Ithaca College and SUNY Cortland are launching a four-year partnership with Visions Federal Credit Union centered on the Cortaca Jug, one of the nation’s most celebrated NCAA Division III football rivalries.
The partnership—the first naming sponsorship in the Cortaca Jug’s history—will support the annual game between the two institutions. It begins with the 2026 season, including the Cortaca Jug game at Yankee Stadium on November 14, 2026, and continues through the 2029 game.
Under the agreement, the regular-season rivalry game between the schools—located less than 25 miles apart in Central New York—will be known as “Cortaca Jug presented by Visions Federal Credit Union.” A co-branded logo will be developed for each year of the partnership.
“For many years, the Cortaca Jug rivalry has stood on its own as one of the most unique rivalries in Division III athletics, and this partnership with Visions Federal Credit Union serves as further proof,” said SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum. “The game itself has shattered attendance records and earned national media attention. But the tradition is something far greater—a constant source of pride for two outstanding institutions. Visions’ support will help grow the Cortaca Jug game’s visibility, build ties in our community and create new opportunities for our students and alumni for years to come.”
“For generations, the Cortaca Jug has brought together two institutions with deep roots in this region,” said Ithaca College President La Jerne Terry Cornish. “Welcoming Visions Federal Credit Union to this tradition unites three organizations with a strong commitment to the people and places we serve. Together, we share a responsibility to help this region thrive, and we’re proud to have Visions as a partner as we carry this extraordinary tradition forward and expand its impact both on and off the field.”
