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The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renewed their rivalry in the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, with the Bombers falling to the Red Dragons, 28-17. Pictured, sophomore wide receiver Nicholas Lang moves the ball down field as Red Dragons' sophomore defensive back Anthony Luciano approaches to make the tackle.

Cortland claims the 65th Cortaca Jug through dominant ground game performance

By Rory Mastine and Flynn Hynes • November 16, 2024
The Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland football teams renewed their rivalry in the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game on Nov. 16, with the Bombers falling to the Red Dragons, 28-17.
The Ithaca College football team returned to the win column by defeating the University of Rochester Yellowjackets Oct. 12. Pictured, senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne breaks away from the defense.

Football returns to winning ways over Rochester

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer • October 13, 2024
The Ithaca College football team shook off a string of offensive woes from the first few games to overwhelm the undefeated University of Rochester in a 24-0 victory on Oct.12 for their first home victory.
from left, junior defensive back Jake Connolly, graduate student linebacker Ben Stola, and junior defensive lineman Joshua Miles walk off the field as the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons celebrate its 38-28 victory on Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers drop 64th annual Cortaca Jug in offensive battle

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • November 12, 2023
The Jug is returning to Cortland, New York, as the Ithaca College football team dropped the 64th annual Cortaca Jug to the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons by a final score of 38–28.
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. 
Bombers' football players celebrate their Liberty League title clinching 62–0 victory over Buffalo State at midfield. The game marks the second straight Liberty League title for the Bombers and broke the school record for total yardage in a game with 686.

Football dismantles Buffalo State to earn its second straight Liberty League title

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 30, 2023
For the second straight season, the Ithaca College football team is the Liberty League Champion after a 62–0 win over Buffalo State University on Oct. 28. 
From left, senior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne celebrates after he trotted for a six yard touchdown run past Garnet Charger senior linebacker Spencer Goldstein in the Bombers' 17–9 victory Oct. 14.

Football earns gritty victory over Garnet Chargers

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 15, 2023
On a rain-soaked day, the Ithaca College football team earned a hard-fought victory, downing the Union College Garnet Chargers by a final score of 17–9 at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium.
Derek Slywka, a graduate student defensive back for the Bombers, leaps above the line of scrimmage to block a field goal attempt by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate student kicker Jared Elstein in overtime. The Bombers kicked a field goal on their next possession, clinching their win over RPI 20—17.

Football takes down RPI in overtime thriller

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • October 7, 2023
On a cloudy and rainy day, the Ithaca College football team did something they had not done in 22 years, defeating the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers in Troy, NY, in a thrilling 20–17 overtime victory.
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