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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.
Ithaca College students cheered during the 2017 Cortaca Jug game at Butterfield Stadium. The Blue and Gold defeated the Red Dragons 48–20 to win their first Jug since 2009

Keeping the Jug on South Hill: Bombers hope to start streak

By Danielle Allentuck and Matt Vander Plaat • November 7, 2018
The Ithaca College football team will face off against SUNY Cortland in the 60th annual Cortaca Jug game. The Bombers won last years matchup 48–20.
Junior starting quarterback Wolfgang Shafer takes back the snap during the football team's game against Alfred University on Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium. The Bombers will look to go 4–0 on the season as they take on the Utica College Pioneers on Oct. 3 in Utica, New York.

Four Downs: Blue and Gold travel to Utica to remain perfect

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • October 2, 2015
The football team will take on Utica College on Oct. 3 in Utica, New York after a 3–0 start to the season.
Sophomore defensive lineman Kenny Bradley carries the ball into the end zone after his second game-clinching interception during the football team's 38–18 win over Alfred University on Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football jumps up one spot to No. 19 in latest Division III poll

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor • September 30, 2015
The football team climbed in the rankings to No. 19 after a 38–18 victory of Alfred University on Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.
Senior specialist Josh Oliver, left, and junior wide receiver Brian Balsamo, right, jump in celebration after a touchdown in the 24–6 win over Hobart College on Sept. 19 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: 2–0 start prompts undefeated matchup with Alfred

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2015
The No. 20–ranked Ithaca College football team will look to stay undefeated this weekend as the Bombers host the 3–0 Alfred University Saxons at 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.
Sophomore linebacker Kenny Bradley attempts to get past a defender after his 19-yard interception return in the football team's 24–6 win over Hobart College at Butterfield Stadium.

Football team moves up to No. 20 in the Division III rankings

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor • September 21, 2015
The football team climbed to No. 20 in the Division III rankings for Week 3 after their home opener win over Hobart College.
The No. 24–ranked football team host SUNY Brockport on Community Appreciation Day at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football team breaks into Top 25 in latest Division III poll

By Jonathan Beck, Sports Editor • September 14, 2015

The Ithaca College football team are is now ranked 24th in Division III in the latest D3football.com top 25 poll, released Sept. 14. Following the squad's 38–23 win over Union College on Sept. 5 in...

The Hot Stove: Empire 8 lacking proper competition

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • September 16, 2014
Columnist Steve Derderian believes that the Empire 8 does not proper enough competition for most Bomber teams.
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