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. 

When the college decided to hold the remainder of classes online in March, athletes adapted to an at-home, no-gym routines because of the COVID-19 pandemic.