Ithaca College Football Announces 2026 Schedule

Ithaca College has officially finalized its football schedule for the 2026 season. The Bombers are set to begin their campaign on September 5, 2026.

The announcement comes as the program looks to build on a previous campaign in which the team finished with an 8-2 record.

Program Context and Competition

The Ithaca Bombers compete at the NCAA Division III level and are members of the Liberty League. The program has been a part of the Liberty League since 2017.

The team plays its home games at Butterfield Stadium in Ithaca, New York, which has a capacity of 5,000 spectators.

Historically, the Bombers have a significant record in college football, with an all-time record of 536–263–11. This history includes 25 conference championships and three claimed national championships.

The program has a long-standing rivalry with Cortland, known as the Cortaca Jug.

Coaching and Administration

Michael Toerper serves as the head coach of the team, having assumed the position for the 2022 season. Susan Bassett serves as the athletic director for the college.

The football program’s history dates back to its first season in 1930, beginning with coach Leonard Schreck.

Conference History

Before joining the Liberty League, the Bombers were affiliated with several other organizations:

• Independent College Athletic Conference from 1971 to 1990
• Empire Athletic Association from 1991 to 1999
• Empire 8 from 2000 to 2016