Cornell is ready to bring home first title since 1977
FOXBOROUGH, MA (WSYR) — Last time the Cornell seniors were in the National Championship, they were just happy to be there as freshmen. Now they look to bring home the trophy in a rematch of the 2022 National Championship game.
Sports Director Steve Infanti has more from the team in Boston.
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