The 2017 Bucknell Bison football team represented Bucknell University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FCS football season.

They were led by eighth-year head coach Joe Susan and played their home games at Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium.

They were a member of the Patriot League.

They finished the season 5–6, 2–4 in Patriot League play to finish in sixth place.