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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.
Senior kicker Derek Baldin attempts the extra point, while the Gulls' graduate student defensive back Johnny Carreiro tries to block the kick. The matchup between the Bombers and the Gulls was a low-scoring contest, with the Gulls winning 13-7.

No. 24 football falls short to No. 16 Endicott in defensive battle

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

In a tough defensive battle, the No. 16 Endicott College Gulls outlasted the No. 24 Ithaca College football team on Sept. 14, winning by a final score 13-7. The Bombers came into the game fresh off an...

The No. 24 Ithaca College football team fell to the No. 16 Endicott College Gulls Sept. 14. Pictured, senior running back Jake Williams cuts up field for the Bombers in their loss to the No. 8 Johns Hopkins Blue Jays Sept. 7.

Football falls to Johns Hopkins in a close battle

By Rory Mastine, Staff Writer September 8, 2024
The No. 20 Ithaca College Football Team fell to the No. 8 Johns Hopkins University on Sept. 7, with a final score of 27-23.
Sophomore running back Jordan Chisum makes a cut to avoid defenders in the North Central College Cardinal’s 48–7 win over the Ithaca College Bombers.

Football falls in quarterfinals to No. 1 North Central

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer December 3, 2022
The No. 9/10 Ithaca College football team’s season came to a close Dec. 3, as the team fell to No. 1 North Central College 48–7.
From left, junior running back Jalen-Leonard Osbourne evades tackles from sophomore linebacker Will McKay and sophomore defensive back Tyler Pohlman of the Springfield Pride en route to a 49-yard touchdown reception.

Football advances to quarterfinals with win over Springfield

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer November 26, 2022
The Ithaca College football team defeated the Springfield College Pride 31–20 in the second round of the NCAA Championship on Nov. 26 at Butterfield Stadium.
Junior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne runs toward the end zone for a 35-yard touchdown. Leonard-Osbourne led the team with 89 rushing yards.

Football defeats UMass Dartmouth in first round of NCAA Championship

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer November 19, 2022
The No. 9/10 Ithaca College football team defeated the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 63–20 in the first round of the NCAA Championship Nov. 19 at Butterfield Stadium.
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.
The Ithaca College football team will take on Springfield College at noon.

Victory in the Bronx: Bombers take back the jug with win over Cortland

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer November 12, 2022
The No. 11/12 Ithaca College football team defeated the No. 9/11 SUNY Cortland Red Dragons 34–17 in the 63rd annual Cortaca Jug at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.
Senior quarterback Conner Hayes finds his way into the end zone for a Bomber touchdown in the team's win over Union College. The touchdown would give the Bombers a 28–21 lead that they never gave up with the 31–28 victory.

Football wins Liberty League for first time with win over Union

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer November 5, 2022
The Ithaca College football team has won the 2022 Liberty League title, defeating Union College 31–28 Nov. 5 at Frank Bailey Field in Schenectady, New York.
The Ithaca College football team played under the lights Oct. 21 when it defeated the Buffalo State University Bengals 51–10.

Football takes down Buffalo State under the lights

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer October 22, 2022
The No. 12 Ithaca College football team defeated the Buffalo State College Bengals 51–10 Oct. 21 at Coyer Field in Buffalo, New York.
The Ithaca College football team shut down the University of Rochester 59–10 to continue its undefeated season.

Football rolls past Rochester in Liberty League win

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer October 8, 2022
The No. 12 Ithaca College football team defeated the University of Rochester Yellowjackets 56–10 Oct. 8 at Butterfield Stadium on Oct. 8. The victory improves the team’s record to 5–0 on the season. 
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