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From left, senior wide receiver Will Gladney, senior linebacker Nick Garone, senior defensive end John Hadac and head coach Dan Swanstrom meet with members of the media following their victory in the Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16 at MetLife Stadium.

Coaches and players discuss Cortaca Jug game at postgame press conference

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • November 16, 2019
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams held a press conference after the Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16 at MetLife Stadium.
The Ithaca College football team takes on SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug game in Cortland, New York.

Bombers prepare for 61st annual Cortaca Jug Game

By Jack Murray, Staff Writer • November 14, 2019
The Ithaca College football team will play in the Cortaca Jug game against SUNY Cortland on Nov. 16 in Metlife Stadium, the home turf of two NFL teams.
Junior wide receiver Will Gladney dives into the endzone for a touchdown while Max Jean, Cortland senior defensive back, tries to stop him. The Bombers defeated SUNY Cortland 24–21.

Football defeats SUNY Cortland in the 60th annual Cortaca Jug

By Dani Pluchinsky, Sports Editor • November 10, 2018
The Ithaca College football team won its second straight Cortaca Jug with a 24–21 win over SUNY Cortland.
Freshman wide receiver Andrew Vito scores a touchdown in the Bombers 48–20 win over SUNY Cortland on Nov. 11.

WATCH: Ithaca College football team wins 59th Cortaca Jug game

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • November 11, 2017
The Ithaca College Bombers defeated SUNY Cortland 48–20 in the 59th Cortaca Jug game, snapping the Red Dragons seven year winning streak.
The winner of the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game, which is on Nov. 11, 2017 at Butterfield Stadium, will take home all three jugs.

Football prepares for the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game

By Matt Hornick, Senior Writer • November 9, 2017
Both the Ithaca College and the SUNY Cortland football teams are coming into the 59th annual Cortaca Jug game with a 6–3 record.
End of an era: Welch retires after 23 years as head coach

End of an era: Welch retires after 23 years as head coach

By Lauren Murray and Matt Hornick • November 16, 2016
During his 23 years as head coach, Welch has accumulated a 169–78 overall record with eight NCAA playoff appearances.
Ithaca College football head coach Mike Welch hugs senior offensive lineman Jack Meehan after the game. This was the last game of Welchs career.

Bombers lose Cortaca in emotional last game of Welch’s career

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 12, 2016
SUNY Cortland defeated the Bombers in the last game of Mike Welch's career 28–16 Nov. 12 in Cortland.
Junior running back Tristan Brown looks for an open path to run past SUNY Cortlands defense in the 57th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 14, 2015.

Football aims to take back Cortaca Jug in Welch’s final game

By Matt Hornick, Staff Writer • November 9, 2016
The Ithaca College football team will be playing in the 58th annual Cortaca Jug on Nov. 12 in Cortland.
Senior defensive back Anthony Cugini fights for the ball against a SUNY Cortland opponent during the 57th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 14 at Butterfield Stadium. The Red Dragons beat the Bombers by a final score of 11–8.

Bombers football squanders sixth straight Cortaca Jug game

By Dustin Albino, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2015
The Ithaca College football team’s comeback fell short against rival SUNY Cortland in the 57th annual Cortaca Jug game by a final score of 11–8 at Butterfield Stadium.
Head football coach Mike Welch addresses the media at the 2015 Cortaca Jug Press Conference hosted in the Hill Center’s multi-purpose room. Welch shared his perspective on his 36th Cortaca Jug.

Bombers ready to take back the Jug in 57th annual Cortaca

By Andrew Sullivan and Dustin Albino • November 11, 2015
The Bombers' football team anticipates a gritty matchup in preparation for the 2015 Cortaca Jug game.
Fred Pierce, SUNY Cortland director of public relations, speaks to members of the media on Nov. 12 in anticipation of the annual Cortaca Jug in Cortland, New York.

City of Cortland begins preparations for Cortaca Jug

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • November 12, 2014
The city of Cortland is preparing for this year's Cortaca Jug following incidents that damaged the competition's reputation last year.
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