All you need to know about Cortaca Jug 2021

11/09/2021

We can’t wait for you to join us in celebrating the Cortaca Jug game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021!

Whether you are coming back to campus, heading to a Cortaca Nation watch party or plan to stream the game at home, here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the big game.

The 62nd Cortaca Jug game will be played at the SUNY Cortland Stadium Complex at noon on Nov. 13.

Cortland (9-0, 6-0 Empire 8), ranked No. 14 in the most recent D3football.com national poll, takes on an Ithaca College team that is 8-1 and ranked No. 18 through games of Nov. 6. The Red Dragons clinched the Empire 8 football regular season title with a 47-3 victory over Alfred University on Oct. 30 and have already secured a spot in the NCAA Div. III tournament.

Spectators at outdoor athletic events at SUNY Cortland are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings to limit the spread of COVID-19. Disposable masks will be available on request.

Tickets for the game are sold out. Fans may sign up for an email list through CortlandRedDragons.com if tickets become available at a later date.

A number of Cortaca-related events and others are happening on campus throughout this week. Events include:

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 3 to 7 p.m.: CORT-a-Cart at the Student Life Center Multi-Activity Court
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 9 p.m.: Trivia Tuesday, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 to 9 p.m.: Jersey Night featuring free pizza and wings, Corey Union Function Room
Thursday, Nov. 11, 6 to 10 p.m.: Psychic readings, Corey Union lobby
Friday, Nov. 12, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Cortaca hat giveaway, Corey Union lobby
Friday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.: Corta-Cupcakes and carnival, Corey Union Function Room
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 to 14: The musical “Big Fish,” get tickets online
Saturday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.: Cortaca Jug Parade, Corey Union to the Stadium Complex
Saturday, Nov. 13, 10 to 11 a.m.: Cortaca hat giveaway, Student Life Center lobby
Saturday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m.: For the Culture Carnival, Moffett Center lawn (rain site, Corey Union Function Room)
Saturday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.: Grocery Bingo, Corey Union Function Room

For alumni and friends around the country, Cortaca Nation watch parties will be held in the following locations:

Albany, N.Y.
Bayshore, N.Y.
Charlotte, N.C.
Cortland, N.Y.
New York City, N.Y.
Syracuse, N.Y.
Watertown, N.Y.

Registration to attend Cortaca Nation events is required for COVID-19 tracing purposes. Cortaca Nation events are free for all participants. To register and learn more, visit the Cortaca Nation page on RedDragonNetwork.org.

Video of the Cortaca Jug game will also be streamed live on CortlandRedDragons.com. An audio-only broadcast will also be available online. Live play-by-play and individual player stats will be posted throughout the game on CortlandRedDragons.com.

Alumni are encouraged to show off their school spirit and join a photo contest on game day through social media. Send in your photos through Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #CortacaJug21. The winner receives a prize pack of SUNY Cortland gear, including a water bottle, pennant, duffel bag, blanket, magnet, mask, phone pocket, Red Dragon socks and a travel toiletry bag. Full contest rules and information are available on the photo contest page.

If you’re looking for fun Cortaca Jug gifs to share on social media, search “Cortaca” on SUNY Cortland’s Giphy page.

Add to your collection of Red Dragons apparel and get a 15% discount on SUNY Cortland gear at The Campus Store using the code “ALUMNI” at checkout.

However you choose to follow the Cortaca Jug game this year, let us know! Fill out a registration form to submit your favorite Cortaca memory, enter the photo contest or let us know if you may need any special accommodations at the Stadium Complex or a Cortaca Nation watch party.

It’s still one year away, but did you know that the 2022 Cortaca Jug game will be played at Yankee Stadium? We’re looking to build on the success of the Division III record-setting game that was played at MetLife Stadium in 2019. Tickets for the 2022 game go on sale on Tuesday, Nov. 16 with prices ranging from $24.50 to $69.50. Learn more and buy tickets at CortacaJug.com.

Let’s go Red Dragons!