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Will Gladney ’20, is one of three coaching staff members to be promoted under new head coach Brandon Maguire. Gladney, the programs’ all-time leading receiver as a player, scored a touchdown in the 2019 Cortaca win at Metlife Stadium and now holds a full-time position mentoring current players.

New head coach Brandon Maguire builds his staff for 2026 season

By Lyla Doran, Assistant Sports Editor • March 21, 2026
Football head coach Brandon Maguire announced the promotion of three staff members March 19, including naming Will Margraff the new defensive coordinator. Maguire makes his first coaching staff moves after being hired Feb. 3 to succeed Michael Toerper. 
Former NFL fullback/tight end Ben Mason joined the Bombers last spring as the team's new running backs/tight ends coach. Along with receivers coach Will Gladney and linebackers coach Will Margraff, the three share deep prior connections with the program.

Deep connection shines through on football coaching staff

By Billy Wood, Senior Writer • September 25, 2025
One Beat. The motto of the Ithaca College football team emphasizes togetherness and an almost brotherly connection. This season, the Bombers have relied on three new coaches who all have deep roots with the program. On March 24, the Bombers announced the hiring of assistant coaches Ben Mason, Will Margraff, and Will Gladney ’20. Mason was brought in to coach both running backs and tight ends, while Gladney was brought in to coach wide receivers and Margraff to coach linebackers.
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