The 1991 Ithaca Bombers football team represented

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as an independent during the

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. In their 22nd season under head coach Jim Butterfield, the Bombers compiled a 12–1 record. The team's only loss was to Division II . The team participated in the NCAA Division III playoffs, defeating in the first round, in the quarterfinals, in the semifinals, and

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in the

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to win the Division III national championship. The team played its home games at South Hill Field in

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Schedule

Notable players

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( FB), inductee of the

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Ithaca Bombers football seasons NCAA Division III Football Champions

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