against the Bucknell defense. Special teams also played a crucial role in Marist’s opening win, recovering a punt return fumble for a touchdown.

Bucknell (0-1) is looking to rebound from a tough 49-13 road loss to Air Force. Quarterback Ralph Rucker showed promise, completing 10 of 18 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown, while running back Tariq Thomas contributed 80 rushing yards. Wide receiver Sam Milligan also caught a TD pass from Rucker. However, the Bison defense struggled against Air Force’s potent offense.

ESPN’s new streaming service offers extensive sports coverage, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, UFC, UFL, SEC, ACC, and Big 12. Bundling options with Disney+ and Hulu are also available. Viewers can subscribe to the ESPN streaming service to live stream the Bucknell-Marist game.

**About the Author:**

Ben Verbrugge is a Los Angeles-based freelance sportswriter and CSU Dominguez Hills Journalism alumni. Verbrugge is member of the Los Angeles Media who covers the NBA, NFL, and MLB.

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