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senior offensive lineman Jake Villanueva, No. 79, prepares for the snap in the Ithaca College football team's victory over SUNY Brockport on Sept. 10 2022.

Offensive lineman earns back-to-back All-America honors

By David Schurter, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023
Following a successful 2022 season for the Ithaca College football program, senior offensive lineman Jake Villanueva earned an Associated Press Second Team All-America selection.
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, 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 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. 
Senior wide receiver Michael Anderson caught a touchdown pass in the third quarter to make it 24–0 during the Ithaca College football team's win over SUNY Brockport on Sept. 10. The win improves the Bombers' record to 2–0.

Football shuts out SUNY Brockport in home opener

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • September 11, 2022
The No. 16 ranked Ithaca College football team defeated SUNY Brockport 24–0 Sept. 10 at Butterfield Stadium, bringing the team's record to 2–0.
The Ithaca College football team continued its preparation for the 2021 season with its spring game April 30. The team has not played since going 8-3 in 2019.

Football team returns to action in spring game

By Tommy Mumau, Assistant sports editor • May 5, 2021
The Ithaca College football team returned to action in front of a crowd of Bombers fans in an intrasquad spring game April 30 under the lights at Higgins Stadium.
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