Q&A: Bombers’ football shoots for national status with new head coach

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • February 11, 2026

The Ithaca College football team hired offensive coordinator Brandon Maguire as the program's next head coach Feb. 3. Maguire will take over for his former boss, Michael Toerper, who left Dec. 14 to join Cornell University as their defensive coordinator. 

Ithaca College football head coach Mike Toerper leaves program

By Graham Goodman, Sports Editor • December 14, 2025

Ithaca College football head coach Mike Toerper is departing the program to become the defensive coordinator of Division I Cornell University football, Ithaca College announced Dec. 14.

A game for the ages: The Bombers win the 66th annual Cortaca Jug

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 17, 2025

With a buzzing crowd and an environment sprinkled with showers, the Ithaca College football team avenged the last two seasons and took down its arch rival, the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons, by a score of 26-21 in one of the most thrilling Cortaca games of all time.  

A preview of the 66th annual Cortaca Jug on the South Hill

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 14, 2025

The Ithaca College football team will return home for the 66th annual Cortaca Jug with more than just the rivalry on the line Nov. 15. 

Football quarterbacks thrive in alternate positions

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 5, 2025

Ever since three-year starting quarterback A.J. Wingfield ’23 graduated from the Ithaca College football program, the team has brought in numerous quarterbacks to try to keep it moving forward. This has led to three starting quarterbacks in the past two seasons, all finding unique ways to contribute to wins on the field. 

Bomber football bounces back with big win over Buffalo State

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • November 3, 2025

The Ithaca College football team rebounded strongly in a 49-7 thumping of the Buffalo State Bengals on Senior Day, Nov. 1 at Butterfield Stadium. The win keeps the Bombers’ hope of bringing home a Liberty League Championship title alive. 

Football returns to winning ways over Rochester

By Rory Mastine • 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.

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

By Rory Mastine • 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...

Football tops Statesmen 24–14 in home opener

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • September 30, 2023

Breaking ground at the all-new Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium, the Ithaca College football team opened Liberty League play with a 24–14  win against the Hobart College Statesmen on Sept. 29.

Bombers anticipate football’s home opener on new turf field

By Tess Ferguson, Senior Writer • September 29, 2023

On Nov. 29, 2022, Ithaca College announced its plans to upgrade its natural grass football field to artificial turf. Just under a year later, the Ithaca College football team is preparing to compete on Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium for the first time. 

Football takes on fresh faces in joint practice sessions

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • September 19, 2023

Ithaca College welcomed Lycoming College and Susquehanna University to South Hill this summer, not for a game but for a joint practice.

Football blitzes past conference competition

By Daniel King, Senior Writer • September 1, 2023

After going undefeated for the first time in the regular season since 1986, the Ithaca College football team returns with high expectations in their chase for an NCAA Championship.