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SUNY Cortland football captures conference title

SUNY Cortland football captures conference title

Photo: Saga Communications/Cody James/SUNY Cortland Athletics


BROCKPORT, NY (607NewsNow) — The Empire 8 football crown belongs to SUNY Cortland.

For the sixth straight year, the Red Dragons are the outright champions of the conference. Cortland claimed the title on Saturday with a 42-24 win over Brockport.

Quarterback Mike Rescigno led the way with five total touchdowns in the victory. He was a dual threat: Rescigno recorded 190 passing yards and 196 rushing yards.

Quarterback Mike Rescigno (SUNY Cortland)

Cortland will next face Ithaca College in the annual Cortaca Jug game. The matchup, which is presented by Visions Federal Credit Union, takes place at Yankee Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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