Ithaca College Football 2024 Schedule And Results

The Ithaca College football program wrapped up its 2024 campaign with a 6-4 overall record and a strong 5-1 mark in Liberty League play. Playing under head coach Michael Toerper, the Bombers navigated a demanding 10-game slate that featured tough non-conference opponents and a late-season push for conference supremacy.

If you're looking back at how the season unfolded, every game mattered from the opening kickoff against Johns Hopkins to the storied Cortaca Jug rivalry clash. Below is the complete game-by-game breakdown of the Ithaca College Athletics 2024 schedule, along with final scores and context on how the Bombers built their winning record.

Complete 2024 Ithaca College Football Schedule and Results

The Bombers opened the autumn with high expectations, testing themselves right away against nationally ranked opponents before diving into the core of their Liberty League schedule. Here is how every matchup finished:

• September 7, 1:00 PM vs. Johns Hopkins University (Home): Ithaca dropped a tight defensive battle to open the season, falling 27-23 against the eighth-ranked Blue Jays at Butterfield Stadium.
• September 14, 1:00 PM vs. Endicott College (Home): The Bombers ran into another tough non-conference roadblock, losing 13-7 to No. 16 Endicott in a game dominated by defensive stops.
• September 28, 12:00 PM at Curry College (Away): Ithaca bounced back into the win column with a decisive 38-13 road victory in Milton, Massachusetts, finding a rhythm on offense.
• October 5, 1:00 PM at Hobart College (Away): Opening Liberty League play on the road proved difficult, as the Bombers dropped a 16-7 decision in Geneva, New York.
• October 12, 1:00 PM vs. University of Rochester (Home): Ithaca notched its first shutout of the fall, blanking Rochester 24-0 at home to level its conference standing.
• October 19, 1:00 PM vs. RPI (Home): In one of their most complete performances of the season, the Bombers routed Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 33-14 to even their all-time series against the Engineers.
• October 26, 12:00 PM at Buffalo State University (Away): Ithaca's offense exploded on the road, overwhelming Buffalo State 49-14 behind efficient execution on both sides of the ball.
• November 2, 12:00 PM at Union College (Away): The Bombers picked up a crucial 24-0 shutout win in Schenectady, solidifying their position near the top of the Liberty League standings.
• November 9, 1:00 PM vs. St. Lawrence University (Home): Celebrating Senior Day at Butterfield Stadium, Ithaca blanked St. Lawrence 41-0 to secure a share of the Liberty League title and claim their third shutout of the season.
• November 16, 12:00 PM at SUNY Cortland (Away): The regular season concluded with the 65th annual Cortaca Jug game. Facing a powerhouse Cortland squad ranked second nationally, Ithaca fought hard but fell 28-17 on the road.

Key Takeaways from the Season

Finishing 6-4 overall doesn't fully capture the resilience of this roster. After starting 0-2 against a brutal non-conference gauntlet featuring Johns Hopkins and Endicott, the Bombers reeled off wins in six of their final eight games.

The defense proved to be a major anchor, pitching three shutouts over the course of the fall—a feat the program hadn't accomplished multiple times with that level of dominance since the late 1980s. Meanwhile, the conference slate showcased Ithaca's ability to travel and win tough road games, going 5-1 against Liberty League opponents to share the conference crown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Ithaca College play its home football games?

The Bombers play their home games at Bertino Field at Butterfield Stadium, located on the Ithaca College campus in Ithaca, New York.

What is the Cortaca Jug game?

The Cortaca Jug is an annual rivalry game played between Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland. Widely regarded as one of the most intense and historic matchups in Division III football, it frequently draws crowds exceeding several thousand fans.

How did Ithaca finish in the Liberty League standings?

Ithaca finished tied at the top of the conference with a 5-1 Liberty League record, earning a share of the conference championship alongside fellow league rivals.

Did the Bombers make the postseason in 2024?

While Ithaca put together a strong 6-4 campaign and finished strong down the stretch, their four losses kept them out of the NCAA Division III playoff bracket, closing the chapter on a competitive autumn rebuild.