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The Ithaca College football program announced Jan. 26 that Brandon Maguire would be taking over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Maguire had previous stints in the USFL and at six different universities.

Football names new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach

By Billy Wood, Sports Editor • February 1, 2024
The Ithaca College football program announced Jan. 26 that Brandon Maguire would be taking over as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. 
From left, the Bombers' former offensive coordinator Sean Reeder and defensive coordinator Trevor Warner both left the program for Division I opportunities.

Football coordinators pursue new positions in Division I

By Flynn Hynes, Head Sports Editor • February 22, 2023
After an undefeated regular season from the Ithaca College football team that was one for the history books, the Bombers are seeing some of their staff jump ranks in the college sports world.
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.
From left, Michael Toerper, recently hired Ithaca College head football coach, and junior Khiry Brown celebrate at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 16, 2019.

Ithaca College football program names next head coach

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • February 24, 2022
Michael Toerper has been selected as the next head coach of the Ithaca College football program.
Michael Toerper, new head coach and former defensive coordinator, celebrates an interception with junior defensive back Khiry Brown at the 61st annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, 2019.

Former IC defensive coordinator named new head coach of football program

By Aidan Charde and Tommy Mumau • February 20, 2022
Michael Toerper has been selected as the next head coach of the Ithaca College football program. 
From left, senior Jake Villanueva and junior Nick Bahamonde became the first pair of Ithaca College teammates to be named AFCA All-Americans in the same season.

Three IC student-athletes named All-Americans for Fall 2021

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • February 3, 2022
Three Ithaca College standouts received All-American honors for the Fall 2021 season, gaining recognition for the college’s football and field hockey programs.
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. 
Ithaca College head coach Dan Swanstrom is leaving the football program to return to the University of Pennsylvania. The coach led the Bombers to a 32–11 record in four seasons.

Ithaca College football coach announces exit from program

By Tommy Mumau, Sports Editor • January 25, 2022
Ithaca College head coach Dan Swanstrom is leaving the football program to become the offensive coordinator for the University of Pennsylvania. 
The Ithaca College football team lost to SUNY Cortland in the 62nd Cortaca Jug on Nov. 13 by the score of 28–27

Bombers fall to Red Dragons in 62nd Cortaca Jug game

By Connor Glunt and Tommy Mumau • November 18, 2021
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams treated fans to a thriller, battling through rain and snow in the 62nd Cortaca Jug game Nov. 13 in Cortland.
From left, graduate students Andrew Vito, Antonio Valle and football head coach Dan Swanstrom in front of each of the Cortaca Jugs.

Press conference held prior to 62nd Cortaca Jug

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • November 11, 2021
Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland held a joint-press conference Nov. 10 in Cortland, New York, leading up to the 62nd Cortaca Jug game.
Sophomore Jalen Leonard-Osbourne is on both the the college's football and track and field teams. He set the program record for the 60-meter dash March 6.

Dual sport athlete excels for football and track and field teams

By Ryan Medeiros, Contributing writer • September 30, 2021
In addition to playing for the Ithaca College football team, sophomore Jalen Leonard-Osbourne is also a sprinter on the track and field team.
Justin Lutes, Associate Director of Athletic Communications, announces that Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland are set to face-off at 1 p.m. on Nov. 12, 2022 at Yankee Stadium.

Cortaca Jug game to be held at Yankee Stadium in 2022

By Connor Glunt, Sports Editor • September 21, 2021
In a joint press conference between Ithaca College, SUNY Cortland and the New York Yankees, it was announced that the 2022 Cortaca Jug Game would be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 12, 2022 at Yankee Stadium.
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