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Football players from SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College line up for a play in the 2014 Cortaca Jug on Nov. 15, 2014 at SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex.

Four Downs: Bombers look to end five year streak in Cortaca Jug

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • November 14, 2015
The Ithaca College football team will take on rival SUNY Cortland in the 57th Annual Cortaca Jug game Nov. 14 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.
Senior quarterback John D'Onofrio rushes for positive yardage during the football game against St. John Fisher College on Oct. 31 at Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers football looks to avoid making history against Bengals

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • November 7, 2015
Football beat writer Andrew Sullivan breaks down four key components of the football game against Buffalo State University on Nov. 6.
Sophomore linebacker Brad Helmkamp runs with the ball against the SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles during the football team’s 27–17 loss Oct. 17 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four Downs: Bombers football looks to steer reins versus Mustangs

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 23, 2015
Football beat writer Andrew Sullivan outlines four insides into the game against Morrisville State College at 1 p.m. Oct. 24 in Morrisville, New York.
Sophomore running back Tristan Brown attempts to run past an Alfred University defender during the football team's 38–18 win over Alfred on Sept. 23 at Butterfield Stadium.

Football bounces back with 47–19 victory over Hartwick Hawks

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 11, 2015
The football team rebounded from its first loss beating Hartwick College 47–19 Oct. 10 in Oneonta, New York.

Utica Pioneers finish what they started against Bombers football

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • October 3, 2015
The football team initiated a 24-point comeback in the second half against Utica College on Oct. 3, before falling in overtime 30–27.
Sophomore running back Tristan Brown stiff arms an Alfred University defender during the football team's 38–18 win over the Saxons on Sept. 26 at Butterfield Stadium. Brown rushed for a season-high 180 yards and scored two touchdowns on the afternoon.

Football team with 38–18 statement win over Alfred Saxons

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • September 26, 2015
The football team defeated Alfred University by a final score of 38–18 at Butterfield Stadium to stay undefeated at 3–0 on the season.
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 Tristan Brown runs into the end zone for a three-yard touchdown during the football team's 24–6 win over Hobart College at Butterfield Stadium.

Football avenges playoff loss with 24–6 victory over Hobart

By Andrew Sullivan and Dustin Albino • September 19, 2015
The football team defeated the Hobart Statesmen 24–6 in a turnover heavy contest at Butterfield Stadium.
Junior quarterback Wolfgang Shafer sits on a bench Sept. 16 at Butterfield Stadium. After spending the 2014 season as a backup, he has now filled in as the starter for the Bombers football team and looks to lead the squad in 2015.

Quarterback Wolfgang Shafer leads the pack on and off the field

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • September 16, 2015
After spending the 2014 season as a backup, the junior has now filled in as the starter for the Bombers football team and looks to lead the pack in 2015.
Senior Shawahl Abdur-Rahman runs through the Union College defense Sept. 6, 2015 in Butterfield Stadium. The football team will play Union College at 1 p.m. Sept. 3 in Butterfield Stadium.

Bombers soar to 38–23 victory over Dutchmen in season opener

By Andrew Sullivan, Staff Writer • September 5, 2015
The football team defeated Union College in their season opener for the second straight year.
Members of the football team's defense bring down Union College senior running back Darnel Thomas during the Bomber's 21–16 win over the Dutchmen Sept. 6 at Butterfield Stadium.

Four downs: Bombers set for Empire 8 opener against Hartwick

By Christian Araos, Senior Writer • September 19, 2014
Senior writer Christian Araos previews the football team's Empire 8 opener against Hartwick.
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