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Cornell's offense is looking to fill the hole left by the graduation of quarterback Connor Ostrander '19.

Sprint Football Set to Rely on Returning Key Players During 2019 Season

By Max Ringer | September 11, 2019

“We’ve grown a lot as a program and I’m super excited to build on that and make a run this year.”

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The Red's commanding victory over Post University means advancing to the postseason now comes down to the outcome of next weekend's game against Army — one of the league's most formidable teams.

Sprint Wins 34-0 to Inch Closer to First Title Since 2006

By Johnathan Stimpson | October 29, 2018

“We were incredibly focused on winning this game — to have a chance against Army. We had to beat Post, and we did exactly that.”

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Despite ending its first half scoreless, a monstrous 23-point fourth quarter pushed the Red past St. Thomas Aquinas, 30-15, to land its first conference win of the season, keeping afloat
hopes for postseason contention.

Dominant 4th Quarter Powers Sprint Football Past St. Thomas Aquinas in First Conference Game of Season

By Johnathan Stimpson | October 23, 2018

Cornell put up a stunning 23-point fourth quarter on the way to downing the Spartans 30-15.

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Senior quarterback Connor Ostrander (pictured above) once again proved key in securing a sprint football win — collecting 161 yards on the ground and throwing for 220 yards, with three touchdowns.

Sprint Scores Most Points Since 2015 in 49-41 Defeat of Chestnut Hill

By Johnathan Stimpson | October 15, 2018

Owing largely to quarterback Connor Ostrander’s three touchdowns, the Red bested Chestnut Hill in last Saturday’s shootout to move to a 2-1 record.

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Despite losing much of its defensive line to graduation over the off-season, Cornell quelled many concerns as it finished the day with three interceptions and six forced turnovers.

Sprint Football Triumphant in Season Opener

By Johnathan Stimpson | September 16, 2018

Cornell downed Caldwell in a lopsided 28-11 contest, the second time in two years the Red has opened its season with a win over the Cougars.

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Senior Quarterback Connor Ostrander will play a key role for the Red's offense this season.

Despite D-Line Losses, Sprint Football Optimistic as it Readies for 2018 Season

By Johnathan Stimpson | September 4, 2018

The Red hopes 2018 is the season when it will play competitively with perennial heavyweights Army and Navy.

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Cornell ended its campaign 4-3 this past weekend, a two-game improvement from the 2016 season.

Sense Of ‘Newness’ Propels Sprint Football to Rebound Campaign

By Johnathan Stimpson | November 8, 2017

Cornell ended its campaign 4-3 this past weekend, a two-game improvement from the 2016 season.

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Under Ostrander's leadership, the Red is having its best season in several years.

Ostrander Making Most of Starting Quarterback Role for Sprint Football

By Jack Kantor | October 18, 2017

“The philosophy of the team is ‘one play at a time and move onto the next one.’ He’s done a really good job of that.”

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With the help of QB Connor Ostrander, the Red moved to 2-0 on the season.

Ostrander’s 5-Touchdown Effort Powers Sprint Football to 2nd Straight Win

By Jack Kantor | October 2, 2017

“Their theme was ‘Light up Mansfield’ and our theme was ‘Cornell Lights up Mansfield.'”

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Will Griffen rushed for a touchdown Friday against Caldwell for six of Cornell's 48 points on the day.

Sprint Football Quells Offseason Doubts With Commanding Opening Win Over Caldwell

By Johnathan Stimpson | September 25, 2017

Cornell welcomed Caldwell to collegiate sprint football with a 48-20 thrashing at Schoellkopf.