In 2017, Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland will square off for the 76th time since 1930 and the 59th occasion as part of the annual Cortaca Jug Game, which began in 1959. Separated by less than 21 miles, Ithaca and Cortland annually draw thousands of fans, community members, students and alumni to their respective campus to watch the two teams carry on the tradition on the gridiron.
Ithaca owns the all-time series lead at 39-33-3, and in Jug Games, the Bombers have prevailed 34 times in 58 meetings.
With IC alumni, family, and fans all over the country, viewing parties have been set up to allow Bomber fans to enjoy a live webcast of the game and cheer on the Bombers with fellow alumni, parents, and friends. Official Ithaca College watch parties have been established in Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Connecticut, Long Island, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Ore., Rochester and Washington, D.C.
Fans that cannot make the trip to Ithaca can follow along in numerous ways. Ithaca will be streaming the game via
ICTV, as well as providing
live stats and a radio feed from
WICB. Fans can also follow along with live updates via the
Ithaca Bombers Twitter account @BomberSports.
Prior to Saturday's game, a press conference will be held on Ithaca's campus from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
