Ithaca football headlines

  • Maguire named head coach of Ithaca
    February 04, 2026
    ITHACA, N.Y. – After a national search, Ithaca College Director of Athletics Aaron Bouyea is pleased to announce that Brandon Maguire has been selected as the next head coach to lead the Bomber football program. Maguire's appointment will begin immediately.
  • Head Football Coach Michael Toerper to Depart Ithaca College
    December 14, 2025
    ITHACA, N.Y. – Ithaca College announces that head football coach Michael Toerper will depart South Hill to accept the defensive coordinator position at Cornell University. Toerper has led the Bombers for the past four seasons, marking one of the most successful stretches in recent program history.
  • Ithaca Prevails in 66th Cortaca Jug Thriller, 26-21
    November 15, 2025
    ITHACA, N.Y. – In one of the most memorable Cortaca Jugs in recent history, the Ithaca College football team took down No. 14/20 Cortland, 26-21, at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium in the 66th Cortaca Jug on November 15 in front of a jam-packed crowd of over 8,000 fans. Ithaca concludes its regular season with an 8-2 record.
  • Cortaca going back to the Bronx
    November 12, 2025
    The rivalry between Cortland and Ithaca is returning to Yankee Stadium in 2026, it was announced today. The game was played in the Bronx in 2022, when it resulted in the second-largest crowd to ever witness a Division III football game.
  • Ithaca Blanks St. Lawrence, 41-0, On Senior Day
    November 09, 2024
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca College football team closed out Liberty League play with a shutout of St. Lawrence, 41-0, on Senior Day at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium on November 9. The Bombers have now won five straight games and 6-3 on the season, securing a share of the Liberty League title. IC also posted its third shutout of the year, which is the first time for an IC team to shutout an opponent three or more times in a season since 1988.
  • Ithaca Routs RPI at Home, 33-14
    October 19, 2024
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca College football team leveled its record to 3-3 on the season with a dominant, 33-14, Liberty League victory against RPI at Butterfield Stadium on October 19. With the triumph, IC also evens the all-time series at 5-5 against the Engineers as the Bombers have now won three straight in the rivalry and surpassed 30 points for the first time (previous high was 27 in 2001).
  • Ithaca Stifles Rochester in 24-0 Shutout Win
    October 12, 2024
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The Ithaca College football team dominated by shutting out previously unbeaten University of Rochester, 24-0, on Saturday in a Liberty League showdown at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium. Ithaca rushed for 287 yards in the win and held UR to 286 yards of offense as the Bombers improve to 7-0 all-time against the Yellowjackets.
  • Ithaca Ties School Record for First Downs in 38-13 Win at Curry
    September 28, 2024
    MILTON, Mass. – The Ithaca College football team earned its first win of the 2024 season and tied a school record for first downs in a 38-13 victory at Curry College on September 28. Ithaca racked up 35 first downs in the win to match the previous record set against Albany in 1993.
  • No. 24 Ithaca Drops Defensive Battle to No. 16 Endicott, 13-7
    September 14, 2024
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 24 Ithaca College football team dropped to 0-2 on the season as No. 16 Endicott College came away with a 13-7 victory at Butterfield Stadium on September 14. IC’s offense was held to just 196 yards of offense and turned the ball over four times.
  • No. 24 Ithaca Welcomes No. 16 Endicott to South Hill This Saturday
    September 12, 2024
    ITHACA, N.Y. – Another battle of top 25 teams will grace South Hill this Saturday, September 14, as the No. 24 Ithaca College football team hosts No. 17 Endicott College at 1 p.m. at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium for Homecoming Weekend.
  • No. 8 Johns Hopkins Mounts Comeback to Drop No. 20 Ithaca, 27-23
    September 07, 2024
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 20 Ithaca College football team jumped out to a 17-point lead against No. 8 Johns Hopkins University in the 2024 season opener at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium, but the Blue Jays scored 20 unanswered points to take the lead and held on to top IC, 27-23.
  • Empire 8, Liberty League execute trade
    June 19, 2024
    The Empire 8 and Liberty League will meet up in a non-conference scheduling arrangement in 2025 and 2026, and in order to balance their numbers, the E8 sent Hilbert over to the LL for the 2025 season.
  • Slywka Signs Contract with Indianapolis Colts Following Minicamp Invite
    June 06, 2024
    ITHACA, N.Y. – Following a minicamp invitation, the Indianapolis Colts announced the signing of former Ithaca College free safety Derek Slywka on June 6. Slywka will move to the other side of the ball and play wide receiver when he returns to Indianapolis for training camp in late July.
  • No. 19 Ithaca Jumps Out Early to Defeat Springfield in NCAA First Round, 21-7
    November 18, 2023
    SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The nationally ranked No. 19 Ithaca College football team beat the host Springfield College Pride at their own game in an NCAA First Round matchup at Stagg Field on November 18 and came away with a 21-7 victory. The Bombers are now 9-2 on the season and are 31-9 all-time against Springfield.
  • No. 19 Ithaca Heads to Springfield for NCAA First Round Battle
    November 15, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 19 Ithaca College football team will open the NCAA Division III Championship this Saturday, November 18 at Springfield College. The first round contest will kick off at 12 p.m. at Stagg Field. Ithaca is 8-2 on the season and Springfield is 9-1.
  • No. 15 Cortland Claims 64th Cortaca Jug over No. 14 Ithaca, 38-28
    November 11, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The 64th Cortaca Jug Game lived up to all the hype, as always, but the nationally ranked No. 14 Ithaca College football team fell to No. 15 Cortland, 38-28, at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium. The loss drops Ithaca to 8-2 to conclude the regular season and the Bombers will find out who and where they will play on Sunday evening as part of the NCAA Selection Show at 5 p.m. Cortland finishes the regular season at 9-1.
  • No. 14 Ithaca Hosts No. 15 Cortland in the 64th Cortaca Jug This Saturday
    November 09, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The Cortaca Jug rivalry has returned to South Hill for the first time in six years as the 64th Jug Game between the No. 14 Ithaca College football team and No. 15 Cortland will be played at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium this Saturday, November 11 at 12 p.m. Both teams are 8-1 on the season and have clinched their spots in the upcoming NCAA Division III Championship.
  • 'Everyone is behind Colin'
    November 07, 2023
    Ithaca came into this season with a preseason All-American at quarterback. But because of an injury, A.J. Wingfield is among the people coaching up freshman Colin Schumm headed into this weekend's Cortaca Jug game. Joe Sager has more in a D3football.com feature.
  • No. 15/16 Ithaca Completes Perfect Liberty League Season with 51-14 Win at St. Lawrence
    November 04, 2023
    CANTON, N.Y. - In Saturday’s Liberty League finale, the nationally ranked No. 15/16 Ithaca College football team continued to keep their foot on the gas following their title-clinching victory last weekend. The Bombers traveled to St. Lawrence and dominated all three aspects of the game. IC put on an all-around performance, controlling the ground game, creating challenging third-down situations for St. Lawrence and special teams' turnovers. Despite a few penalties, Ithaca consistently rose to the occasion, giving the Saints issues from the first snap and securing a 51-14 victory to improve to 8-1 on the season and close out Liberty League play with a perfect 6-0 record.
  • LIBERTY LEAGUE CHAMPS! No. 15/17 Ithaca Routs Buffalo State, 62-0
    October 28, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 15/17 Ithaca College football team secured its second straight Liberty League title and another bid to the NCAA Division III Championship with a dominant, 62-0, victory over Buffalo State at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium on Family and Alumni Weekend. Ithaca is now 7-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Liberty League.
  • LIBERTY LEAGUE CHAMPS! No. 15/17 Ithaca Routs Buffalo State, 62-0
    October 28, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 15/17 Ithaca College football team secured its second straight Liberty League title and another bid to the NCAA Division III Championship with a dominant, 62-0, victory over Buffalo State at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium on Family and Alumni Weekend. Ithaca is now 7-1 on the season and 5-0 in the Liberty League.
  • No. 16/18 Ithaca Scores 21 Fourth Quarter Points to Down Rochester, 24-10
    October 21, 2023
    ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 16/18 Ithaca College football team ran its winning streak to six straight games, including four in a row in the Liberty League, with a 24-10 victory at the University of Rochester on Saturday, October 21 at Fauver Stadium. Ithaca, which scored 21 points in the fourth quarter, is now 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the Liberty League, while Rochester drops to 5-3 and 2-2.
  • No. 16/18 Ithaca Heads to Rochester For Another Battle of Top Liberty League Teams
    October 20, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 16/18 Ithaca College football team will look to extend its winning streak to six games on Saturday, October 21 as the Bombers travel to the University of Rochester for a 12 p.m. kickoff at Fauver Stadium. IC is 5-1 on the season, while Rochester is 5-2.
  • No. 15/18 Ithaca Downs Previously Unbeaten Union, 17-9
    October 14, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 15/18 Ithaca College football team found itself in another close Liberty League battle on Saturday, October 14 at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium as the Bombers squared off against Union College and came away with a 17-9 victory. The Bombers are now 5-1 on the season and 3-0 in the Liberty League, while Union takes its first loss of the season and is now 6-1.
  • No. 16/18 Ithaca Tops RPI, 20-17, in Overtime
    October 07, 2023
    Troy, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 16/18 Ithaca College football team embarked on an overnight road trip to face off against the undefeated RPI Engineers  on Saturday afternoon in a Liberty League matchup. With the Bombers having three consecutive wins under their belt, including last week’s home victory against Hobart College, Ithaca wanted to maintain their momentum. IC did just that, defeating RPI, 20-17, in overtime on a 34-yard field goal by Derek Baldin.
  • No. 17/18 Ithaca Opens Bertino Field With 24-14 Win over Hobart
    September 30, 2023
    ITHACA, N.Y. - The nationally ranked No. 17/18 Ithaca College football team looked to improve on their two-game winning streak on Saturday at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium, returning to play against Hobart College Statesmen after a bye week. Ithaca would end up continuing its winning ways, defeating the Statesmen by a score of 24-14 to advance to 3-1 on the season, and handing Hobart its first loss of the season. The Bombers are now 18-0 all-time at home against the Statesmen.
  • Ithaca's Villanueva Earns AP Second Team All-American Honors
    December 16, 2022
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The Associated Press released its Division III Football All-Americans on December 15 and Jake Villanueva, a senior offensive lineman for Ithaca College, was voted to the second team. The AP is the second of three outlets to release All-America teams for the 2022 season, as the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) already revealed its selections and D3football.com will announce its teams over the next few days.
  • Toerper Named AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year
    December 07, 2022
    ITHACA, N.Y. - The American Football Coaches Association released its regional coaches of the year on December 6 for the 2022 season and Ithaca College head coach Michael Toerper was selected as Division III Region 1 Coach of the Year. The AFCA will announce the 2022 National Coaches of the Year winners in FBS, FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA on Monday, January 9. The Regional winners in each division are finalists for National Coach of the Year.
  • Seniors drive Bombers to advance
    December 01, 2022
    Ithaca hasn't played football in December since 2003, but with 47 seniors and beyond on their roster, this veteran group is certainly doing a good job living up to “Operation Keep the Team Together.” Greg Thomas has more in a Road to Annapolis feature.
  • No. 9/10 Ithaca Squares Up Against No. 1 North Central in NCAA Quarterfinals
    November 30, 2022
    ITHACA, N.Y. – The nationally ranked No. 9/10 Ithaca College football team will head to the Midwest this Saturday, December 3, to take on No. 1 North Central College in Naperville, Ill. in the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals. Both teams are 12-0 on the season and will battle for the trip to the national semifinals.
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