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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.
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 defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Engineers 13–10 at Butterfield Stadium on Oct. 29.

Football beats RPI for first time in two decades

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • October 29, 2022
The Ithaca College football team defeated the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers in a 13–10 thriller Oct. 29 at Butterfield Stadium.
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. 
From left, senior quarterback A.J. Wingfield, senior wide receiver Michael Anderson and junior running back Jalen Leonard-Osbourne celebrate during the Ithaca College football team's victory over Hobart College on Oct. 1.

Football blows out Hobart in Liberty League opener

By Tommy Mumau, Senior Writer • October 1, 2022
The No. 13 Ithaca College football team defeated Hobart College 31–7 Oct. 1. The victory in the squad’s Liberty League opener improves the program’s record to 4–0 on the season.
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