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The 65th Cortaca Jug: Play-by-Play

By Ray Milburn, Makai Yllanes, Mei Dennison, and Ava Suffredini • November 24, 2024

Ray Milburn breaks down the highlights from the 65th Cortaca Jug, hosted at Grady Field in Cortland.

The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renew their rivalry with the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16. The Bombers fell to the Red Dragons in the 2023 Cortaca Jug match.

Football seeks revenge in 65th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • November 13, 2024
The Ithaca College football team will participate in the 65th edition of the Cortaca Jug, traveling to bitter rival and defending 2023 national champion Cortland State Nov. 16.
The Ithaca College football team defeated the St. Lawrence University Saints in its final home game of the season. Pictured, sophomore wide receiver Nicholas Lang makes a one-handed catch in the end zone.

Football’s defense sends the Saints marching out of Butterfield Stadium

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024
The Ithaca College football team gave its senior leaders a proper sendoff by annihilating St. Lawrence University Nov. 9, making their final home game of the season a 41-0 victory. The Bombers came into the game with their playoff lives on the line, needing a defining win in order to stay in the hunt for a postseason bid. 
The Ithaca College wrestling team has quietly strung together a streak of eight straight victories over the rival SUNY Cortland Red Dragons dating back to 2016. The Bombers and Red Dragons last meeting on Jan. 13 ended in a 43–2 Bombers' victory.

Streak of dominance highlights wrestling’s rivalry with Cortland

By Jacob Infald, Staff Writer • January 30, 2024
Every Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland student and alum knows about the historic Cortaca Jug football game that takes place every fall. However, the intense spectacle of the rivalry extends into other sports, including wrestling.
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. 
Bombers first-year quarterback Colin Schumm loads up in the pocket to send the ball downfield in the Bombers 51–14 win over St. Lawrence University Nov. 4.

Football decimates Saints to complete Liberty League sweep

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 5, 2023
The Ithaca College football team defeated the St. Lawrence Saints by a final score of 51–14, the win earning the Bombers a second straight season of sweeping its Liberty League opponents. 
Senior offensive lineman Nick Capodilupo sang the national anthem at the 63rd annual Cortana Jug in front of 40,232 spectators.

The center at center stage: Football player shares his passion for performance

By Ray Milburn, Video Editor • September 6, 2023
In 2022, as a junior vocal performance major and offensive lineman for the Ithaca College football team, Nick Capodilupo performed the anthem at the 63rd annual Cortaca Jug in Yankee Stadium.
From left, senior Grace Isaksen, first-year student Amanda Zweifler, sophomore Peyton Miller and senior Jennifer Pitts celebrate a point for the volleyball team.

Athletics victory song makes dreams come true

By Aidan Charde, Sports Editor • March 22, 2023
While “You Make My Dreams (Come True)” is far from a traditional victory song, Will Rothermel, former associate director of Athletics, said the energetic intro made it the perfect celebration song.
The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers line up against the Bombers during their game Oct. 29. The Bombers won the matchup for the first time since 2001 en route to a 12–1 record.

Historic season comes to a close for football team

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • December 7, 2022
The Ithaca College football team put together a season for the record books this fall, posting a 12–1 overall record and reaching the national quarterfinals.
Cortaca tradition stretches yards beyond winning title

Cortaca tradition stretches yards beyond winning title

By The Ithacan, The Ithacan • November 16, 2022
Friendly competition is key in sporting events and helps boost school spirit among students, faculty, staff and alumni.
From left, senior linebackers Matt DeSimpliciis and Jason Haber celebrate after the Bombers defense stopped the Red Dragons on offense.

Bombers reclaim the Cortaca Jug in front of 40,232 fans

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • November 16, 2022
When the clock hit zero at the end of the fourth quarter, the Bombers had come out on top for the 38th time in the rivalry’s history with a 34–17 win at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Members of the Ithaca College football team pose in front of the Cortaca Jugs on Nov. 9 during a joint press conference with SUNY Cortland.

Bombers and Red Dragons gear up for 63rd Cortaca Jug game

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • November 12, 2022
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams held a joint press conference at noon Nov. 9 in the Emerson Suites to celebrate the quickly approaching Cortaca Jug game.
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