RPI's football team defeated Ithaca to clinch its first berth in the NCAA playoffs since 2021, according to a report by Mark Singelais in the Times-Union on November 7, 2026.
The Engineers' quarterback Justin McCormack was highlighted in a photo from a September 26 game against Hobart in Troy, where he was seen breaking through the defense. The victory over Ithaca marks a significant milestone for the program.



