Billed as "the biggest little game in the nation" by Sports Illustrated, the annual Cortland-Ithaca football contest has been one of the top draws in NCAA Division III football for decades and a Cortland tradition for more than half a century.
Cortaca Jug
2023 Cortaca Jug
Saturday, Nov. 11
Butterfield Stadium Ithaca College
Noon
SUNY Cortland tickets are sold out
More ways to follow the game
LISTEN: Fans can follow the action online via WICB, Ithaca College’s student-run radio station
LIVE STATS: Live game stats can be found on the Ithaca College athletics website.
LEARN MORE: Learn more about this year’s game through the Cortland Athletics game notes.
Alumni events
Visit the Red Dragon Network website for regional alumni events.
Campus events
Many free events offering food and prizes invite Cortland students in Fall 2023:
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Cort-a-Cart | Monday, Nov. 6 | 2 p.m. | Student Life Center Multi-Activity Court | Experience the effects of high-risk drinking and drug use while navigating an obstacle course.
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Cortaca Must-Have Bingo | Monday, Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Corey Union Function Room | Prizes will include Cortaca Jug merchandise and groceries.
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Cortaca Karaoke Night | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7 p.m. | Corey Union First-Floor Lounge | Enjoy a food menu that includes buffalo mac and cheese and chicken wings.
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Party Smart Before Cortaca | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. | Corey Union Function Room | Show your Red Dragon pride and make a custom jersey to wear to the game.
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Cortaca Carnival | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6 p.m. | Corey Union Function Room | Enjoy inflatables, caricature artists and more.
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Cortaca Pep Rally | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7 p.m. | Corey Union steps (Rain location: Corey Union Function Room | Enjoy performances, raffles, food and more.
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City of Cortland Cleanup | Sunday, Nov. 12 | Noon | Meet at 42 Main Street | Help beautify the city of Cortland after the big game.
Tickets
SUNY Cortland’s ticket allotment for the 2023 game at Ithaca College for students, faculty and staff is sold out.
Alumni information
Cortaca Jug information for alumni is available on Red Dragon Network, the official SUNY Cortland online platform.
Campus events
Cortaca-related student events take place on campus in the week leading up to the game.