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The Ithaca College football team returns to the field with a young squad. Pictured above, senior wide receiver Sam Kline is entering his final season with the Bombers. Kline lead the team in receiving yards last season.

Young football squad gears up to run new offensive strategy

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • September 4, 2024
After a 9–3 campaign came to an end in the second round of the NCAA Championships in 2023, the Ithaca College football team is back with a new look and the same hunger as the last two conference championship rosters.
From left, Hobart sophomore defensive back Mekhi Rogers rushes senior wide receiver Ben Marinnacio as he drives downfield.

Bombers show up big in fall sports season

By Tess Ferguson, Sports Editor • December 2, 2023
Ithaca College athletics wrapped up its fall season with many achievements under each squad's belt. Football, field hockey and sophomore Kyla Eisman of women's cross country made it into NCAA tournament play.
From left, Buffalo State sophomore defensive end Nicholas Moore looks to get around a block as first-year quarterback Colin Schumm loads up to send a pass to senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne.

Bombers look forward to 64th annual Cortaca Jug game returning to Ithaca

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 10, 2023
For the first time since 2017, the Cortaca jug game is returning to the South Hill for the 64th edition of the “Biggest Little Game in the Nation” as the Ithaca College football team welcomes SUNY Cortland back to the Ithaca College campus. 
Senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne rushes for a 79-yard touchdown in the Bombers 24–14 win over Hobart College. Osbourne is now tied for the 8th longest rush from scrimmage in Bombers football.

Football tops Statesmen 24–14 in home opener

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • September 30, 2023
Breaking ground at the all-new Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium, the Ithaca College football team opened Liberty League play with a 24–14  win against the Hobart College Statesmen on Sept. 29.
Football blitzes past conference competition

Football blitzes past conference competition

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • September 1, 2023
After going undefeated for the first time in the regular season since 1986, the Ithaca College football team returns with high expectations in their chase for an NCAA Championship.
Junior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne runs toward the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown. Leonard-Osbourne led the team with 89 rushing yards.

Football defeats UMass Dartmouth in first round of NCAA Championship

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • November 19, 2022
The No. 9/10 Ithaca College football team defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 63–20 in the first round of the NCAA Championship Nov. 19 at Butterfield Stadium.
From left, graduate student defensive back Antwan Robinson, graduate student offensive lineman Jake Villanueva and senior quarterback A.J. Wingfield, captains on the Ithaca College football team. The Bombers are gearing up for the first season under a new head coach.

Football playing for it all under new head coach

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • August 31, 2022
The Ithaca College football team is returning to the gridiron with a veteran group that has high expectations, along with a new head coach on the sidelines.
Dan Swanstrom, former Ithaca College head football coach, has left to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania. He posted a 32-11 record during his four seasons with the Bombers.

Ithaca College head football coach announces departure from team

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • February 2, 2022
Ithaca College head coach Dan Swanstrom has left the football program to become the offensive coordinator for the University of Pennsylvania. 
The Ithaca College football team takes on SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug game in Cortland, New York.

62nd Cortaca Jug game between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland

By Connor Glunt and Tommy Mumau • November 13, 2021
The Ithaca College football team takes on SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug game in Cortland, New York. The Bombers are 8–1, taking on the undefeated 9–0 Red Dragons.
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