September 25, 2016
Ticket Info Available For Two Upcoming Ferris State Football Road Games At Findlay & GVSU
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad hits the road for two weeks of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action before a three-game homestand in late October and ticket information has been made available for fans planning to follow the Bulldogs.
September 25, 2016
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ashland 39, Ferris State 31
Highlights from Ferris State's 39-31 loss to Ashland on September 24, 2016. Footage courtesy of American Sports Network.
September 24, 2016
Second Half Surge Lifts Ashland To Win Over Bulldogs In GLIAC Showdown
Big Rapids, Mich. - A second-quarter comeback by nationally fifth-ranked Ashland spoiled seventh-ranked Ferris State University's homecoming on Saturday (Sept. 24) as the Eagles pulled out a 39-31 victory over the Bulldogs before 6,000 fans at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
September 22, 2016
Ferris State Football Coaching Staff To Support Nationwide Effort This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University coaching staff and the Bulldog Football program will join an important national cause to help support "Coach to Cure MD" by taking part in a special effort during this Saturday's (Sept. 24) Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) homecoming showdown versus Ashland at FSU's Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. (ET).
September 21, 2016
BULLDOG FOOTBALL GAMEDAY: Ferris State vs. Ashland
GAMEDAY INFO: The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad hosts the Ashland Eagles in a homecoming showdown this Saturday (Sept. 24) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
Please visit this link to access FSU Football Gameday information for Saturday's contest.
September 21, 2016
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese recaps the Northwood victory and previews the homecoming matchup on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley.
September 21, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football Homecoming vs. Ashland Preview
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese, wide receiver Shakur Sanders and linebacker Anthony Darkangelo preview Saturday's homecoming game and top 10 matchup vs. Ashland.
September 20, 2016
WATCH: Video Highlights - Ferris State 27, Northwood 26
Highlights from Ferris State's 27-26 win over Northwood on September 17, 2016.
September 19, 2016
Ferris State Football Homecoming Showdown This Saturday; Tickets On Sale Now!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Tickets for this Saturday's (Sept. 24) Ferris State University homecoming football showdown against Ashland at Top Taggart Field are currently on sale and fans can avoid potential lines and save by purchasing in advance.
September 19, 2016
PREVIEW: Unbeaten Bulldogs Host Ashland In Homecoming Showdown Saturday
This Week: The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad hosts the Ashland Eagles in a homecoming showdown this Saturday (Sept. 24) at FSU's Top Taggart Field. The contest will be televised nationally by the American Sports Network as the Division II Game of the Week with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. (ET).
September 17, 2016
#6 Ferris State Survives As Bulldogs Score On Game's Final Play In School-Record Win
Midland, Mich. - A short touchdown throw on the game's final play enabled the nationally sixth-ranked Ferris State University football squad to pull out a heart-stopping 27-26 road triumph over the Northwood Timberwolves on Saturday (Sept. 17) at NU's Hantz Stadium in Midland.
September 15, 2016
Ferris State Athletics To Pay Tribute To Former Coach Nick Coso During Homecoming
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics will pay tribute to a former head coach and longtime Bulldog supporter with a special ceremony honoring the late Nick Coso as part of homecoming activities on Saturday, Sept. 24, at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
September 15, 2016
PREVIEW: Unbeaten Bulldogs Head To Midland For Clash With Timberwolves
This Week: The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad hits the road again this week as the Bulldogs square off against the Northwood Timberwolves on Saturday (Sept. 17) in Midland. Kickoff at Hantz Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. (ET).
September 14, 2016
Bulldogs Continue Climb In Top 10 Of National Football Rankings
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad continues its climb in the national rankings following a thrilling road victory this past weekend.
September 14, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football at Northwood - Game Preview
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese, wide receiver Malik Taylor and linebacker Anthony Darkangelo preview Saturday's game at Northwood.
September 13, 2016
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Coach Tony Annese
Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley to recap the exciting win over Michigan Tech and preview what's ahead on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
September 12, 2016
Ferris State's Wyatt Ford Earns GLIAC Weekly Honor After Game-Winning Kick
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive week, a Ferris State University football standout has earned Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Player of the Week accolades following a Bulldog victory as FSU junior placekicker Wyatt Ford (Montague) earned this week's Special Teams Player of the Week honor.
September 12, 2016
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ferris State 30, Michigan Tech 28
Highlights from Ferris State's 30-28 win over Michigan Tech on September 10, 2016. Footage courtesy Michigan Tech University.
September 12, 2016
WATCH: Wyatt Ford's Game-Winning Field Goal at Michigan Tech
Wyatt Ford's Game-Winning Field Goal for Ferris State at Michigan Tech on September 10, 2016. Audio courtesy of Rob Bentley on Sunny 97.3 FM.
September 10, 2016
Ferris State Pulls Out Thrilling Road Win As Ford Converts Game-Winning Field Goal
Houghton, Mich. - A 36-yard field goal from junior kicker Wyatt Ford with seven seconds remaining lifted nationally 7th-ranked Ferris State to a thrilling 30-28 triumph over Michigan Tech on a rainy Saturday (Sept. 10) at Sherman Field in Houghton.
September 8, 2016
Ferris State Football Vaults Up National Rankings This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad has climbed in this week's national rankings following an impressive shutout victory over Ohio Dominican last week at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
September 8, 2016
WATCH: Football at Michigan Tech Game Preview
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese, quarterback Reggie Bell and receiver Jamel Lockett preview Saturday's game at Michigan Tech.
September 7, 2016
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football's Tesfa Smith
Bulldog Football Assistant Coach Tesfa Smith sits down with host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap the season opener vs Ohio Dominican and preview this week's game.
September 6, 2016
PREVIEW: Ferris State Heads To Michigan's Upper Peninsula To Face Michigan Tech Saturday
This Week: The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad will hit the road for the first time this campaign as FSU ventures to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to face the Michigan Tech Huskies on Saturday, Sept. 10. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (ET) at Sherman Field in Houghton.
September 6, 2016
Former Ferris State Standout Jake Lampman Signed To New Orleans Saints Practice Squad
Big Rapids, Mich. - Former Ferris State University standout wide receiver Jake Lampman (Haslett) has officially been signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad for the 2016 campaign as announced by the National Football League (NFL) Franchise.
September 5, 2016
FSU's Zach Sieler Claims GLIAC Defensive Player Of Week Recognition
Big Rapids, Mich. - After an impressive contest to open the 2016 Ferris State University football campaign, Bulldog sophomore defensive end Zach Sieler (Pinckney) has been tabbed as this week's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Defensive Player of the Week.
September 2, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football Postgame Press Conference vs ODU
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese, quarterback Reggie Bell and receiver Jamel Lockett discuss the team's 41-0 victory over Ohio Dominican to begin the 2016 season.
September 2, 2016
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ferris State 41, Ohio Dominican 0
Highlights from Ferris State's 41-0 win over Ohio Dominican on September 1, 2016.
September 1, 2016
Ferris State Opens 2016 With Dominating Home Win Before Large Crowd
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad opened its 2016 campaign in dominating fashion as the nationally 12th-ranked Bulldogs ran their regular-season winning streak to 26-straight games with an impressive 41-0 shutout over Ohio Dominican at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
August 31, 2016
Ferris State Football Boasts Nation's Top Male Scholar-Athlete In All Sports For 4th Time In Past Decade
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive year and the fourth time in the last decade, a Ferris State University football student-athlete has been chosen as the NATION's top male student-athlete in any sport as two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winning quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been honored as the 2016 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) "National Scholar-Athlete of the Year".
August 31, 2016
WATCH: Coach Annese Previews Thursday's Season Opener vs. ODU
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese previews Thursday night's season opener vs. Ohio Dominican at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
August 29, 2016
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Hosts ODU In 2016 Season Opener Thursday
This Week: The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad will open the 2016 campaign at home by hosting the Ohio Dominican Panthers in a special Thursday night showdown under the lights on Sept. 1 at Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (ET).
August 29, 2016
Ferris State Football Opens 2016 Season At Home Under The Lights On Thursday Night
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Bulldogs, ranked ninth nationally in the D2Football.com Preseason National Poll, will begin their quest for a third-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship at home on Thursday (Sept. 1) night in the 2016 season opener against the Ohio Dominican Panthers at Top Taggart Field.
August 26, 2016
Ferris State Friday's Going "HUGE" - Live Statewide This Fall On "The HUGE Show"
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced a partnership with one of Michigan's most popular sports talk shows as "Ferris State Friday's" will be heard live across the state this fall on "The Huge Show".
August 26, 2016
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferris State Football Media/Photo Day 2016
The Ferris State University football squad held its annual media/photo day event on Thursday (Aug. 25) at FSU's Top Taggart Field. This is a collection of images taken by FSU Photographers Kevin McDermott, Scott Whitney and Bill Bitzinger.
August 26, 2016
IMPORTANT GAMEDAY PARKING INFO: Special Details For Football Opener Due To Thursday Evening Challenges
Special parking details and information for the Bulldogs' 2016 football season opener against Ohio Dominican on Thursday, Sept. 1, at Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
August 25, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football Media Day Recap 2016
Hear from head coach Tony Annese, senior receiver Jamel Lockett and junior defensive end Dylan Roney as the Bulldogs scrimmaged on Thursday morning during the team's media day.
August 21, 2016
Ferris State Football Tabbed 12th Nationally In AFCA D2 Preseason Coaches Poll
Big Rapids, Mich. - The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team has been tabbed 12th in the 2016 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Preseason Coaches Poll announced this past week.
August 18, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football Fall Practice Update
An update from practice with Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese. Two weeks remain before the 2016 season opener in Big Rapids on September 1 vs. Ohio Dominican.
August 17, 2016
2016 Ferris State Football Media & Photo Day Set For Thursday, Aug. 25
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program will hold its 2016 Media & Photo Day on Thursday, Aug. 25, at Top Taggart Field on the FSU campus in Big Rapids, Mich. The event will coincide with the team's first major scrimmage of the year.
August 11, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football Opening Practice 2016
Full recap from the first practice of the 2016 season. Hear from head coach Tony Annese, wide receiver Shakur Sanders, center Jake Daugherty and quarterback Trevor Bermingham.
August 8, 2016
Two-Time Defending Champs Open Fall Camp This Week With Big Expectations
Big Rapids, Mich. - The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team officially reports for the 2016 campaign with big expectations again as fall camp opens this week in Big Rapids.
August 3, 2016
Two-Time Defending League Champion Ferris State Picked Second In GLIAC North Preseason Poll
Big Rapids, Mich. - The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team has been picked again to finish near the top of the league as the conference unveiled its 2016 GLIAC Football North Division Preseason Poll Wednesday with the Bulldogs second overall in the division.
August 2, 2016
WATCH: Coach Annese on Lampman, Vander Laan, Zimmer In NFL Camps
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese discusses the success that three of his former players are having in NFL training camps this summer. WR Jake Lampman is with the New Orleans Saints, TE Jason Vander Laan has signed with the New York Jets and DT Justin Zimmer is seeing action with the Buffalo Bills.
August 2, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football 2016 Season Preview
A preview of the 2016 Ferris State University football campaign with head coach Tony Annese.
July 25, 2016
Trio Of Standout Ferris State Football Alums Begin NFL Preseason Training Camps This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - A trio of former Ferris State University football players, who helped lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships and NCAA Playoff berths the past two seasons, will continue their quest to become professionals as they head to their respective National Football League (NFL) Preseason Training Camps this week.
July 22, 2016
Ferris State Football Receives Acclaim As Consensus Top 20 Team In Preseason National Rankings
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad, which is the two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion, has received further preseason acclaim as a consensus top 20 team nationally from several sources.
July 20, 2016
Ferris State's Vander Laan Receives MAJOR Award As Nation's Top Academic All-America Athlete
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two-Time Harlon Hill Trophy winning quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) of the back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football program has added yet another major national honor to his resume as he was recognized today as the 2015-16 CoSIDA Division II All-American of the Year as the nation's top scholar-athlete in all sports.
July 8, 2016
All-Americans Vander Laan & Vander Meer Unanimous Picks As Ferris State Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of Year"
Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University All-America senior student-athletes have been chosen as the prestigious winners of the Dean Davenport "Bulldog Of The Year" Award for the 2015-16 athletics campaign in an announcement made today.
July 8, 2016
FSU's Jason Vander Laan Chosen As GLIAC's Top Scholar-Athlete For Second-Straight Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive year, Ferris State University standout quarterback and two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been chosen as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Scholar-Athlete of the Year as announced by the league office.
June 23, 2016
Ferris State Football To Host Live National TV Broadcast For Second-Straight Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad, which is ranked as one of the country's top 20 preseason teams, will receive significant national exposure for the second-straight campaign as this year's homecoming showdown against Ashland has been chosen for a live national television broadcast.
June 21, 2016
WATCH: "Be A Bulldog. Be A Champion" - Ferris State Athletics
Ferris State University celebrates its five league championship teams that all reached at least the NCAA Sweet Sixteen during the 2015-16 athletics campaign.
June 14, 2016
Back-To-Back GLIAC Champions Celebrate Success At 33rd Annual Football Golf Outing
Big Rapids, Mich. - The back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football program, which is also the preseason top 20 team in the country heading into the 2016 season, welcomed back a large contingent of family, friends, supporters and alumni for the 33rd annual Bulldog Football Golf Outing at Clear Lake Golf Club in June.
June 9, 2016
"Be A Bulldog. Be A Champion" - Ferris State Athletics Achieves Championship Success
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics raised the banner during the 2015-16 campaign as the Bulldogs experienced a run of championship success with both strong regular season and postseason runs. A total of five Bulldog squads captured conference championships this past year with four of the squads completing back-to-back runs atop the league leaderboard.
June 9, 2016
2016 Ferris State Football Golf Outing Review
Ferris State University held its 33rd annual football golf outing in June at Clear Lake Golf Club. Includes comments from head coach Tony Annese, Gridiron Club member Bill Scheible and senior wide receiver Shakur Sanders.
June 7, 2016
Special Thursday Night Showdown To Kickoff The 2016 Ferris State Football Campaign
Big Rapids, Mich. - The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad will open its 2016 slate with a special Thursday night season-opening showdown against the Ohio Dominican Panthers this fall.
June 6, 2016
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese Inducted Into Muskegon Area Sports Hall Of Fame
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese, who led the Bulldogs to a second-straight unbeaten regular season and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship last fall, was officially inducted into the 2016 Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame Class this past Saturday (June 4).
June 1, 2016
Three Ferris State Student-Athletes Honored As 2016 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars
Big Rapids, Mich. - Three Ferris State University student-athletes from the 2015-16 athletics season have been chosen as Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars.
June 1, 2016
Ferris State Athletics Summer Camps Start Soon!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University's 2016 summer athletics camp program begins soon and registrations are still being accepted for a variety of camps on the FSU campus this summer.
May 25, 2016
Ferris State Football Listed Among Sporting News Preseason Top 25 Teams For Third-Straight Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the third consecutive year, the Ferris State University football squad is ranked among the preseason top 25 teams in the nation as the Bulldogs are listed 17th in the Sporting News Preseason Division II Rankings found in the annual college football preview issue on newsstands now.
May 16, 2016
Ferris State Football's Jake Lampman Signs With NFL's New Orleans Saints!
Big Rapids, Mich. - A third member of the back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad has inked a National Football League (NFL) free agent deal as former Bulldog receiver Jake Lampman (East Lansing/Haslett) announced late Sunday he has signed with the New Orleans Saints.
May 13, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Outstanding Graduate & Two-Sport Athlete Damonta Madden
Ferris State University highlights several of its outstanding graduates from the May 2016 commencement ceremonies. This video highlights Damonta Madden, who was both a member of the Bulldog Football along with track and field squads.
May 11, 2016
Back-To-Back GLIAC Champion Ferris State Unveils 2016 Elite Exposure Satellite Camp Tour
Big Rapids, Mich. - The back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football program has announced its 2016 "Elite Exposure Satellite Camp Tour" with stops at locations across the state of Michigan slated for this June.
May 5, 2016
More Than 40 Ferris State Student-Athletes Set To Receive Degrees This Weekend
Big Rapids, Mich. - More than 40 current and former Ferris State University student-athletes are expected to officially receive degrees as part of the 2016 spring commencement ceremonies to be held this weekend (May 6-7) at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
May 4, 2016
Ferris State's Jake Lampman Invited To Baltimore Ravens' NFL Rookie Camp
Big Rapids, Mich. - A third senior member of the back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad has earned an opportunity in the National Football League (NFL) as wide receiver Jake Lampman (East Lansing/Haslett) has been invited to the Baltimore Ravens' rookie camp.
May 1, 2016
Ferris State Standouts Vander Laan & Zimmer Sign NFL Free Agent Contracts
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two of the most decorated players in Ferris State University football history will have an opportunity to compete in the National Football League (NFL) as former Bulldog captains Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) and Justin Zimmer (Greenville) both inked as preferred free agents shortly after this weekend's NFL Draft on Saturday night.
April 27, 2016
Ferris State Football Leads GLIAC & Michigan Schools With Six National Honor Society Selections
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive year, the Ferris State University football squad led all Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) members and the in-state NCAA Division I and II schools with six student-athletes chosen to the 2016 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society for their work both on the field and in the classroom.
April 26, 2016
Six Ferris State Standouts Generating Strong Interest Heading Into This Week's NFL Draft
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 81st annual National Football League (NFL) Draft takes place this weekend at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and several Ferris State University football standouts are hoping to hear their names called or be contacted by NFL or professional football franchises as potential free agent pickups following the annual event.
April 26, 2016
WATCH: NFL Prospect Jason Vander Laan Highlight Reel
Highlights from the Ferris State collegiate career of 2016 NFL Draft prospect Jason Vander Laan.
April 26, 2016
WATCH: NFL Prospect Justin Zimmer Highlight Reel
Highlights from the collegiate career of Ferris State University defensive tackle Justin Zimmer, who's a 206 NFL Draft Prospect.
April 20, 2016
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Spring Recap w/Coach Annese
Bulldog Football Head Coach Tony Annese recaps the 2016 spring game & drills with host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
April 20, 2016
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football's Jake Daugherty
Ferris State Football center & Big Rapids native Jake Daugherty joins host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to talk about spring football and his FSU career
April 20, 2016
Back-To-Back GLIAC Champions To Hold 33rd Annual Ferris State Football Golf Outing
Big Rapids, Mich. - After a second consecutive GLIAC Championship season last fall, attendance is expected to be high and spots are filling up fast for the 33rd annual Ferris State University football Golf Outing, which takes place on Saturday, June 4, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids.
April 17, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football Spring Game Press Conference
Hear from Ferris State football's head coach Tony Annese and QB Trevor Bermingham after the 2016 Spring Game.
April 16, 2016
Late Score & Big Stop Lifts White Team To One-Point Win In Ferris State Football Spring Game
Big Rapids, Mich. - The White Team came up with a late score and big defensive stop on the game's final possession to edge the red squad 22-21 in an exciting finish to the 2016 Ferris State University Football Crimson & Gold Spring Game held Saturday (April 16) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
April 16, 2016
WATCH: Football Spring Game Highlights 2016
Ferris State Football highlights from the annual Crimson and Gold Spring Game at Top Taggart Field on April 16, 2016. Team White finished with a 22-21 win over Team Red.
April 14, 2016
Official Team Rosters Unveiled As Ferris State Football Preps For Saturday's Spring Game
Big Rapids, Mich. - The matchup is set as the official team rosters have been announced for the Ferris State University football squad's 2016 Crimson and Gold Spring Game, which takes place on Saturday (April 16) at Top Taggart Field.
April 13, 2016
Spring Football Game To Be Broadcast Live By Sunny 97.3 FM & Bulldog Sports Network
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Bulldog Sports Network, in conjunction with local flagship station Sunny 97.3 FM, has announced this Saturday's (April 16) Ferris State Football Crimson & Gold Spring Game will be carried live both locally and around the world.
April 11, 2016
Back-To-Back GLIAC Champs To Hold Crimson & Gold Spring Game Saturday At 1 PM
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football fans will have an opportunity to watch the two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champions in action as they prepare for the 2016 campaign when the Bulldogs hold their annual Crimson & Gold Spring Game this Saturday, April 16, at Top Taggart Field.
April 11, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football Lift-A-Thon 2016
Recap and highlights from Ferris State Football's 2016 Lift-A-Thon held on Saturday (April 9) at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
April 7, 2016
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Spring Football w/Coach Kyle Nystrom
Bulldog Football Assistant Coach Kyle Nystrom sits down with host Rob Bentley to talk about his new position and spring ball on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
April 7, 2016
Annual Ferris State Football Lift-A-Thon Set For This Saturday At Wink Arena
Big Rapids, Mich. - The back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football program will hold its annual Bulldog Football Lift-A-Thon event on Saturday (April 9) at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
March 31, 2016
WATCH: Ferris First Video On Football Running Back Kitwana Clark
Ferris State University Applied Speech Communications senior Kitwana Clark discusses why Ferris was his first choice. #Ferr1s
March 24, 2016
Ferris State Alum Sam Parker Joins Bulldog Football Coaching Staff
Big Rapids, Mich. - The two-time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University Bulldogs have brought back one of their own as FSU head coach Tony Annese announced today (March 24) the appointment of former offensive tackle Sam Parker as an assistant coach.
March 22, 2016
Ferris State Football Appoints Longtime Coach Kyle Nystrom To Bulldog Staff
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program has added significant experience to its coaching staff as Bulldog head coach Tony Annese announced Tuesday (March 22) the appointment of longtime collegiate coach Kyle Nystrom to the Bulldogs' full-time staff.
March 17, 2016
Two-Time Defending GLIAC Champion Ferris State Opens Spring Drills Friday
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two-Time defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State will officially start preparations for its 2016 gridiron campaign as the Bulldogs open spring football drills this Friday, March 18, in Big Rapids.
February 26, 2016
Five Ferris State Football Standouts Claim Football Gazette All-America Kudos
Big Rapids, Mich. - Yet another postseason All-America Team was recently announced and five members of the 2015 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad have claimed Don Hansen Football Gazette All-America accolades from this past fall.
February 17, 2016
Ferris State's Zimmer Labeled "Michigan's Hidden Secret" After Big Showing At NFL Regional Combine
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville), who capped off his Ferris State football career as both an All-American and an Academic All-American this past fall, garnered attention this past week with an impressive performance at the NFL Regional Combine held in Houston.
February 10, 2016
WBBL's The Michael Grey Show To Broadcast Live From Ferris State Athletics This Friday
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University students, alumni and fans will have a special opportunity to be part of a live radio show originating from the FSU campus and the Ewigleben Sports Complex during a busy home athletics week this Friday (Fb. 12) morning.
February 5, 2016
"Bulldog Football Celebration" & Festival Of The Arts Pre-Super Bowl 50 Tailgate Sunday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program will be featured in a popular local community initiative this Sunday (Feb. 7) as fans gear up for the NFL Super Bowl with a special event at the Wheeler Pavilion on the FSU campus.
February 3, 2016
2016 Ferris State University Football "Signing Day Central"
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 26 student-athletes, all from inside the state of Michigan, have joined the Ferris State University football program as the Bulldogs unveiled their 2016 recruiting class with a big splash.
February 3, 2016
Back-2-Back GLIAC Champion Ferris State Inks ALL-MICHIGAN Recruiting Class!
Big Rapids, Mich. - The back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champions hauled in an ALL-MICHIGAN recruiting class as Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese unveiled this year's class of recruits on National Signing Day.
February 3, 2016
WATCH: Ferris State Football 2016 National Signing Day Press Conference
The back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champions hauled in an all-Michigan recruiting class as Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese unveiled this year's class of recruits on National Signing Day. This video includes comments from Coach Tony Annese and player highlights.
February 2, 2016
Back-2-Back GLIAC Champions To Announce 2016 Recruiting Class On National Signing Day
Big Rapids, Mich. - The annual college football national signing day is scheduled for this Wednesday (Feb. 3) and once again the Ferris State University football program will take part in the nationwide festivities as 2015 GLIAC and Football Gazette Regional Coach of the Year Tony Annese announces his fifth class of incoming recruits.
January 31, 2016
Back-To-Back GLIAC Champion Football & Volleyball Teams To Be Honored Monday Night
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics will honor and recognize a pair of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship teams for their success in the fall on Monday (Feb. 1) night during FSU's league home basketball doubleheader against rival Grand Valley State at Jim Wink Arena.
January 29, 2016
Ferris State's Vander Laan & Zimmer Tabbed D2Football.com All-Americans; JVL Named POY
Big Rapids, Mich. - The All-American honors keep rolling in for Ferris State University football standouts Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) and Justin Zimmer (Greenville) as the senior duo both have claimed 2015 D2Football.com All-America accolades.
January 27, 2016
Ferris State's Tony Annese Tabbed Don Hansen Football Gazette Region Coach Of The Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese, who led the Bulldogs to a second-straight unbeaten regular season and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship this past fall, has been chosen as the 2015 Don Hansen's Football Gazette Super Region Four Coach Of The Year.
January 27, 2016
Five Ferris State Football Players Named Football Gazette All-Region; JVL Chosen Player Of Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of five Ferris State University football student-athletes have been named to the 2015 Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region Four squad for their efforts in helping lead the Bulldogs to a second-straight Great Lakes Intercollegaite Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship this past fall.
January 22, 2016
Total Of 78 Ferris State Student-Athletes Achieve Fall GLIAC All-Academic Laurels
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 78 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved 2015 Fall Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors as the announcement was made by the league office on Friday.
January 18, 2016
WATCH: Hockey Intermission Interview w/Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese joins Jared Shafran and Harrison Watt in the booth during the first intermission of Saturday night's game between FSU and Alabama Huntsville.
January 15, 2016
Davenport, Purdue Calumet Accept Invites Into GLIAC Membership Process
SAN ANTONIO -- The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) is pleased to announce the addition of Davenport University and Purdue University Calumet after formally accepting invitations for membership, pending acceptance into the NCAA membership process.
January 14, 2016
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese Headlines 2016 Muskegon Sports Hall of Fame Class
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese, who led the Bulldogs to a second-straight unbeaten regular season and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship this past fall, has added a Hall of Fame honor to his coaching resume as he headlines the 2016 Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame Class.
January 8, 2016
2015 Harlon Hill Trophy Presentation - Jason Vander Laan
Ferris State University senior quarterback was presented the 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy as the top NCAA Division II player for the second consecutive year at a luncheon on Friday in Florence, Ala. Along with his immediate family and parents, Cindy and Ken Vander Laan, and his girlfriend, FSU volleyball player Nicole Malouhos, the Bulldog senior quarterback was joined in Florence for the festivities by Ferris State University Vice President Jerry Scoby along with FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger and head coach Tony Annese. Here are photos from the event.
January 8, 2016
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Officially Presented As 30th Annual Harlon Hill Trophy Recipient
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was presented as the 30th annual recipient of the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy as the nation's top NCAA Division II football player on Friday (Jan. 8) during a luncheon in Florence, Ala.
January 7, 2016
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan To Be Presented Second Harlon Hill Trophy On Friday In Alabama
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 2015 winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy presented to NCAA Division II football's top player will be officially recognized on Friday (Jan. 8) as Ferris State University standout senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) will be formally introduced as this year's recipient for the second consecutive year in Florence, Ala.
December 25, 2015
Happy Holidays From The Bulldogs!
Happy Holidays to the Bulldog Nation! Best wishes for a great holiday season this year from the Bulldogs!
December 18, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Becomes Two-Time Harlon Hill Trophy Recipient As Nation's Top Player
Big Rapids, Mich. - Talented senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) officially capped off one of the most historic collegiate football careers in history by being chosen Friday (Dec. 18) as the recipient of the 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy presented to NCAA Division II's Most Outstanding Player for the second consecutive year.
December 18, 2015
Vander Laan Wins Harlon Hill Trophy With Fourth-Highest Vote Total Ever
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) claimed the 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II Player of the Year for the second time and this year's victory represented one of the highest vote totals in history.
December 18, 2015
WATCH: Jason Vander Laan 2015 Harlon Hill Winner Reaction
Watch as Ferris State QB Jason Vander Laan is named the winner of the 2015 Harlon Hill trophy. Hear from head coach Tony Annese as well as sophomore center Jake Daugherty as they give congratulations to Vander Laan.
December 18, 2015
WATCH: GLIAC Video On Two-Time Harlon Hill Winner Jason Vander Laan
Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan earned his second-straight Harlon Hill Trophy. Visit this link for video courtesy of the GLIAC.
December 18, 2015
WATCH: Jason Vander Laan Wins 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy!
Congratulations to Ferris State University football quarterback Jason Vander Laan, the winner of the 2015 Harlon Hill award as the top player in NCAA Division II Football.
December 17, 2015
Ferris State's Justin Zimmer Chosen As Finalist For Nation's Top Defensive Player Honor
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout senior defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville) of the Ferris State University football squad has been chosen as one of the national finalists for the 2015 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented to the nation's top small college defensive player.
December 17, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan Headlines AP Little All-America Team As Nation's Top Small College QB
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been chosen as the top small college quarterback in the country as he headlines the 2015 Associated Press Little All-America First Team announced today.
December 16, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan Honored As Michigan's Top D2 Football Scholar-Athlete
Big Rapids, Mich. - Senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) of the Ferris State University football squad has added another award to his impressive list of accomplishments as he was recognized this past weekend as a winner of the Merritt T. McFarland Award as the top NCAA Division II Scholar-Athlete in the state by the National Football Foundation's (NFF) Michigan Chapter.
December 16, 2015
Harlon Hill Trophy Annoucement This Friday; Watch Live Webcast Online Or At BW3 In Big Rapids
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy will be presented to the top NCAA Division II football player in the nation on Friday (Dec. 18) and fans can watch the live announcement via webcast across the country.
December 15, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan & Zimmer Claim All-America Honors; JVL D2CCA National Player of Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two Ferris State University senior football players have been named to the 2015 Division II Conference Commissioner's Association (D2CCA) All-America Team as Bulldog quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) and defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville) were honored on Tuesdayv by the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
December 10, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan Tabbed As Nation's Top QB On AFCA All-America Team For Second-Straight Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been tabbed as the nation's top quarterback for the second-straight year by the American Football Coaches Association.
December 10, 2015
2015 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Class
Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan was among 12 members of the 2015 National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented by the National Football Foundation. This video highlights the 12 class members.
December 9, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Honored At Star-Studded 2015 College Football Awards Ceremony In NYC
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) had a special opportunity and attended the 2015 National Football Foundation (NFF) Annual Awards Ceremony at the historic Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Tuesday (Dec. 8) with some of the biggest names in the sport.
December 7, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Takes Center Stage With Some Of Football's Biggest Names Tuesday
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) will take center stage with some of the top names in football on Tuesday (Dec. 8) night as he attends the 2015 National Football Foundation (NFF) Annual Awards Ceremony at the historic Waldorf Astoria in New York City.
December 2, 2015
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Assistant Coach Rob Zeitman
Ferris State University football assistant head coach Rob Zeitman joins host Rob Bentley to review the GVSU playoff game and the 2015 campaign on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
December 2, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan A National Finalist For Second-Straight Harlon Hill Trophy
Big Rapids, Mich. - The reigning recipient of the nation's top NCAA Division II Football honor is deep in the running to reclaim the award as Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was announced today (Dec. 2) as one of eight national finalists for the 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy.
December 2, 2015
Ferris State Football Leads Nation With Four Academic All-Americans; Vander Laan Claims Top Individual Award
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program not only acheived success on the field this year, but the Bulldogs also were tops in the classroom as a nation-leading four FSU student-athletes have been tabbed as 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.
December 2, 2015
Vander Laan Tabbed Region MVP As Five Bulldogs Garner Super Region Four Honors
Big Rapids, Mich. - Senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) garnered the Super Region Four Offensive Most Valuable Player Award for the second consecutive year as the 2015 D2CCA All-Region squad was unveiled.
December 1, 2015
Ferris State Standout Justin Zimmer Among National Nominees For Top Defensive Honor
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout senior defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville) of the Ferris State University football squad has been chosen as one of the nominees for the 2015 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented to the nation's top small college defensive player.
November 30, 2015
WATCH: Football Highlights - Grand Valley State 38, Ferris State 34
A historic season came to an end for the Ferris State University football squad on Saturday (Nov. 28) as the Bulldogs suffered a 38-34 setback to rival Grand Valley State in the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs at Top Taggart Field.
The loss was FSU's first of the year following a second consecutive unbeaten regular season and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship. The Bulldogs had beat Texas A&M Commerce last week in the opening round for their first playoff since 1996.
November 28, 2015
Historic Ferris State Football Season Ends In NCAA Division II Playoffs
Big Rapids, Mich. - A historic season came to an end for the Ferris State University football squad on Saturday (Nov. 28) as the Bulldogs suffered a 38-34 setback to rival Grand Valley State in the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs at Top Taggart Field.
November 25, 2015
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Playoff Recap & Preview
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese and host Rob Bentley recap the round one playoff win and preview this week's game vs GVSU on Ferris Sports Update TV.
November 25, 2015
PREVIEW: Ferris State Hosts Rival GVSU In First-Ever Postseason Showdown Saturday
The unbeaten Ferris State University football team will host a second-straight NCAA Division II Playoff game as the Bulldogs entertain archrival Grand Valley State in the second round this Saturday, Nov. 28, at FSU's Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. (ET).
November 25, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State Football Playoff Preview vs. GVSU
Ferris State head coach Tony Annese, senior QB Jason Vander Laan and senior WR Jake Lampman speak before this weekend's playoff rivalry gave with Grand Valley State following practice.
November 23, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State Football Postgame Press Conference (Nov 21)
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese, senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan and junior linebacker Brady Sheldon discuss the team's 48-30 win over Texas A&M-Commerce to advance to the second round of the NCAAD2 Football Playoffs.
November 23, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State 48, Texas A&M-Commerce 30
A huge second half lifted the Ferris State University football team to its first NCAA Playoff victory in 19 years as the Bulldogs beat Texas A&M Commerce 48-30 in the opening round of the postseason on Saturday (Nov. 21) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
Behind the offensive play of Jason Vander Laan and Jahaan Brown, FSU tallied 404 yards of total offense, including 296 yards rushing. Vander Laan added 97 yards on the ground on 29 attempts to go with Brown's 192 yards rushing. In the air, Vander Laan completed 12-of-19 throws for 105 yards.
November 22, 2015
Ferris State Football To Host Rival GVSU In NCAA Playoffs; Tickets Go On Sale Monday!
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team, which won its first NCAA Playoff game in 19 seasons this weekend, will host West Michigan rival Grand Valley State in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Division II Football Playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 28, at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
November 21, 2015
Big Second Half Lifts Ferris State Football To First Playoff Win Since 1996!
Big Rapids, Mich. - A huge second half lifted the Ferris State University football team to its first NCAA Playoff victory in 19 years as the Bulldogs beat Texas A&M Commerce 48-30 in the opening round of the postseason on Saturday (Nov. 21) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
November 20, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap the win over Walsh and preview the NCAA Playoffs
November 20, 2015
Reigning Winner Jason Vander Laan Officially Announced As 2015 Harlon Hill Candidate
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout senio rquarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was officially announced Friday as one of the 38 candidates vying for the 2015 Harlon Hill Trophy presented to Division's II top player in the country.
November 19, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State Football Playoff Preview
Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese along with junior linebacker Anthony Darkangelo and sophomore center Jake Daugherty discuss the team's upcoming playoff game against Texas A&M-Commerce.
November 17, 2015
FREE FSU Student Tickets Available For Home Football & Volleyball Postseason Action
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University students hoping to attend postseason action this week for the Bulldog football and volleyball teams will have an opportunity to do so for FREE. Visit this link for more info.
November 17, 2015
Ferris State Football Earns Two Major GLIAC Awards As 15 Bulldogs Claim All-League Honors
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 15 Ferris State University football players received All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) recognition and the Bulldogs brought home a pair of major awards as the league unveiled its 2015 all-conference teams today.
November 17, 2015
PREVIEW: Bulldogs Host Texas A&M Commerce In First Round Of NCAA Playoffs Saturday
This Week: The unbeaten Ferris State University football team will host a NCAA Division II Playoff game for the second consecutive year as the Bulldogs entertain Texas A&M Commerce in the first round this Saturday, Nov. 21, at FSU’s Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. (ET).
November 16, 2015
Starting Time & Ticket Info Announced For Ferris State Football Home Playoff Game Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University has announced the official starting time and ticket information for the unbeaten Bulldogs' first-round NCAA Division II Football Playoff game set for this Saturday, Nov. 21, at Top Taggart Field.
November 15, 2015
Ferris State Football Receives Second-Straight NCAA Playoff Berth & Will Host Game This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team has officially received the school's second consecutive NCAA Division II Playoff appearance as the Bulldogs were tabbed as the number two seed in Super Region Four during the official NCAA Selection Show on Sunday evening.
November 15, 2015
Ferris State Football: NCAA Selection Show 2015
The Ferris State Football team received its second consecutive NCAA Playoff berth in a live selection show announcement on Sunday at NCAA.com.
November 14, 2015
Ferris State Caps Second-Straight Unbeaten Regular Season By Winning Second GLIAC Title In A Row
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad capped off a second consecutive unbeaten regular season and won a second-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) as the Bulldogs closed the 2015 regular season campaign in impressive fashion with a 38-7 triumph over Walsh on Saturday (Nov. 14) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
November 14, 2015
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ferris State 38, Walsh 7
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad capped off a second consecutive unbeaten regular season and won a second-straight Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) as the Bulldogs closed the 2015 regular season campaign in impressive fashion with a 38-7 triumph over Walsh on Saturday (Nov. 14) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
November 13, 2015
Ferris State Football To Honor 17 Players During Senior Day Ceremony On Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - One of the most decorated classes in school history will be honored on Saturday (Nov. 14) prior to their final regular-season home game as the Ferris State University football program hosts the Walsh Cavaliers at Top Taggart Field.
November 13, 2015
Record-Breaking Success Continues As Ferris State's Vander Laan Tops Two More NCAA Marks
Big Rapids, Mich. - The record-breaking success continues on the national stage for Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian), who has recently set two more NCAA all-time marks for the unbeaten Bulldogs.
November 12, 2015
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Assistant Coach Sparky McEwen
Ferris State University football assistant coach Sparky McEwen joins host Rob Bentley to talk about the Bulldogs' win over Northern Michigan & preview the regular-season finale on Ferris Sports Update TV
November 12, 2015
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Hosts Walsh In Regular-Season Finale This Saturday
This Week: The Ferris State University football team returns home to face the Walsh Cavaliers in the 2015 regular-season finale on Saturday (Nov. 14) at Top Taggart Field. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 12 p.m. (ET) kickoff in Big Rapids. It will be on-campus resident appreciation day with free food & more for the first 1,000 resident students at FSU.
November 12, 2015
Ferris State Football Ranked First & Second Nationally In Two Major Division II National Polls
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team has achieved its highest rankings in school history in both the D2Football.com and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) National Polls this week as FSU is among the top teams in the country.
November 11, 2015
Ferris State Football Hosts Walsh As 'Dawgs Look For Second-Straight GLIAC Crown This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team will host the Walsh University Cavaliers this Saturday (Nov. 14) in the final regular-season home contest of the 2015 season at FSU's Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
November 11, 2015
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ferris State 49, Northern Michigan 39
The nationally third-ranked Ferris State University football team stayed unbeaten on the year with a hard-fought 49-39 road win over the Northern Michigan Wildcats on Saturday (Nov. 7) inside the Superior Dome in Marquette.
November 7, 2015
#3 Ferris State Stays Unbeaten With Hard-Fought Road Victory
Marquette, Mich. - The nationally third-ranked Ferris State University football team stayed unbeaten on the year with a hard-fought 49-39 road win over the Northern Michigan Wildcats on Saturday (Nov. 7) inside the Superior Dome in Marquette.
November 5, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese sits down with host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap this victory at Lake Erie and preview this week's outing at Northern Michigan.
November 5, 2015
GLIAC & Region-Best Four Ferris State Football Players Attain Academic All-District Honors
Big Rapids, Mich. - The nationally third-ranked Ferris State University football squad continues to achieve at a high level both on and off the field as the unbeaten Bulldogs had four individuals named today to the 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-District IV First Team, which ranks as the most of any Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) member school for the second year in a row.
November 4, 2015
PREVIEW: #3 Bulldogs Venture To Marquette Seeking 13th-Straight Road Win Saturday
This Week: The Ferris State University football team wraps up a two-game road stretch this Saturday (Nov. 7) as the Bulldogs travel to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to face Northern Michigan in Marquette. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 1 p.m. (ET) kickoff inside the Superiore Dome.
November 4, 2015
WATCH: Football Highlights: Ferris State 70, Lake Erie 19
The nationally third-ranked Ferris State University football team put the fright into the Lake Erie Storm on Saturday (Oct. 31) as the Bulldogs rolled to a decisive 70-19 Halloween road triumph in Painesville, Ohio.
The unbeaten Bulldogs won their 23rd-straight regular-season contest by jumping out to a 49-6 halftime lead while improving to 8-0 overall and in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action this campaign.
October 31, 2015
#3 Ferris State Dominates Lake Erie In Decisive 70-19 GLIAC Halloween Triumph
Big Rapids, Mich. - The nationally third-ranked Ferris State University football team put the fright into the Lake Erie Storm on Saturday (Oct. 31) as the Bulldogs rolled to a decisive 70-19 Halloween road triumph in Painesville, Ohio.
October 29, 2015
PREVIEW: #3 Bulldogs Put 22-Game Regular Season Win Streak On Line At Lake Erie
This Week: The Ferris State University football team opens a two-game road stretch this Saturday (Oct. 31) as the Bulldogs venture to Ohio to face the Lake Erie Storm in Painesville. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 1 p.m. (ET) kickoff at Jack Britt Memorial Stadium.
October 29, 2015
Jason Vander Laan Chosen As National Finalist For Major College Football Scholar-Athlete Honor
Big Rapids, Mich. - Reigning Harlon Hill Trophy winning quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) of the nationally third-ranked Ferris State University football squad has been chosen as a member of the 2015 National Football Foundation (NFF) National Scholar-Athlete Class and will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a finalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation.
October 28, 2015
Bulldog Senior Justin Zimmer Tabbed D2Football.com National Defensive Player Of The Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville) has received nationwide recognition as he was chosen today (Oct. 28) as the D2football.com National Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts in last Saturday's victory.
October 27, 2015
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley to recap the victory over Michigan Tech and preview this week's trip to Lake Erie on Ferris Sports Update TV.
October 27, 2015
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ferris State 24, Michigan Tech 14
The nationally fourth-ranked Ferris State University football team kept its perfect season intact with a strong defensive performance in a nationally-televised game on Saturday (Oct. 24) as the Bulldogs beat 17th-ranked Michigan Tech 24-14 in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) showdown at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
The Bulldogs limited the Huskies to only 59 total offensive yards in the second half and held MTU to 273 yards overall in the game shown live across the country by the American Sports Network. FSU improved to 7-0 overall and in the GLIAC with the triumph while Michigan Tech dropped to 5-2 overall and in league play.
October 26, 2015
Ferris State's Justin Zimmer Earns GLIAC Honor After Huge Performance
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville) has reaped the benefits of a monster performance this past week as he was chosen today as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Defensive Player of the Week.
October 26, 2015
Unbeaten Bulldogs Achieve Highest AFCA Ranking Ever & Listed First In Region
Big Rapids, Mich. - The unbeaten Ferris State University football team has achieved its highest American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) National Ranking in school history and is the number one team in the initial NCAA Division II Super Region Four Rankings, both of which were announced on Monday.
October 26, 2015
Ferris State Football Postgame Press Conference Oct. 24, 2015
Ferris State head coach Tony Annese and senior defensive tackle Justin Zimmer discuss the team's performance after a 24-14 win over Michigan Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24.
October 24, 2015
#4 Ferris State Wins National TV Showdown With Strong Defensive Performance
Big Rapids, Mich. - The nationally fourth-ranked Ferris State University football team kept its perfect season intact with a strong defensive performance in a nationally-televised game on Saturday (Oct. 24) as the Bulldogs beat 17th-ranked Michigan Tech 24-14 in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) showdown at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 22, 2015
Bulldogs Looking For Big Time Atmosphere For Big Game This Saturday At Top Taggart Field
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State Universtiy fans in attendance at Top Taggart Field on Saturday (Oct. 24) for the Bulldogs' televsied showdown against the Michigan Tech Huskies will not only have a chance to be on national TV, but also help create a big-time atmosphere for one of the nation's top squads as the university is showcased across the country.
October 21, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley on Ferris Sports Update TV to recap the win over Ohio Dominican, a record-setting day and previews this week's showdown with Michigan Tech.
October 21, 2015
PREVIEW: #4 Bulldogs Host #17 Huskies In Division II Showcase Game This Saturday
This Week: The Ferris State University football team wraps up a two-game homestand this Saturday, Oct. 24, versus the Michigan Tech Huskies. The nationally-televised Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 12:04 p.m. (ET) kickoff at Top Taggart Field.
October 21, 2015
Ferris State Football To Appear On Live TV This Saturday & Coverage Details Announced
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad will garner additional television exposure this weekend as the fourth-ranked Bulldogs' home contest versus 16th-ranked Michigan Tech will be aired live by the American Sports Network and additional coverage details have been announced.
October 20, 2015
Unbeaten Bulldogs Host Michigan Tech In National TV Showdown This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The unbeaten Ferris State University football squad will face another big test this Saturday (Oct. 24) as the Bulldogs wrap up a two-game homestand with a battle between nationally-ranked teams as FSU hosts Michigan Tech in a live televised game.
October 19, 2015
RSO Student Appreciation Day This Saturday At Top Taggart Field
Big Rapids, Mich. - Top Taggart Field will host RSO Appreciation Day festivities on Saturday, Oct. 24, when the Ferris State Bulldogs take on the Michigan Tech Huskies in a battle of nationally-ranked conference rivals on national television.
October 18, 2015
Ferris State Football Highlights vs Ohio Dominican (Oct. 17, 2015)
Highlights from Ferris State's 38-17 victory over Ohio Dominican on a historic day at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 18, 2015
WATCH: Jason Vander Laan ESPN SportsCenter Interview
Ferris State senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan discusses his NCAA record-breaking performance on ESPN's SportsCenter after a 38-17 victory over Ohio Dominican. Vander Laan officially became the greatest rushing quarterback in the history of college football at any level on Saturday (Oct. 17) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 18, 2015
WATCH: Record-Breaking Run By Ferris State QB Jason Vander Laan
Ferris State University's Jason Vander Laan became the greatest rushing quarterback in college football history on Saturday (Oct. 17) against Ohio Dominican at Top Taggart Field. Video of his record-breaking TD run produced by Ferris Television with audio play-by-play commentary from Rob Bentley & Sandy Gholston of the Bulldog Sports Network.
October 17, 2015
Vander Laan Becomes Greatest Rushing QB Of All-Time As Ferris State Beats Ohio Dominican
Big Rapids, Mich. - On a historic day, the Ferris State University football squad avenged last year's NCAA Playoff defeat by beating Ohio Dominican in a Saturday showdown at FSU's Top Taggart Field by a 38-17 score.
October 17, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Becomes "Greatest Rushing QB" In College Football History
Big Rapids, Mich. - The reigning Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the top Division II player in the nation, Ferris State University's Jason Vander Laan, officially became the greatest rushing quarterback in the history of college football at any level on Saturday (Oct. 17) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 17, 2015
Ferris State & Jason Vander Laan - ESPN GAMEDAY mention
Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan & Ferris State were mentioned on ESPN College Gameday's show on Saturday (Oct. 17) morning on the eve of his historic day. Courtesy ESPN
October 15, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley to recap the win over the Tiffin Dragons and preview this week's showdown with Ohio Dominican on Ferris Sports Update TV.
October 15, 2015
Ferris State To Honor 1995 Championship Football Team This Saturday For 20th Reunion
Big Rapids, Mich. - One of the most successful teams in Ferris State University Athletics history will be recognized on Saturday (Oct. 17) as the Bulldogs' 1995 championship football team returns to Big Rapids for its 20th anniversary reunion.
October 15, 2015
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ferris State 56, Tiffin 21
Tiffin, Ohio - The nationally fourth-ranked Ferris State University football team put together its most complete performance of the season to date as the Bulldogs romped past Tiffin 56-21 on Saturday (Oct. 10) at Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin, Ohio.
The unbeaten Bulldogs stretched their regular-season unbeaten streak to 20 consecutive games by winning their 11th-straight road contest against a Tiffin team that entered the contest with high expectations by virtue of a 4-1 record.
October 15, 2015
WATCH: Vander Laan & FSU Football Prepare for Ohio Dominican
Ferris State head coach Tony Annese and senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan discuss the upcoming game vs. Ohio Dominican on Saturday afternoon & the potential of breaking an NCAA record. Kickoff is at 12 pm at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
October 14, 2015
PREVIEW: #4 Bulldogs Host Ohio Dominican In Saturday Showdown At Top Taggart Field
This Week: The Ferris State University football team returns home for a showdown this Saturday, Oct. 17, versus the Ohio Dominican Panthers. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 12 p.m. (ET) kickoff at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Mich.
October 13, 2015
Unbeaten Bulldogs Square Off Against Ohio Dominican In League Showdown This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The unbeaten Ferris State University football team returns home this Saturday to host the Ohio Dominican Panthers in a rematch of last year's NCAA Division II Playoffs and tickets are currently on sale.
October 12, 2015
Ferris State Takes GLIAC Offensive & Defensive Awards As Two #15's Are Honored
Big Rapids, Mich. - For perhaps the first time in league history, two players from the same team wearing the same jersey number have been honored as Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Players of the Week.
October 12, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan On Verge Of Becoming Greatest Rushing QB Ever In College Football
Big Rapids, Mich. - The reigning Harlon Hill Trophy winner as the top Division II player in the nation, Ferris State University's Jason Vander Laan, is on the verge of becoming the greatest rushing quarterback in the history of college football at any level.
October 10, 2015
#4 Ferris State Explodes In 56-21 League Road Win At Tiffin
Tiffin, Ohio - The nationally fourth-ranked Ferris State University football team put together its most complete performance of the season to date as the Bulldogs romped past Tiffin 56-21 on Saturday (Oct. 10) at Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin, Ohio.
October 8, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Assistant Head Coach Rob Zeitman
Bulldog Football Assistant Head Coach Rob Zeitman sits down with host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap the Findlay game and preview the matchup at Tiffin
October 8, 2015
WATCH: Football Highlights - Ferris State 42, Findlay 39
Nationally fourth-ranked Ferris State overcame adversity and rallied back with a valiant second-half comeback to beat the Findlay Oilers 42-39 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action on Saturday (Oct. 2) at Donnell Stadium in Findlay, Ohio.
The Bulldogs battled back from a 28-14 halftime deficit to grab a 42-31 lead early in the fourth quarter and then sealed the win by running out the clock with a final time-consuming drive in the closing minutes to remain unbeaten on the year.
October 7, 2015
PREVIEW: #4 Ferris State Heads Back To Ohio To Face 4-1 Dragons This Week
This Week: The Ferris State University football team continues its road swing to Ohio by visiting the Tiffin Dragons this Saturday, Oct. 10. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 1:30 p.m. (ET) kickoff at Frost-Kalnow Stadium in Tiffin, Ohio.
October 6, 2015
Ferris State Football #1 In CompughterRatings.Com National Rankings
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team can lay claim to being the top football squad in the nation in at least one poll as the Bulldogs are ranked first in the CompughterRatings.com D2 National Rankings announced this week.
October 6, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State University Athletics - A Home Advantage
Ferris State Football, Volleyball, Soccer and Hockey are a combined 18-0 at home this season. The Bulldogs' next home event is the home opener for men's ice hockey vs. Western Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7:07 pm!
October 5, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan Earns GLIAC Weekly Honor For Third Time This Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the third time this season, Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has earned acclaim as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive Player of the Week.
October 3, 2015
#4 Ferris State Pulls Off Comeback Road Win Over Findlay To Stay Unbeaten
Findlay, Ohio - Nationally fourth-ranked Ferris State overcame adversity and rallied back with a valiant second-half comeback to beat the Findlay Oilers 42-39 in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action on Saturday (Oct. 2) at Donnell Stadium in Findlay, Ohio.
October 1, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Assistant Coach Tesfa Smith
Ferris State University football assistant coach Tesfa Smith joins host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap the homecoming win and preview what's ahead.
October 1, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Wide Receiver Jake Lampman
Bulldog Football wide receiver Jake Lampman joins host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to talk about the 2015 campaign & his Bulldog career.
October 1, 2015
Ferris State's Nate Iveson Honored As Fred Mitchell Award Of Excellence Kicker In September
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University junior kicker Nate Iveson (Middleville) was recently recognized for his efforts by being named to The Fred Mitchell Award list of excellence for the month of September.
September 30, 2015
PREVIEW: #4 Ferris State Squares Off With 3-1 Findlay This Saturday In Ohio
This Week: The Ferris State University football team begins a two-game road swing by visiting the Findlay Oilers this Saturday, Oct. 3. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 12 p.m. (ET) kickoff at Donnell Stadium in Findlay, Ohio.
September 26, 2015
Ferris State Wins 18th-Straight Regular Season Game With Homecoming Victory Over SVSU
Big Rapids - The nationally fourth-ranked Ferris State University football squad ran its regular-season winning streak to 18 consecutive games before a large and enthusiastic homecoming crowd with a 35-18 victory over the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Saturday (Sept. 26) at FSU’s Top Taggart Field.
September 26, 2015
WATCH: Highlights Of Ferris State Football's 35-18 Homecoming Win Over SVSU
Video highlights from Ferris State Football's 35-18 homecoming win over Saginaw Valley State on Saturday before a crowd of 6,577 fans at Top Taggart Field.
September 25, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Tabbed D2Football.com National Player Of The Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been recognized for his efforts in FSU's dominating victory over archrival Grand Valley State again by being tabbed as the D2Football.com National Offensive Player of the Week as announced late Thursday.
September 25, 2015
WATCH: Ferris First Video On Football's Shakur Sanders
Ferris State University football wide receiver Shakur Sanders discusses why Ferris was his No. 1 choice. #Ferr1s
September 24, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese recaps the Anchor-Bone win over GVSU and previews this week's homecoming game on the Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley
September 24, 2015
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Hosts SVSU In Homecoming Game This Saturday
This Week: The Ferris State University football team returns home to host the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals in their 2015 homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 26, at FSU's Top Taggart Field. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for a 2 p.m. (ET) kickoff in Big Rapids. Presently, the Bulldogs have won 17-straight regular season games dating back to the 2013 season.
September 24, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan National Semifinalist For College Football's Premier Scholar-Athlete Honor
Big Rapids, Mich. - Harlon Hill Trophy winning quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) of the Ferris State University football squad is potentially in line for another major award as he is among the semifinalists for the 2015 Campbell Trophy presented to college football's premier scholar-athlete.
September 24, 2015
Ferris State Football To Honor Alec Lundy & Support "Coach To Cure MD" Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University coaching staff and the Bulldog Football program will join an important national cause to help support "Coach to Cure MD" by adding a special player to the roster for this Saturday's (Sept. 26) Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) homecoming game versus Saginaw Valley State at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
September 24, 2015
Former Ferris State Student-Athletes Rex & Tyler Schuberg To Serve As Homecoming Grand Marshals
Rex and Tyler Schuberg are living emblems for “Home is Where the Dawg Is,” the theme of Ferris State University’s 2015 homecoming celebration. The father and son from Big Rapids, Mich., who are both former Bulldog student-athletes, will serve as grand marshals for the homecoming parade Saturday, Sept. 26.
September 23, 2015
Ferris State Football & Volleyball Achieve All-Time Best Rankings In D2 Coaches Polls This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football and volleyball teams each continue to receive nationwide attentino and have achieved their highest-ever national coaches poll rankings in school history this week with both squads found among the best in the nation.
September 22, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan Chosen As GLIAC Offensive Player Of The Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive week to start the 2015 campaign, Ferris State University senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been chosen as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive Player of the Week.
September 22, 2015
Tickets On Sale Now For Ferris State Football Homecoming Game This Saturday!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Tickets for this Saturday's (Sept. 26) Ferris State University homecoming football showdown against Saginaw Valley State at Top Taggart Field are currently on sale and fans can avoid potential lines and save by purchasing in advance.
September 21, 2015
WATCH: Video Highlights From Ferris State's 61-24 Victory Over GVSU
Senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan passed for 419 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for three more as the nationally fifth-ranked Ferris State University Bulldogs defeated archrival and 14th-ranked Grand Valley State 61-24 on Sept. 19 to capture the Anchor Bone Trophy for the fourth consecutive year.
September 20, 2015
WATCH: Anchor-Bone Postgame w/Head Coach Tony Annese
Head Coach Tony Annese of the #5 Ferris State Bulldogs (2-0) discusses his team's fourth consecutive victory over #14 Grand Valley State (2-1), a 61-24 win on Saturday, Sept. 19.
September 19, 2015
Ferris State Romps Past Rival GVSU To Claim Anchor-Bone Trophy For Fourth-Straight Year
Allendale, Mich. - Senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan passed for 419 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for three more as the nationally fifth-ranked Ferris State University Bulldogs defeated archrival and 14th-ranked Grand Valley State 61-24 on Satruday (Sept. 19) night to capture the Anchor Bone Trophy for the fourth consecutive year.
September 19, 2015
WATCH: Ferris First Feature On Bulldog Football's Jason VanderLaan
Ferris State University football quarterback Jason VanderLaan discusses why Ferris was his No. 1 choice. #Ferr1s
September 18, 2015
Ferris State Football To Wear New Helmet Decal In Honor Of Nick Coso
Big Rapids, Mich. - When the nationally fifth-ranked Ferris State University football team takes the field on Saturday (Sept. 19) night in Allendale for the Anchor-Bone Classic versus archrival Grand Valley State, they'll do so wearing a special helmet decal.
September 17, 2015
WATCH: Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap the season-opening win over Northwood and preview the GVSU game.
September 16, 2015
Ferris State Seeks 4th-Straight Win Over GVSU In Anchor-Bone Classic Saturday Night
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team will visit archrival Grand Valley State for the Anchor-Bone Classic this Saturday (Sept. 19) night and a large crowd is oagain expected as the two West Michigan rivals collide at GVSU's Lubbers Stadium.
September 16, 2015
PREVIEW: #5 Ferris State Heads To GVSU For Showdown Between Top 15 Teams
This Week: The Ferris State University football team will visit archrival Grand Valley State for the Anchor-Bone Classic this Saturday (Sept. 19) night and a large crowd is once again expected as the two West Michigan rivals collide at GVSU's Lubbers Stadium.
September 16, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State Football Preps For GVSU This Saturday
Hear from head football coach Tony Annese and defensive tackle Justin Zimmer before the Bulldogs take on Grand Valley State this weekend.
September 14, 2015
Ferris State' JVL Claims GLIAC Offensive Player Of The Week Honors
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) picked up right where he left off as the Bulldog signal caller claimed this week's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive Player of the Week nod for his play in the season opener.
September 14, 2015
Ferris State Football & Volleyball Both Among Nation's Top 5 Teams This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football and volleyball squads both continue to receive nationwide attention as each have vaulted among the top five teams in the country in their respective Division II Coaches Polls.
September 13, 2015
BULLDOG EXTRA: Fans Help Fuel Ferris State Past Northwood In Season Opener
Big Rapids, Mich. - Nationally sixth-ranked Ferris State’s 40-3 victory on Saturday night was aided by a 24-point second half push, but maybe just as importantly, one of the largest crowds in recent history at Top Taggart Field.
September 13, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State Football Highlights vs Northwood
The Ferris State University football squad kicked off the 2015 campaign in impressive fashion as the Bulldogs rolled past Northwood 40-3 before a large home crowd on Sept. 12 at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
Senior quarterback and reigning Harlon Hill Trophy winner Jason Vander Laan threw for 320 yards and added 158 more on the ground as the Bulldogs tallied 24 second-half points to break the game open for their 15th-straight regular-season victory dating back to 2013.
September 12, 2015
#2 Ferris State Opens 2015 Campaign With Convincing Win Before Large Home Crowd
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad kicked off the 2015 campaign in impressive fashion as the Bulldogs rolled past Northwood 40-3 before a large home crowd on Saturday (Sept. 12) night at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
September 10, 2015
PREVIEW: Defending GLIAC Champs Open Title Defense Against Northwood This Saturday Night!
This Week: The Ferris State University football squad kicks off its 2015 campaign at home on Saturday (Sept. 12) as the Bulldogs entertain Northwood at FSU’s Top Taggart Field. Kickoff for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) game is set for 7 p.m. (ET) under the lights in Big Rapids.
September 10, 2015
Ferris State Athletics Saddened By Loss Of Former Football Head Coach Nick Coso
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics and the Bulldog Football program has been saddened by the loss of former head coach Nick Coso, who passed away on Wednesday (Sept. 9) after a short illness.
September 9, 2015
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese previews the 2015 campaign and the season opener against Northwood on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley
September 9, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese Talks About Saturday's Opener
Hear from head coach Tony Annese before the Bulldogs open the season against Northwood on Saturday night at Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. (ET).
September 8, 2015
Preseason #2 Ferris State Opens 2015 Campaign At Home This Saturday Night
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Bulldogs, ranked second nationally in the Sporting News Preaseason poll, will open defense of its Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship at home on Saturday (Sept. 12) as FSU hosts the Northwood Timberwolves in its 2015 season opener at Top Taggart Field.
September 7, 2015
Ferris State's Vander Laan & Zimmer Tabbed Consensus Preseason All-Americans Heading Into 2015 Season
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two standouts set to start their senior campaigns on the gridirion for the Ferris State University Bulldogs continue to receive preseason All-America acclaim as quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) and defensive lineman Justin Zimmer (Greenville) have both garnered preseason accolades from additional sources.
September 3, 2015
"Ferris State Friday's" Returns On 107.3 FM WBBL Starting This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced the continuation of a partnership with popular West Michigan sports leader WBBL and will continue "Ferris State Friday's" this fall, starting this week.
August 28, 2015
Ferris State Football To Receive Big National Exposure This Season With Live TV Broadcast
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad, which is ranked as the #2 team in the country in one preseason poll, will garner additional exposure this season as the defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champions' home contest versus Michigan Tech in October has been chosen for a live national television broadcast.
August 28, 2015
Ferris State Dominates Detroit Free Press Preseason "Little All-America" Picks
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad dominated a listing of preseason "Little All-America" selections announced on Friday by the Detroit Free Press.
August 28, 2015
WATCH: 2015 Ferris State Football Media Day Recap
Hear from head coach Tony Annese, senior quarterback Jason Vander Laan and junior wide receiver Shakur Sanders as the Ferris State University football team unveiled new uniforms at the team's Media Day on Thursday morning.
August 26, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Tabbed As Nation's Top Scholar-Athlete!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was not only the nation's top football player last fall, but has also now been chosen as the country's top student-athlete regardless of sport as he was named the 2015 Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) National Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
August 24, 2015
Ferris State Football Picked Sixth In AFCA Division II Preseason Poll
Big Rapids, Mich. - The defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team continues to receive preseason acclaim as the Bulldogs have been picked sixth in the country in the 2015 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II National Preseason Poll.
August 19, 2015
Ferris State Football Media & Photo Day Set For Aug. 27 At Top Taggart Field
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program will hold its 2015 Media & Photo Day on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Top Taggart Field on the FSU campus in Big Rapids, Mich. The event will coincide with the team's first major scrimmage of the year.
August 19, 2015
WATCH: Ferris First Feature On Bulldog Football's Cody Dingeldey
Cody Dingeldey, who plays center for Ferris State University's football team, discusses why Ferris State was his No. 1 choice in this feature video. #Ferr1s
August 17, 2015
Ferris State Football - Sights From Fall Practice
The Ferris State University football squad opened fall camp this past weekend. Here are a few photos & sights from the opening days of practice. Photos are courtesy of Kevin McDermott.
August 17, 2015
FEATURE: 2015 Season Gives Senior Receiver Jake Lampman A Second Opportunity
Big Rapids, Mich. - For a player that missed the final nine games of the 2014 season, fifth-year senior receiver Jake Lampman looked fresh in the team's first full-squad practice of camp on Monday (Aug. 17) morning at Top Taggart Field.
August 17, 2015
WATCH: Ferris State Football Holds First Full Squad Practice Monday
Monday morning marked the first full-squad practice for the 2015 Ferris State University football team at Top Taggart Field. Head Coach Tony Annese ran the squad through a full complement of drills, even working on special teams later in the practice. The 2015 schedule kicks off on Sept. 12 when the Bulldogs host Northwood in Big Rapids at 7 p.m.
August 13, 2015
Join The Ferris State Football GridIron Club - Official Invite From Coach Annese
An official invitation to join the Ferris State University Football GridIron Club from Bulldog head coach Tony Annese.
August 13, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Chosen As Division II Regional Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout quarterback and 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy recipient Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been chosen as a regional winner of the D2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2 CCA) Scholar-Athlete Of The Year honor.
August 12, 2015
Nation's Preseason #2 Ferris State Opens Fall Football Camp This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - The nation's preseason #2 Ferris State University football team officially reports for the 2015 campaign with high expectations again following a historic season last year as fall camp begins this week in Big Rapids.
August 12, 2015
Ferris State Kicker Mitch Bredberg Named To 2015 Fred Mitchell Award Watch List
Big Rapids, Mich. - Another Ferris State University football player claimed preseason recognition on the eve of the 2015 campaign as sophomore kicker Mitch Bredberg (Ada/Grand Rapids West Catholic) has been named to the 2015 Fred Mitchell Award Preseason Watch List.
August 11, 2015
Defending GLIAC Champ Ferris State Picked First In GLIAC Preseason Poll
Big Rapids, Mich. - The defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team has been projected to repeat atop the conference standings as the 2015 GLIAC Football North Division Preseason Poll was announced Tuesday with the Bulldogs at the top of the list.
August 10, 2015
Vander Laan & Zimmer Tabbed As Lindy's Preseason All-Americans; JVL Earns Nation's MVP Honor
Big Rapids, Mich. - With fall camp slated to open later this week, two senior members of the defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team continue to receive additional postseason accolades.
August 10, 2015
WATCH: 2015 Ferris State Football Preview
Head coach Tony Annese previews the 2015 Ferris State University football season in this interview with Rob Bentley, assistant athletics director for communications.
The Bulldogs finished 11-0 overall and 10-0 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for their first league championship since 1999.
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July 30, 2015
Ferris State Athletics Announces Fall Ticket Information; Purchase Football Tickets Now!
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Athletics Department has announced ticket information pertaining to home contests for the 2015 fall sports season, which includes FSU football, volleyball and women's soccer action.
July 21, 2015
All-Americans Jason Vander Laan & Samantha Johnson Selected As Ferris State Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of The Year"
Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University All-America student-athletes have been chosen as the prestigious winners of the Dean Davenport "Bulldog Of The Year" Award for the 2014-15 athletics campaign in an announcement made today.
July 20, 2015
Ferris State Harlon Hill Winner Jason Vander Laan A National Nominee For 2015 AFCA Good Works Team
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second year in a row, Ferris State University quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been annnounced by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as one of the national nominees for the 2015 All-State AFCA Good Works Team.
July 15, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Tabbed GLIAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) not only excelled on the field this past year as evidenced by his selection as the Harlon Hill Trophy recipient, but also ranked among the top performers in the classroom as he was chosen today as the 2014-15 GLIAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
July 2, 2015
RECAP: 32nd Annual Ferris State Football Golf Outing Deemed A Big Success
Big Rapids, Mich. - The defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football program, which is also the preseason #2 team in the country heading into the 2015 season, recently welcomed a large contingent of family, friends, supporters and alumni for the 32nd annual Bulldog Football Golf Outing at Clear Lake Golf Club in June.
July 2, 2015
NINE Members Of Nation's #2 Ferris State Football Team Claim Preseason All-America Honors
Big Rapids, Mich. - The excitement is building for the 2015 fall campaign as nine members of the defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad have been chosen as USA Football Preseason Division II All-Americans.
June 2, 2015
Defending GLIAC Champion Ferris State Tabbed #2 Nationally In Preseason Poll
Big Rapids, Mich. - The first NCAA Division II preseason football poll is out and defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State as been tabbed as the nation's #2 team, according to the Sporting News.
May 13, 2015
Three Seniors Honored As FSU Football Tops In-State D2 Schools In Academic Honor Society Selections
Big Rapids, Mich. - Three seniors from last fall's historic Ferris State University football squad have earned membership on the 2015 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society for their work both on the field and in the classroom.
May 5, 2015
WATCH: Football Holds Ring Ceremony
The Ferris State University football squad officially received its 2014 championship rings as the Bulldogs held a special ceremony in conjunction with the annual Bulldog Football Lift-A-Thon this past Friday (April 24) evening.
May 4, 2015
Ferris State's Marcus Cribbs Joins NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers Following Weekend Draft
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the third-straight year, a former Ferris State University football player will have an opportunity to compete in the National Football League (NFL) as defensive lineman Marcus Cribbs (Clinton Township/Lakeshore) joined the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly after this weekend's NFL Draft concluded on Saturday night as an undrafted free agent and has received a rookie mini-camp tryout invite.
May 4, 2015
Ferris State Football Golf Outing Set For June 6 With Large Turnout Expected After Historic Season
Big Rapids, Mich. - After a historic championship season last fall, attendance is expected to be high and spots are filling up fast for the 32nd annual Ferris State University football Golf Outing, which takes place on Saturday, June 6, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids.
April 30, 2015
Former Ferris State Football Players Pegged On Lists Heading Into NFL Draft
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 80th annual National Football League (NFL) Draft takes place this weekend the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and at least one recent Ferris State University football standout is hoping to hear his name called or be contacted by NFL or professional football franchises as a potential free agent pickup following the annual event.
April 27, 2015
Ferris State Football Receives Championship Rings & Crowns Lift-A-Thon Winners In Special Event
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad officially received its 2014 championship rings as the Bulldogs held a special ceremony in conjunction with the annual Bulldog Football Lift-A-Thon this past Friday (April 24) evening.
April 21, 2015
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese (SPRING GAME RECAP)
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese wraps up the spring football game with host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
April 21, 2015
Ferris State Football To Hold Special Championship Ring Ceremony & Lift-A-Thon Friday
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program will hold a special championship ring ceremony this Friday (April 24) night in conjunction with the annual Football Lift-A-Thon at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
April 18, 2015
Offense Holds Off Defense As Defending GLIAC Champions Hold Annual Spring Football Game
Big Rapids, Mich. - A key fourth-quarter touchdown helped the offensive unit hold off a late surge from the defensive squad as the defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team held its 2015 Crimson & Gold Spring Game before a large crowd of fans on a beautiful Saturday (April 18) afternoon at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
April 18, 2015
WATCH: Spring Game Highlights
Highlights of the 2015 Ferris State Football Spring Game.
April 17, 2015
Special Format & Honorary Coaches-Captains Announced For Saturday's Spring Football Game
Big Rapids, Mich. - A special offense versus defense format will be used and honorary coaches and captains have been named as the Ferris State University football team prepares to host its annual Crimson & Gold Spring Game on Saturday (April 18) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
April 16, 2015
TONIGHT: Special "Bulldogs After Hours" Talk Show To Air Live On Bulldog Sports Network & Sunny 97.3 FM
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics will celebrate this past season's accomplishments and recap a highly-successful year for the Bulldogs this coming Wednesday (April 22) evening as "Bulldogs After Hours" is presented live on the Bulldog Sports Network.
April 14, 2015
Ferris State Football Spring Game To Be Broadcast Live By Sunny 97.3 FM & Bulldog Sports Network
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Bulldog Sports Network, in conjunction with local flagship station Sunny 97.3 FM, has announced this Saturday's (April 18) Ferris State Football Crimson & Gold Spring Game will be carried live both locally and around the world.
April 13, 2015
Big Day Planned As GLIAC Champion Ferris State Hosts Annual Spring Game This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football fans will have an opportunity to watch the defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champions in action as they prepare for the 2015 campaign when the Bulldogs hold their annual Crimson & Gold Spring Game this Saturday, April 18, at Top Taggart Field.
March 27, 2015
Former FSU Captain A.J. McEwen Begins Pro Career With Storied Arena Football League Franchise
Big Rapids, Mich. - Former Ferris State University football captain Adrian "A.J." McEwen, who completed his eligibility this past fall in helping lead the Bulldogs to the 2014 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship, has embarked on his professional football career as he recently was signed to a contract by the Arena Football League's (AFL) San Jose Sabercats.
March 26, 2015
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese previews spring football and talks about the Bulldogs' offseason on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley
March 23, 2015
Former Ferris State Tailback Korey Ringer Inks Pro Contract With Arizona Scorpions
Big Rapids, Mich. - A former Ferris State University football standout has inked a professional contract as standout running back Korey Ringer was recently signed by the Arizona Scorpions of the AAA Professional Football League.
March 19, 2015
Defending GLIAC Champion Ferris State Opens Spring Football This Friday!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State will officially start preparations for its 2015 gridiron campaign as the Bulldogs open spring football drills this Friday, March 20, in Big Rapids.
March 2, 2015
Bulldogs #12 in Nation on Twitter
Thank you Bulldog Nation! Ferris State Athletics has crossed 5,000 Twitter followers and is now #12 out of more than 300 NCAA Division II athletic departments in the U.S. and Canada.
February 24, 2015
GLIAC Champion Ferris State Lands Heralded Florida Speedster Davontae Harrington
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program, which claimed the 2014 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship, has added to yet another stellar recruiting class as the Bulldogs recently inked heralded Florida speedster Davontae Harrington (St. Petersburg, Fla./Dixie Hollins).
February 16, 2015
#8,000! Thank You Fans!
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February 15, 2015
Three Bulldogs Receive All-America Accolades From Hansen's Football Gazette
Big Rapids, Mich. - Three members of Ferris State University's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship football team from last fall recently added additional All-America honors to their collection as the Don Hansen's Football Gazette All-America Team was announced this spring.
February 5, 2015
WATCH: Annese Releases Impactful Recruiting Class
A total of 30 student-athletes, including 26 prep in-state products and four out-of-state signees, have joined the Ferris State University football program as the Bulldogs unveiled their 2015 recruiting class with a big splash.
February 4, 2015
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: GLIAC Champion Ferris State Lands Talented Championship Recruits In 2015 Class
Big Rapids, Mich. - A championship program hauled in championship players as the Ferris State University football squad, which claimed the 2014 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship, and head coach Tony Annese unveiled this year's class of recruits on National Signing Day.
February 4, 2015
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: Ferris State Football 2015 "Signing Day Central"
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 30 student-athletes, including 26 prep in-state products and four out-of-state signees, have joined the Ferris State University football program as the Bulldogs unveiled their 2015 recruiting class with a big splash. Click here for complete signing day coverage.
February 2, 2015
GLIAC Champion Ferris State To Announce 2015 Football Recruiting Class On National Signing Day
Big Rapids, Mich. - The annual college football national signing day is scheduled for this Wednesday (Feb. 4) and once again the Ferris State University football program will take part in the nationwide festivities as 2014 GLIAC and AFCA Regional Coach of the Year Tony Annese announces his fourth class of incoming recruits.
January 30, 2015
Ferris State Football Racks Up Eight More All-America Awards As National Signing Day Approaches
Big Rapids, Mich. - Although National Signing Day is only five days away, the Ferris State University football program continues to receive outstanding recognition from a historic 2014 campaign as the Bulldogs had eight individuals chosen to the USA College Football Division II All-America Team.
January 27, 2015
FSSU TV - Harlon Hill Winner Jason Vander Laan 1/27/15
The 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy Award winner, Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan, is featured on this week's episode of Ferris Sports Update TV with host Rob Bentley.
January 27, 2015
Awards Keep Coming In As Four Ferris State Football Standouts Named To D2Football.com All-America Team
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program continues to receive All-America recognition following a historic 2014 fall campaign as D2football.com unveiled its All-America teams today (Jan. 27) and four FSU student-athletes were recognized.
January 26, 2015
Ferris State Ranks Among League Leaders With 73 Student-Athletes On GLIAC Fall All-Academic Teams
Big Rapids, Mich. - Six Ferris State University fall athletic programs combined to place 73 student-athletes on the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic teams for the fall semester as the conference recently unveiled its all-academic and all-academic excellence teams.
January 26, 2015
Ferris State Football & Volleyball Combine For League-Best Four GLIAC Commissioner's Award Recipients
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football and volleyball programs not only experienced success on the field by winning Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championships in the fall, but the two teams also combined to help the Bulldogs tally the most GLIAC Commissioner's Award recipients of any school in the league.
January 20, 2015
WBBL Morning Show To Broadcast Live From New Ferris State University Center This Friday Morning!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University students, alumni and fans will have a special opportunity to be part of a live radio show originating from the FSU campus and the new University Center this Friday (Jan. 23) morning. The WBBL morning show, which can be heard on West Michigan's Sports Leader 107.3 WBBL FM in the Grand Rapids market, will broadcast live from the building on the Big Rapids campus from 6-9 a.m. (ET).
January 9, 2015
FSU's Jason Vander Laan Receives Harlon Hill Trophy In Florence, Ala. (Photo Gallery)
Ferris State University standout junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was presented as the 29th annual recipient of the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy as the nation's top NCAA Division II football player on Friday (Jan. 9) during a luncheon in Florence, Ala. Here are photos from the event!
January 9, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Presented 29th Annual Harlon Hill Trophy As Nation's Top Division II Player
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was presented as the 29th annual recipient of the prestigious Harlon Hill Trophy as the nation's top NCAA Division II football player on Friday (Jan. 9) during a luncheon in Florence, Ala.
January 8, 2015
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan To Be Presented Harlon Hill Trophy On Friday In Alabama
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 2014 winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy presented to NCAA Division II football's top player will be officially recognized on Friday (Jan. 9) as Ferris State University standout junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) will be formally introduced as this year's recipient in Florence, Ala.
December 19, 2014
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Named Harlon Hill Trophy Recipient As Nation's Top Player
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the first time in the 106-year history of the Ferris State University football program, a Bulldog student-athlete has achieved the highest individual honor in the country as talented junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was named Friday (Dec. 19) as the winner of the 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy presented to NCAA Division II's Most Outstanding Player.
December 19, 2014
Live Online Webcast Today Of Harlon Hill Trophy Announcement At 3 PM (ET) Or Join The 'Dawgs At BW3 In Grand Rapids
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy will be awarded today (Dec. 19) and Ferris State University Athletics will hold a special "Harlon Hill Watch" gathering at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Grand Rapids. A live online webcast is also available.
December 19, 2014
Vander Laan Wins Harlon Hill 12/19/14
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the first time in the 106-year history of the Ferris State University football program, a Bulldog student-athlete has achieved the highest individual honor in the country as talented junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was named Friday (Dec. 19) as the winner of the 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy presented to NCAA Division II's Most Outstanding Player.
December 18, 2014
Ferris State's Vander Laan Headlines AP Little All-America Squad As Nation's Top QB; VanderKlok A Second Team Choice
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has received one of his most noteworthy awards yet as he was chosen today to the 2014 Associated Press Little All-America First Team.
December 17, 2014
Four Bulldogs Claim Daktronics All-America Honors & Vander Laan Named National Player Of The Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - Four members of the 2014 Ferris State University football team have earned Daktronics All-America honors after a historic season for the Bulldogs this past fall.
December 17, 2014
Vander Laan - Harlon Hill Trophy Finalist 12/17/14
The 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy will be announced Friday (Dec. 19) honoring the NCAA Division II Football Player of the Year. Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan is among the nine national finalists. Click for video highlights!
December 16, 2014
"Harlon Hill Watch" Gathering For FSU's Jason Vander Laan To Take Place Friday At BW3 In Downtown Grand Rapids
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced plans for a special "Harlon Hill Watch" gathering to be held this Friday (Dec. 19) at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown Grand Rapids. FSU junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) is among nine national finalists for the prestigious award presented to NCAA Division II's top player.
December 12, 2014
Ferris State's Justin Zimmer A National Finalist For Cliff Harris Award
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout junior defensive end Justin Zimmer (Greenville) of the Ferris State University football squad has been chosen as one of the national finalists for the 2014 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented to the nation's top small college defensive player.
December 12, 2014
FSU's Vander Laan & VanderKlok Claim BSN All-America Honors; JVL Named National Offensive POY
Big Rapids, Mich. - Two members of Ferris State University's starting football offensive unit this fall have claimed first team All-America recognition from Beyond Sports Network. BSN unveiled its 2014 All-America squads and the first team offensive unit was highlighted by FSU junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) along with senior left tackle Jacob VanderKlok (Caledonia/Grand Rapids South Christian).
December 10, 2014
Five Bulldogs Named To BSN All-Region Team; Vander Laan Adds Another Regional MVP Honor
Big Rapids, Mich. - The postseason awards continue to roll in for the Ferris State University football squad as five student-athletes have achieved Beyond Sports Network All-Super Region Four recognition for the recently-completed 2014 campaign.
December 9, 2014
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Tabbed Nation's Top Quarterback On AFCA All-America Team
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has added one of his most impressive accomplishments yet following a historic Ferris State University football campaign as he was tabbed the nation's top quarterback today (Dec. 9) by the American Football Coaches Association.
December 8, 2014
Ferris State's Tony Annese Chosen As AFCA Regional Coach Of The Year & Among National Finalists
Big Rapids, Mich. - After guiding the Ferris State University football program to one of the most successful seasons in school history, FSU head coach Tony Annese has been tabbed today as the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Regional Coach of the Year.
December 3, 2014
FSSU TV - Harlon Hill Finalist Jason Vander Laan 12/03/14
Junior quarterback & Harlon Hill Trophy finalist Jason Vander Laan joins host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap the NCAA Playoffs and the 2014 season.
December 3, 2014
FSU's Justin Zimmer Chosen As Capital One Academic All-America First Team Honoree
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout Ferris State University defensive end Justin Zimmer (Greenville) has added yet another honor to his impressive list of accomplishments as he was chosen today to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-America First Team for his performance on the field and in the classroom.
December 3, 2014
Five Bulldogs Receive All-Super Region Four Honors; Vander Laan Tabbed Region's Offensive Player Of Year
Big Rapids, Mich. - After one of the most successful seasons in the 106-year history of Ferris State University football, five members of the Bulldog program have claimed 2014 Daktronics All-Super Region Four recognition as announced today.
December 2, 2014
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Selected As Harlon Hill Trophy National Finalist
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian), who led the Ferris State University football team to the school's first 11-0 regular season in 106 years this fall, has been named a national finalist for the 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy presented to Division II's top performer.
November 29, 2014
Memorable Ferris State Football Season Comes To A Close In NCAA Division II Playoffs
Big Rapids, Mich. – A memorable and historic Ferris State University football campaign came to a close on Saturday (Nov. 29) as the Bulldogs saw their season come to an end with a 46-33 setback to Ohio Dominican in the second round of the NCAA Division II Playoffs at Top Taggart Field.
November 29, 2014
Post Game Presser 11/29/14
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese, quarterback Jason Vander Laan, and slot Dontae Ingraham address the media following the game vs. Ohio Dominican.
November 28, 2014
Ferris Sports Update - NCAA Football Preview w/Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese sits down with host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show to preview the NCAA Playoffs.
November 28, 2014
Annese on ODU 11/28/14
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese addresses the media before the 2nd round NCAA playoff game in Big Rapids against Ohio Dominican.
November 28, 2014
Vander Laan on ODU 11/28/14
Ferris State Football Quarterback Jason Vander Laan addresses the media before the 2nd round NCAA playoff game in Big Rapids against Ohio Dominican.
November 28, 2014
Zimmer on ODU 11/28/14
Ferris State Football Defensive End Justin Zimmer addresses the media before the 2nd round NCAA playoff game in Big Rapids against Ohio Dominican.
November 26, 2014
Ferris State's Justin Zimmer Among Nominees For 2014 Cliff Harris Defensive Player Of The Year Nod
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout junior defensive end Justin Zimmer (Greenville) of the Ferris State University football squad has been chosen as one of the nominees for the 2014 Cliff Harris Award, which is presented to the nation's top small college defensive player.
November 26, 2014
Ferris State's Zimmer One Of Eight National Finalists For Gene Upshaw Lineman Of Year Award
Big Rapids, Mich. - Junior defensive end Justin Zimmer (Greenville) of the unbeaten Ferris State University football squad has added yet another honor to his impressive list of accomplishments as the standout was tabbed today as one of eight national finalists for the 2014 Gene Upshaw Lineman of the Year Award presented to Division II's top offensive or defensive lineman.
November 24, 2014
PREVIEW: Unbeaten Bulldogs Host Ohio Dominican In NCAA Playoff Game This Saturday
The unbeaten Ferris State University football team will host its first NCAA Division II Playoff game in 18 years this week as the Bulldogs square off against fellow Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) foe Ohio Dominican on Saturday (Nov. 29) at FSU's Top Taggart Field. Kickoff for the second-round playoff game is scheduled for 12 p.m. (ET).
November 22, 2014
Ferris State Football To Host Ohio Dominican In NCAA Playoffs On Nov. 29
Big Rapids, Mich. - The matchup is officially set and the opponent is now known for the unbeaten Ferris State University football team's NCAA Division II Football Playoff game set for Saturday, Nov. 29, at Top Taggart Field.
November 20, 2014
FSSU TV - Football Assistant Coach Ryan Hodges 11/20/14
Ferris State University football assistant coach Ryan Hodges recaps the regular-season ending win over Walsh and previews what's ahead in the NCAA Playoffs on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
November 20, 2014
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Officially Announced As 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) was officially announced Thursday as one of the 36 candidates vying for the 2014 Harlon Hill Trophy presented to Division's II top player in the country.
November 19, 2014
Sixteen Ferris State Players Named All-GLIAC; Vander Laan, VanderKlok & Annese Bring Home Awards!
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 16 Ferris State University football players received All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) recognition and the Bulldogs brought home three major awards as the league unveiled its 2014 all-conference teams today.
November 18, 2014
Starting Time & Ticket Info Announced For Ferris State's NCAA Football Playoff Home Game On Nov. 29
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University has announced the official starting time and ticket information for the unbeaten Bulldogs' NCAA Division II Football Playoff game set for Saturday, Nov. 29, at Top Taggart Field.
November 16, 2014
Ferris State Football Receives NCAA Playoff Berth & Earns First-Round Bye As #1 Seed
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team has officially received the school's first NCAA Division II Playoff appearance in 18 years as the Bulldogs were tabbed as the number one seed in Super Region Four during the official NCAA Selection Show on Sunday evening.
November 16, 2014
Ferris State Football: NCAA Selection Show 2014
Ferris State Football: NCAA Selection Show 2014
November 15, 2014
Ferris State Caps Unbeaten Regular-Season & Wins GLIAC Crown Outright With Thrilling Comeback
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team capped off an unbeaten regular-season and claimed the outright Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship with an improbable 46-42 comeback win over Walsh University in the regular-season finale on Saturday (Nov. 15) in Canton, Ohio.
November 14, 2014
Ferris State's Vander Laan Tabbed As BSN National Athlete Of The Week For Unbeaten Bulldogs
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) continued his march to a potential Harlon Hill Trophy by being chosen this week as one of the Beyond Sports Network Division II Athletes of the Week.
November 13, 2014
Ferris State Kicker Mitch Bredberg Honored On List Of Excellence
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University redshirt freshman kicker Mitch Bredberg (Ada/Grand Rapids West Catholic) was recently recognized for his efforts by being named to The Fred Mitchell Award list of excellence for the month of October.
November 13, 2014
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Heads Historic Fawcett Stadium Looking To Cap Perfect Regular-Season
This Week: The unbeaten and nationally-ranked Ferris State University football squad visits the Walsh Cavaliers for its 2014 regular-season finale on Saturday (Nov. 15) in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for 12 p.m. (ET) at historic Fawcett Stadium located at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
November 12, 2014
FSSU TV - Football Assistant Coach Brady 11/12/14
Ferris State Football Assistant Coach Ryan Brady joins host Rob Bentley on the Ferris Sports Update TV show to recap the win over Northern Michigan & preview the trip to Walsh.
November 8, 2014
Ferris State Football Beats NMU To Claim Share Of First GLIAC Championship Since 1999
Big Rapids, Mich. - The undefeated Ferris State University football team clinched at least a share of the program’s first Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Championship since 1999 by rallying behind for a 35-17 win over Northern Michigan on Saturday (Nov. 8) at FSU’s Top Taggart Field.
November 7, 2014
Ferris State QB Jason Vander Laan Claims National Offensive Player Of Week Honors From Two More Sources
Big Rapids, Mich. - On the eve of the unbeaten Ferris State University football team's regular-season home finale, Bulldog junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has continued to reap the rewards of last week's play by being chosen as the National Offensive Player of the Week from two more additional sources.
November 6, 2014
FSSU TV - Football Assistant Coach Zeitman 11/06/14
Ferris State Football Assistant Head Coach Rob Zeitman sits down with host Rob Bentley to review the high-scoring win over Lake Erie and preview this week's Senior Day matchup with Northern Michigan on Ferris Sports Update TV.
November 6, 2014
GLIAC-Best Three Ferris State Football Players Earn Academic All-District Honors!
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team is not only achieving success on the field, but the Bulldogs have also enjoyed success in the classroom as three student-athletes have been named to the 2014 Capital One Academic All-District IV Team, which is the most of any Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) member school.
November 6, 2014
PREVIEW: Unbeaten Bulldogs Host NMU In Regular-Season Home Finale Saturday
This Week: The unbeaten and nationally-ranked Ferris State University football squad hosts the Northern Michigan Wildcats in its 2014 regular-season home finale on Saturday (Nov. 8) at FSU’s Top Taggart Field. Kickoff for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) contest is set for 12 p.m. (ET).
November 4, 2014
Ferris State Football Hosts NMU For Senior Day Saturday & Can Clinch At Least Share Of GLIAC Championship
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team will host the Northern Michigan Wildcats this Saturday (Nov. 8) in the final regular-season home contest of the 2014 season at FSU's Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
November 3, 2014
Harlon Hill Candidate Jason Vander Laan Chosen As GLIAC & National Offensive Player Of The Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - Yet another standout performance on a memorable day has landed Ferris State University junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) the National Offensive Player of the Week honor from Beyond Sports Network.
November 3, 2014
Ferris State Offensive Line Tabbed As National Offensive Line Of The Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - After helping the unbeaten Ferris State University football squad to another memorable offensive performance this past weekend, the Bulldog offensive line unit has received acclaim by being tabbed as the Nation's Offensive Line of the Week by Beyond Sports Network.
November 1, 2014
Ferris State Wins High-Scoring Home Tilt Against Lake Erie To Keep Perfect Season Intact
Big Rapids, Mich. - The undefeated and nationally top five-ranked Ferris State University football team returned home Saturday (Nov. 1) to open and two-game homestand and won a track meet against the inspired Lake Erie Storm as the Bulldogs recorded a high-scoring 66-56 triumph at Top Taggart Field.
November 1, 2014
Lake Erie 1st Half Highlights 11/01/2014
Highlights of the 28-21 Ferris State Football lead over the Lake Erie Storm after the first half in Big Rapids.
October 30, 2014
FSSU TV - Football Head Coach Annese 10/30/14
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese recaps the big win over Michigan Tech and previews Lake Erie on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley
October 30, 2014
PREVIEW: Unbeaten Bulldogs Host Lake Erie This Saturday To Open Two-Game Homestand
This Week: The unbeaten and nationally-ranked Ferris State University football squad opens a two-game Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) homestand on Saturday (Nov. 1) against the Lake Erie Storm at Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. (ET).
October 29, 2014
Annese on Lake Erie 10/29/14
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese addresses the media following the Michigan Tech game and prior to the contest vs. Lake Erie.
October 29, 2014
Zimmer on Lake Erie 10/29/14
Junior defensive lineman Justin Zimmer addresses the media following the Michigan Tech game and prior to the Lake Erie game.
October 28, 2014
Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate Jason Vander Laan Breaks FSU's Career Total Offense Record
Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout quarterback and Harlon Hill Trophy candidate Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) etched his name in the record books this past Saturday (Oct. 25) as he became the school's all-time leader in career total offense during the unbeaten Bulldogs' impressive 37-3 win at Michigan Tech.
October 27, 2014
Ferris State Football Tops First NCAA Super Region Rankings & Consensus Top Five Team In The Nation
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team is reaping the rewards of being the region's only remaining unbeaten team as the Bulldogs are currently listed first in the initial NCAA Division II Super Regional Four Rankings announced today.
October 27, 2014
Unbeaten GLIAC Leader Ferris State Returns Home To Host Lake Erie For Kids Day This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - Michigan's only remaining unbeaten collegiate or professional football team returns home this week as the Ferris State University Bulldogs open a two-game homestand against the Lake Erie Storm on Saturday (Nov. 1) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 25, 2014
Ferris State Football Posts Decisive Win In Showdown At Sherman Field To Remain Unbeaten
Big Rapids, Mich. - An impressive defensive performance led the nationally-ranked and unbeaten Ferris State University football team to a decisive 37-3 win over the Michigan Tech Huskies in a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) showdown at Sherman Field on Saturday (Oct. 25) in Houghton, Mich.
October 25, 2014
WATCH: Touchdown at Tech
Ferris State Football's Jahaan Brown with a one yard run to put Ferris State up 23-0 over Michigan Tech in the 3rd quarter
October 23, 2014
WATCH: Vander Laan Interview
Football Quarterback Jason Vander Laan addresses the media following practice on Wednesday afternoon and previews the upcoming gridiron battle at Michigan Tech.
October 22, 2014
PREVIEW: Ferris State Heads North For "Showdown At Sherman Field" Against Michigan Tech
This Week: The unbeaten and nationally-ranked Ferris State University football squad is back on the road again for a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) tilt against the unbeaten Michigan Tech Huskies on Saturday (Oct. 25). The “Showdown at Sherman Field” in Houghton begins at 1 p.m. (ET).
October 22, 2014
Ferris State & Michigan Tech To Battle In Four Different Sports This Weekend
Big Rapids, Mich. - It will be a "Dogs vs. Dogs" weekend as the Ferris State University Bulldogs square off against the Michigan Tech Huskies in four different sports over a two-day span on Friday and Saturday (Oct. 24-25).
October 21, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley to recap the exciting win over Ohio Dominican and preview this week's showdown with Michigan Tech on the Ferris Sports Update TV show.
October 20, 2014
Ferris State Football Ranked As Nation's #1 Team In Three Online Computer Polls
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team, which has won a NCAA Division II nation-leading 11-straight games dating back to last season, is currently ranked number one in the country in three different online computer polls released following a big road win this past weekend.
October 20, 2014
Two Ferris State Standouts Receive National Player Of Week Honors After Impressive Road Win
Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University football standouts have received national acclaim after leading the unbeaten Bulldogs to an impressive 34-19 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road win at Ohio Dominican on Saturday (Oct. 18) in Columbus, Ohio.
October 18, 2014
#11 Ferris State Topples #7 Ohio Dominican In Showdown Of Unbeaten GLIAC Leaders
Big Rapids, Mich. - The nationally-ranked Ferris State University football team pulled off one of its biggest wins in many years as FSU recorded an exciting 34-19 road victory over fellow unbeaten and reigning GLIAC Champion Ohio Dominican on Saturday (Oct. 18) in Columbus, Ohio.
October 18, 2014
WATCH: Ohio Dominican Highlights
Highlights of the victory over Ohio Dominican on Saturday afternoon in Columbus.
October 16, 2014
Ferris State Football Heads Into Saturday's Showdown As Nation's Leader In Total Offense
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad will enter Saturday's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) showdown at Ohio Dominican as the nation's top offensive team, according to the release on this week's NCAA Division II National Statistical Rankings.
October 15, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese recaps the dominating win over Tiffin and previews this week's showdown at Ohio Dominican on the Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley
October 15, 2014
PREVIEW: Bulldogs Visit Ohio Dominican For Saturday Showdown Between GLIAC Leaders
This Week: The unbeaten and nationally-ranked Ferris State University football squad hits the road for a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) showdown against the Ohio Dominican Panthers on Saturday (Oct. 18) at Panther Field in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. (ET).
October 14, 2014
Ferris State's Jahaan Brown Earns National Honors For Second-Straight Week!
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive week, Ferris State University redshirt freshman tailback Jahaan Brown (East Grand Rapids) has earned National Player of the Week recognition.
October 13, 2014
Unbeaten Ferris State Football Continues Big Climb In National Rankings
Big Rapids, Mich. - An unbeaten start to the 2014 campaign thru six weeks has helped the Ferris State University football team climb even higher in the national polls this week heading into a Saturday Showdown between the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC's) highest ranked programs.
October 11, 2014
Unbeaten Bulldogs Put Up School-Record Numbers In Home Win To Setup Big Showdown
Big Rapids, Mich. – The unbeaten and nationally-ranked Ferris State University football team treated the home crowd at Top Taggart Field to another big victory on Saturday (Oct. 11) as a strong first half propelled the Bulldogs to a 68-20 victory over the Tiffin Dragons.
October 11, 2014
WATCH: Tiffin Highlights
Highlights of the 68-20 Ferris State victory over the Tiffin Dragons on Saturday afternoon.
October 11, 2014
WATCH LIVE: Spring Game
Watch this afternoon's football game live on the Bulldog Sports Network;
October 9, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Assistant Coach Sparky McEwen
Host Rob Bentley recaps the homecoming win over Findlay and previews the matchup with Tiffin alongside FSU assistant coach Sparky McEwen on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
October 8, 2014
PREVIEW: Unbeaten Ferris State Hosts Tiffin This Saturday At Top Taggart Field
This Week: The unbeaten and nationally-ranked Ferris State University football squad continues its two-game homestand by hosting the Tiffin Dragons on Saturday, Oct. 11, at FSU's Top Taggart Field. Kickoff between the 5-0 Bulldogs and the 3-2 Dragons is set for 12 p.m. (ET). The two teams will meet for the first time since the 2011 campaign with Ferris State holding a 4-0 all-time mark against the Dragons to date.
October 8, 2014
WATCH: Annese Interview
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese addresses the media during Tiffin week.
October 8, 2014
WATCH: Brown Interview
Redshirt Freshman running back Jahaan Brown addresses the media during Tiffin week.
October 8, 2014
WATCH: Vander Laan Interview
Junior Quarterback Jason Vander Laan addresses the media following practice on Wednesday.
October 7, 2014
Home Action Continues This Week For Bulldog Teams On FSU Campus
Big Rapids, Mich. - Following a highly-successful homecoming, another busy weekend is on tap for Ferris State University Athletics as multiple Bulldog teams will once again be in action on the Big Rapids campus this weekend.
October 6, 2014
Ferris State's Jahaan Brown Achieves GLIAC & National Laurels This Week Following Record-Breaking Return
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the second consecutive week, a member of the nationally-ranked Ferris State University football team has received both Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) and National Player of the Week Award recognition following a Bulldog victory.
October 4, 2014
#13 Ferris State Football Remains Unbeaten With Big Homecoming Victory
Big Rapids, Mich. - The nationally 13th-ranked Ferris State University football team gave its fans plenty to cheer about on homecoming as the Bulldogs raced to a 49-21 victory over highly-regarded Findlay in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 4, 2014
#13 Ferris State Football Remains Unbeaten With Big Homecoming Victory
Big Rapids, Mich. - The nationally 13th-ranked Ferris State University football team gave its fans plenty to cheer about on homecoming as the Bulldogs raced to a 49-21 victory over highly-regarded Findlay in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 4, 2014
WATCH: Findlay Highlights
The nationally 13th-ranked Ferris State University football team gave its fans plenty to cheer about on homecoming as the Bulldogs raced to a 49-21 victory over highly-regarded Findlay in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 2, 2014
Ferris State Harlon Hill Trophy Candidate Jason Vander Laan Tabbed As National "Quarterback Of The Week"
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University junior All-America quarterback and Harlon Hill Trophy candidate Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has been tabbed as the USA College Football Division II "Quarterback Of The Week".
October 2, 2014
WATCH: Annese on Findlay
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese addresses the media entering homecoming weekend.
October 1, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Assistant Coach Tesfa Smith
First-year Ferris State University football assistant coach Tesfa Smith recaps the unbeaten Bulldogs' 47-13 road win at Saginaw Valley State and previews the homecoming matchup with host Rob Bentley on Ferris Sports Update TV.
October 1, 2014
PREVIEW: Unbeaten Bulldogs Host Findlay Oilers In Annual Homecoming Game This Saturday
The unbeaten Ferris State University football team returns to FSU's Top Taggart Field for its 2014 homecoming contest, presnted by the Sporting News Grill, against the Findlay Oilers on Saturday (Oct. 4) in Big Rapids. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. (ET) on the FSU campus between the 4-0 Bulldogs and the 3-1 Oilers.
October 1, 2014
Six Home Events In Three Days Highlight Ferris State's 2014 Homecoming Slate
Big Rapids, Mich. - Six home events in three days highlight Ferris State University's homecoming weekend as four Bulldog teams will be in action in Big Rapids this Friday thru Sunday (Oct. 3-5).
September 30, 2014
Unbeaten Ferris State Football Hosts Findlay For Homecoming This Saturday! Buy Tickets Now!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Tickets for this Saturday's (Oct.4) Ferris State University homecoming football showdown against Findlay at Top Taggart Field are currently on sale and fans can avoid potential lines and save by purchasing in advance.
September 29, 2014
FSU's Jason Vander Laan Claims GLIAC & National Player Of Week Recognition
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University junior All-America quarterback and Harlon Hill Trophy candidate Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has claimed both conference and national player of the week award recognition after the Bulldogs' impressive road win at Saginaw Valley State.
September 27, 2014
#14 Bulldogs Now 4-0 For First Time Since 1995 After Decisive Road Win At Saginaw Valley State
University Center, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team completed the opening month of the 2014 season with a perfect mark as the Bulldogs rolled to a 47-13 league road win over Saginaw Valley State on Saturday (Sept. 27) night to start 4-0 for the first time since 1995.
September 27, 2014
WATCH: SVSU Highlights
The Ferris State University football team completed the opening month of the 2014 season with a perfect mark as the Bulldogs rolled to a 47-13 league road win over Saginaw Valley State on Saturday (Sept. 27) night to start 4-0 for the first time since 1995.
September 24, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - Junior Quarterback Jason Vander Laan
Junior All-America quarterback and Harlon Hill Trophy candidate Jason Vander Laan of the Ferris State Football team sits down with host Rob Bentley to discuss the win over Grand Valley State, the team and his Bulldog career on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
September 24, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese recaps the Anchor-Bone Classic victory over Grand Valley State on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley
September 24, 2014
PREVIEW: 'Dawgs Head To Saginaw Valley State Looking For First 4-0 Start Since 1995
This Week: The Ferris State University football team will put its unbeaten mark on the line this Saturday (Sept. 27) as the Bulldogs visit Saginaw Valley State for a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) matchup. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. (ET) at Harvey Randall Wickes Memorial Stadium in Univ. Center, Mich.
September 23, 2014
Ferris State Football Climbing In Five Different National Polls This Week After GVSU Win
Big Rapids, Mich. - After beating West Michigan rival Grand Valley State for the third consecutive year this past Saturday night in the Anchor-Bone Classic at Top Taggart Field, the Ferris State University football team has continued to climb in this week's national rankings.
September 22, 2014
Ferris State Linebacker Receives GLIAC Weekly Honor After Anchor-Bone Victory
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the first time this season, a Ferris State University football player has received Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Player of the Week laurels as senior linebacker Darnell Morris earned this week's defensive nod after FSU's impressive 42-17 win over rival Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic.
September 21, 2014
WATCH: Grand Valley Highlights
With a strong showing of support from the Bulldog Nation behind its back, the nationally-ranked Ferris State University football team held onto possession of the Anchor-Bone Trophy for the third-straight year with a 42-17 triumph over rival Grand Valley State on Saturday (Sept. 20) night to remain unbeaten in 2014.
September 20, 2014
Ferris State Rolls To Big Win Over Rival GVSU To Remain Unbeaten & Keep Anchor-Bone Trophy
Big Rapids, Mich. – With a strong showing of support from the Bulldog Nation behind its back, the nationally-ranked Ferris State University football team held onto possession of the Anchor-Bone Trophy for the third-straight year with a 42-17 triumph over rival Grand Valley State on Saturday (Sept. 20) night to remain unbeaten in 2014.
September 18, 2014
Ferris Sports Update - Football Head Coach Tony Annese (GVSU Preview)
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese sits down with host Rob Bentley to recap the win over Northwood and preview the Anchor-Bone Classic on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
September 17, 2014
WATCH: Lampman on GVSU
Ferris State Football Wide Receiver Jake Lampman talks to the media following practice on Wednesday.
September 17, 2014
WATCH: Annese on GVSU
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese speaks to the media following practice on Wednesday.
September 17, 2014
WATCH: Zimmer on GVSU
Ferris State Football DE Justin Zimmer talks to the media following practice on Wednesday.
September 16, 2014
PREVIEW: Nationally-Ranked Bulldogs Aim For Third-Straight Win Over GVSU In Anchor-Bone Classic
This Week: One of West Michigan's greatest rivalries returns to Big Rapids this Saturday (Sept. 20) night as the Ferris State University football team hosts Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic at Top Taggart Field. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) matchup kicks off under the lights in Big Rapids at 7 p.m. (ET).
September 16, 2014
WATCH: Anchor-Bone Preview
Football Head Coach Tony Annese previews the Anchor-Bone Classic vs. the Grand Valley State Lakers with Dominic Hennig.
September 15, 2014
Ferris State Hosts GVSU In Anchor-Bone Classic Saturday As Part Of Busy Day In Bulldog Athletics
Big Rapids, Mich. - One of West Michigan's greatest rivalries returns to Big Rapids for a second consecutive year this Saturday (Sept. 20) night as the Ferris State University football team hosts Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic, presented by New Horizons Landscaping, at Top Taggart Field.
September 13, 2014
Quick Start & Strong Defensive Effort Lifts #18 Ferris State To League-Opening Win As Bulldogs Remain Unbeaten
Midland, Mich. - A quick start and a stingy defense fueled the nationally 18th-ranked Ferris State University football team to a 27-7 road win in its 2014 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) opener as the Bulldogs remained unbeaten with the victory at NU's Hantz Stadium in Midland.
September 13, 2014
WATCH: Northwood Highlights
A quick start and a stingy defense fueled the nationally 18th-ranked Ferris State University football team to a 27-7 road win in its 2014 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) opener as the Bulldogs remained unbeaten with the victory at NU's Hantz Stadium in Midland.
September 12, 2014
Three Ferris State Programs Among Nation's Top 25 Less Than A Week Into Season!
Big Rapids, Mich. - The fall sports season is less than a week old, but already three different Ferris State University teams are found in their respective Division II National Rankings as the Bulldog football, volleyball and men's cross country teams are all among the country's top 25 programs this week.
September 11, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese joins host Rob Bentley to recap the win over McKendree and this week's matchup with Northwood on Ferris Sports Update TV
September 10, 2014
PREVIEW: Nationally-Ranked Bulldogs Open GLIAC Play Saturday At Northwood
This Week: The Ferris State University football team opens Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) action this Saturday, Sept. 13, on the road against the Northwood Timberwolves in Midland, Mich. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. (ET) at NU's Hantz Stadium.
September 5, 2014
WATCH: McKendree Highlights
The Ferris State University football squad opened its 2014 campaign in impressive fashion on a historic night at Leemon Field in Lebanon, Ill., as the Bulldogs posted a decisive 75-14 win over McKendree in non-league action.
September 4, 2014
Ferris State Football Registers Record-Breaking Victory In Season Opener
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad opened its 2014 campaign in impressive fashion on a historic night at Leemon Field in Lebanon, Ill., as the Bulldogs posted a decisive 75-14 win over McKendree in non-league action.
September 3, 2014
Ferris Sports Update TV - McKendree Season Opener Preview (Football)
Bulldog Football assistant coach Ryan Hodges joins host Rob Bentley to preview the 2014 season and the season opener at McKendree on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
September 1, 2014
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Opens 106th Season This Thursday At McKendree
This Week: The Ferris State University football team begins its 106th year of varsity competition by visiting McKendree (Ill.) on Thursday (Sept. 4) night for a non-conference matchup at Leemon Field in Lebanon, Ill. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. (ET) between the Bulldogs and the Bearcats.
August 29, 2014
Ferris State Ranked 21st Nationally In D2Football.com Preseason Poll
Big Rapids, Mich. - With less than a week to go before the start of the 2014 campaign, the Ferris State University football squad has received even more preseason recognition as the Bulldogs are ranked 21st nationally in the D2football.com Preseason Poll.
August 28, 2014
Media Day Recap 8/28/14
The Ferris State University football team put on its game uniforms for the first time in 2014 as the Bulldogs held their annual media and fan photo day activities along with a morning scrimmage on the FSU campus at Top Taggart Field on Saturday (Aug. 23).
August 23, 2014
Bulldog Football Welcomes Fans & Media For Annual Photo Day Event
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team put on its game uniforms for the first time in 2014 as the Bulldogs held their annual media and fan photo day activities along with a morning scrimmage on the FSU campus at Top Taggart Field on Saturday (Aug. 23).
August 23, 2014
FSU Student-Athletes Welcome Freshmen To Campus At Special Event
Ferris State University student-athletes welcomed incoming freshmen to the FSU campus on Friday (Aug. 22) night with a special event at Top Taggart Field. Visit this link for photos from the night.
August 21, 2014
Ferris State Football Tabbed Among Nation's Top 30 Preseason Squads In Three Different Polls
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team opens its 2014 campaign in two weeks and the Bulldogs continue to receive preseason acclaim as they prepare for the season opener.
August 21, 2014
Football: Behind the Scenes
The Bulldog Sports Network takes you "behind the scenes" of a typical day in the Football program. Punt return and staff meetings are featured in the first episode.
August 19, 2014
Ferris State Football Tabs Longtime Collegiate Assistant Tesfa Smith As Defensive Line Coach
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese has finalized his coaching staff for the 2014 campaign with the appointment of longtime collegiate coach Tesfa Smith as an assistant coach.
August 19, 2014
Football Camp "Sights and Sounds"
"Sights and Sounds" from the football camp at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Mich.
August 18, 2014
Ferris State Football Media/Photo Day Set For This Saturday At Top Taggart Field
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program will hold its 2014 Media & Fans Photo Day on Saturday, Aug. 23, at Top Taggart Field on the FSU campus in Big Rapids, Mich. The event will coincide with the team's first major scrimmage of the year.
August 15, 2014
Fall Camp Officially Underway As Ferris State Football Holds First Practice
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 106th season of Ferris State University football is officially underway as the Bulldogs held their first practice Thursday at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
August 15, 2014
Join The Ferris State Football Gridiron Club Now!
Visit this link for information on joining the Ferris State University Football Gridiron Club and support the Bulldog Athletic Association for the 2014 campaign!
August 12, 2014
GLIAC MEDIA DAY CENTRAL: Ferris State Projected Near Top In 2014 GLIAC Football Race
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team is projected to be one of the favorites in this year's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) race as the Bulldogs were tabbed second in the 2014 GLIAC Football North Division Preseason Poll announced Tuesday.
August 10, 2014
Expectations High As Ferris State Football Opens 2014 Fall Camp This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team officially reports for the 2014 campaign with high expectations as fall camp begins this week in Big Rapids.
August 8, 2014
WATCH: 2014 Football Preview
Head Football Coach Tony Annese previews the upcoming season and GLIAC title aspirations on the Bulldog Sports Network.
August 1, 2014
Ferris State QB Jason Vander Laan Among Nation's Top 20 Players To Watch In 2014
Big Rapids, Mich. - With the start of fall camp less than two weeks away, Ferris State University junior quarterback and Harlon Hill Trophy candidate Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has received yet another national honor by being chosen as one of the country's top 20 players to watch for 2014.
July 18, 2014
Ferris State's Vander Laan & Zimmer Named To 2014 BSN Preseason All-GLIAC First Team
Big Rapids, Mich. - The preseason recognition continues for the Ferris State University football program in anticipation for the upcoming 2014 campaign as a pair of Bulldog standouts, junior quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) and junior defensive end Justin Zimmer (Greenville), have been chosen to the Beyond Sports Network Preseason All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) First Team.
July 16, 2014
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Chosen To BSN Preseason All-America First Team
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the third time in as many days, Ferris State University junior quarterback and Harlon Hill Trophy candidate Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has received national acclaim as he was named today to the 2014 Beyond Sports Network Preseason All-America First Team.
July 15, 2014
Ferris State All-America QB Jason Vander Laan Among National Nominees For AFCA Good Works Team
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University All-America quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian), who will be a junior for the Bulldogs this fall and a returning Division II Harlon Hill Trophy candidate, has been announced by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as one of the national nominees for the 2014 All-State AFCA Good Works Team.
July 14, 2014
Seven Ferris State Football Players Tabbed As Preseason All-Americans!
Big Rapids, Mich. - The excitement continues for build for the 2014 fall campaign as seven members of the Ferris State University football squad have been chosen as USA Football Preseason Division II All-Americans.
July 8, 2014
Ferris State Athletics Announces Fall Ticket Information; Purchase Football Tickets NOW!
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Athletics Department has announced ticket information pertaining to home contests for the 2014 fall sports season, which includes FSU football, volleyball and women's soccer action.
June 25, 2014
Strong Support Shown For Ferris State Football At Recent Golf Outing!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Family, friends, supporters and alumni again showed strong support for the Ferris State University football program and their excitement for the upcoming 2014 campaign as the program recently held its 31st annual Bulldog Football Golf Outing at Clear Lake Golf Club in early June.
June 24, 2014
Ferris State Athletics Becomes Michigan's First NCAA School To Sign With Under Armour
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has joined forces with one of the global leaders in performance footwear and apparel, becoming the first NCAA school in the state of Michigan to sign an exclusive agreement with Under Armour.
June 19, 2014
Ferris State Athletics Summer Camps Underway! Register Now!
Ferris State University's 2014 athletics summer camp program is well-underway with camps offered in a variety of sports. Registrations are still being accepted. Click here for more information!
June 11, 2014
Ferris State Athletics To Launch #BeatGVx3 Social Countdown!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics will launch yet another major social media initiative beginning on Thursday (June 12) with the debut of the #BeatGVx3 Social Countdown. The interactive social media blitz will count down the days until September when the Bulldogs square off against archrival Grand Valley State in three different sports over a three-day span.
May 22, 2014
Ferris State Football Defensive Coordinator Lou Esposito Chosen As Davenport's First-Ever Head Coach
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Ferris State University football defensive coordinator Lou Esposito was tabbed Thursday (May 22) as Davenport University's first-ever head coach on a historic day in a morning press conference on DU's Lettinga Campus in Caledonia Township by the Panthers' Director of Athletics and former FSU hockey standout Paul Lowden.
May 19, 2014
Register Now! Ferris State Football Golf Outing Less Than Three Weeks Away!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Spots are filling up fast and Bulldog alumni and fans are encouraged to register as soon as possible for the 31st annual Ferris State University Football Golf Outing, which takes place on Saturday, June 7, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids.
May 10, 2014
Ferris State's Marvin Robinson Signs Free Agent Deal With NFL's Dallas Cowboys Following Weekend Draft
Big Rapids, Mich. - Former Ferris State University safety Marvin Robinson will have an opportunity to continue his career in the professional ranks as he signed immediately following this weekend's National Football League (NFL) Draft on Saturday evening with the Dallas Cowboys.
May 9, 2014
Nearly 40 Ferris State Student-Athletes To Receive Degrees During Spring Graduation Ceremonies This Weekend
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 39 current and former Ferris State University student-athletes are expected to officially receive degrees as part of the 2014 spring commencement ceremonies to be held this weekend (May 9-10) at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
May 6, 2014
Former Bulldog Robinson Tabbed On Potential Lists Heading Into NFL Draft
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 79th annual National Football League (NFL) Draft takes place this weekend at Radio City Music Hall in New York City and at least one former Ferris State University football standout is hoping to hear his name called or be contacted by NFL or professional football franchises as a potential free agent pickup following the annual event.
May 1, 2014
31st Annual Ferris State Football Golf Outing Set For June 7
Big Rapids, Mich. - Registrations are currently being accepted for the 31st annual Ferris State University Football Golf Outing, which will be held Saturday, June 7, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids, Mich.
April 18, 2014
Gold Holds Off Crimson In Highly-Competitive Ferris State Spring Football Game
Big Rapids, Mich. - A late interception from linebacker James Wimberly in the closing minute preserved a 29-24 victory for the Gold squad in a highly-competitive Ferris State University Crimson & Gold Spring Football game on Friday (April 18) before a big crowd of supporters at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
April 18, 2014
Annese Spring Game Reaction
Head Football Coach Tony Annese addresses the media following the 2014 Spring Game at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
April 18, 2014
Spring Game Highlights 4/18/14
Big Rapids, Mich. - A late interception from linebacker James Wimberly in the closing minute preserved a 29-24 victory for the Gold squad in a highly-competitive Ferris State University Crimson & Gold Spring Football game on Friday (April 18) before a big crowd of supporters at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
April 2, 2014
FSSU TV - Coach Annese 4/2/14
Bulldog Football head coach Tony Annese talks about the state of the program, spring football and more on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show with host Rob Bentley
February 19, 2014
FSSU TV - Coach Brady 2/19/14
This week's Ferris Sports Update TV show spotlights Bulldog Football and a recap of National Signing Day with assistant coach and offensive coordinator Ryan Brady, who joins host Rob Bentley.
February 19, 2014
Five Home Games & Four New Opponents Highlight 2014 Ferris State Football Slate
Big Rapids, Mich. - Five home games, including a second consecutive matchup with archrival Grand Valley State on the home turf at Top Taggart Field, along with four new opponents highlight the 2014 Ferris State University football schedule as announced today.
February 14, 2014
Ferris State's Marvin Robinson To Compete In One Of College Football's Top All-Star Games Friday Night
Big Rapids, Mich. - Talented and hard-hitting defensive back Marvin Robinson, who completed his collegiate eligibility as a starter in Ferris State University's football secondary last fall, has been invited to compete and will take part in the 2014 College All-Star Bowl on Friday (Feb. 14) night in South Carolina. It will be televised live by CBS Sports Network at 6 p.m. (ET).
February 12, 2014
Three Ferris State Student-Athletes Recognized As League's Best For Fall Campaign
Big Rapids, Mich. - A trio of Ferris State University student-athletes, including a pair from the Bulldog football team and a women's cross country standout, have been recognized as 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Meijer Commissioner's Award recipients for the fall campaign.
February 12, 2014
Ferris State Places 84 Student-Athletes On GLIAC All-Academic Teams For Fall Season
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has honored 84 Ferris State University student-athletes on its all-academic and all-academic excellence teams for the recently-completed 2013 fall sports season.
February 5, 2014
Ferris State Football & Bulldog Nation Welcome 35 Talented Additions On National Signing Day
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program welcomed 35 talented individuals to the Bulldog Nation on Wednesday (Feb. 5) as head coach Tony Annese and his staff unveiled FSU's 2014 recruiting class on National Signing Day in an afternoon press conference at the Wheeler Pavilion.
February 5, 2014
NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: 2014 Ferris State Football "Signing Day Central"
Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 35 student-athletes, including 27 prep in-state products, have joined the Ferris State University football program as the Bulldogs unveiled their 2014 recruiting class with a big splash. Visit this link for video, highlights, photos, bios and more.
February 5, 2014
Signing Day Presser 2/5/14
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program welcomed 35 talented individuals to the Bulldog Nation on Wednesday (Feb. 5) as head coach Tony Annese and his staff unveiled FSU's 2014 recruiting class on National Signing Day in an afternoon press conference at the Wheeler Pavilion.
February 4, 2014
Ferris State Athletics Welcomes WBBL's "Doctor & Bentley" Morning Show To Campus
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University welcomed the "Doctor & Bentley" morning show, which broadcast live on Tuesday (Feb. 4) morning at The Rock Cafe on the FSU campus. The "Doctor & Bentley" Show, which can be heard live weekday mornings from 6-9 a.m. (ET) on West Michigan's Sports Leader 107.3 WBBL , is co-hosted by Tim Doctor and former NFL player Ray Bentley.
January 10, 2014
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Claims Football All-America Accolades
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University sophomore quarterback and Harlon Hill Division II Player of the Year nominee Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) recently earned the first All-America honor of his career by being named to the Beyond Sports Network Honorable Mention list for the 2013 campaign.
December 4, 2013
Ferris State Football's Justin Zimmer Claims Academic All-America Honors!
Big Rapids, Mich. - Sophomore defensive end Justin Zimmer (Greenville) of the Ferris State University football team has picked up 2013 Captial One Academic All-America efforts for his accomplishments on the field and in the classroom.
November 28, 2013
Ferris State Football Recognizes 2013 Team Award Recipients
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program wrapped up a successful 2013 campaign and the second season under head coach Tony Annese with a 8-3 overall record along with a second-place 8-2 finish in the GLIAC North Division standings. The team award recipients were recently announced.
November 27, 2013
FSU's Tony Annese Among Nation's Top 15 Leaders For Liberty Mutual Award
Big Rapids, Mich. - Second-year Ferris State University Football Head Coach Tony Annese has been announced as one of the top 15 leaders to date for the 2013 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award at the Division II level.
November 21, 2013
FSSU TV Vander Laan 11/21/13
Ferris State University football sophomore quarterback Jason Vander Laan recaps the season finale win over Northern Michigan and talks about his NCAA record and the season's accomplishments on Ferris Sports Update TV with host Rob Bentley
November 21, 2013
Twelve Ferris State Football Student-Athletes Tabbed To All-GLIAC Team In 2013
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team had a total of 12 football players named to the 2013 All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Football Team in an announcement made Wednesday (Nov. 20) afternoon by the conference office. FSU had three student-athletes chosen to the all-conference first team, including two on the defensive side of the ball, along with three second team honorees in addition to six honorable mention picks.
November 18, 2013
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Establishes NCAA Single-Season Record
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University sophomore quarterback and 2013 Harlon Hill Division II Player of the Year candidate Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) officially broke an NCAA Division II all-time single season record in the Bulldogs' season-ending 35-22 win over Northern Michigan on Saturday (Nov. 16) at Top Taggart Field.
November 16, 2013
Ferris State Closes Regular-Season With Record-Setting Day In Win Over Northern Michigan
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team did its part in keeping any potential NCAA Division II Playoff hopes alive as the Bulldogs wrapped up one of the school's most memorable regular-seasons in recent history by beating Northern Michigan 35-22 on Saturday (Nov. 16) afternoon at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
November 16, 2013
NMU Highlights 11/16/13
Video highlights of Ferris State's 35-22 win over the Northern Michigan WIldcats in the regular-season finale on Saturday (Nov. 16) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
November 14, 2013
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Honored Among 2013 Harlon Hill Trophy Candidates
Big Rapids, Mich. - A stellar sophomore season has led Ferris State University starting quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) to being named a national candidate & regional finalist for the 2013 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year.
November 14, 2013
Ferris State Football's Justin Zimmer An Academic All-District Pick
Big Rapids, Mich. - Sophomore defensive end Justin Zimmer (Greenville) of the Ferris State University football team has picked up 2013 Captial One Academic All-District IV First Team efforts for his accomplishments on the field and in the classroom.
November 13, 2013
FSSU TV - Heneveld 11/13/13
This week's Ferris Sports Update TV segment features football senior Jace Heneveld, who joins host Rob Bentley to recap the Bulldogs' road win over Northwood and preview the Senior Day matchup with Northern Michigan.
November 12, 2013
PREVIEW: Final Ferris State Football Regular-Season Game Against NMU This Saturday
The Ferris State University football team hosts the Northern Michigan Wildcats in the 2013 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) regular-season finale on Saturday (Nov. 16) at FSU's Top Taggart Field. Kickoff for the "Senior Day" game is set for 12 p.m. (ET).
November 12, 2013
Ferris State Football "Senior Day" This Saturday As 'Dawgs Host NMU
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team will host the Northern Michigan Wildcats this Saturday (Nov. 16) in the final regular-season Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) North Division contest at FSU's Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
November 11, 2013
Ferris State Football Remains 10th In Super Region Four Rankings
Big Rapids, Mich. - Despite an impressive 42-10 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road win at Northwood on Saturday (Nov. 9) in Midland, the Ferris State University football team remains ranked 10th in the NCAA Division II regional rankings announced on Monday.
November 9, 2013
Ferris State Football Dominates Northwood In Decisive Road Victory
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team put together a dominating performance for the second consecutive week as the Bulldogs won their third-straight contest with an impressive 42-10 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) win over Northwood on Saturday (Nov. 9) in Midland.
November 8, 2013
FSU's Jackson, Porter & Kantola Receive USA Football Player Of Week Honors Nationally
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the seventh different week this season, at least one Ferris State football student-athlete has been recognized as a National Player of the Week. This week, after an impressive 41-10 league home win over Wayne State last Saturday (Nov. 2) at Top Taggart Field, USA Football selected three Bulldog standouts as honorable mention National Player of the Week choices. Junior running back Jamaal Jackson was recognized on the offensive side of the ball with junior linebacker Terrell Porter garnering defensive laurels and senior kicker Austin Kantola picking up special teams merits.
November 7, 2013
Ferris State Student-Athletes Helping Support Make-A-Wish Foundation
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is working with Northwood University to raise money for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
November 7, 2013
Ferris State & Northwood Team Up With Make-A-Wish Foundation To Host “Two Teams, One Dream” For Midland Child’s Wish
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University and Northwood University Student Athletic Advisory Committees (S.A.A.C.) have teamed up with the Make-A-Wish foundation to host “Two Teams, One Dream” for Clark Crawford, a child of the Midland community who is battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, at this Saturday's GLIAC football game to be held at Hantz Stadium in Midland.
November 6, 2013
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Currently Nation's Top Running QB
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University presently boasts the nation's top running quarterback as Bulldog sophomore Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) has totaled more rushing yards on the ground this season than any other signal caller in the country, regardless of level.
November 6, 2013
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Visits Northwood For Final Regular-Season Road Game
This Week: The Ferris State University football team visits Northwood this Saturday (Nov. 9) for a Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road contest at Hantz Stadium in Midland, Mich. Kickoff for the Bulldogs’ final regular-season road game is slated for 12 p.m. (ET).
November 6, 2013
Ferris State Football Banquet Set For Sunday, Nov. 17
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 2013 Ferris State University football team will hold its annual postseason awards banquet on Sunday, Nov. 17, at Falcon Head Golf Course in Big Rapids, Mich. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. (ET) with lunch/dinner to be served at 1:30 p.m. (ET) and the program to follow.
November 5, 2013
FSSU TV - Annese 11/5/13
Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese and host Rob Bentley recap an impressive weekend victory over Wayne State and preview this week's road matchup at Northwood on the Ferris Sports Update TV show.
November 4, 2013
Ferris State Football Listed 10th In NCAA Super Region Four Rankings This Week
Big Rapids, Mich. - After an impressive 41-10 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) home win over Wayne State on Saturday (Nov. 2), the Ferris State University football team has moved into the NCAA Division II regional rankings.
November 2, 2013
Ferris State Puts Together Complete Performance In Dominating League Victory
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team put together its most complete performance of the season as the Bulldogs recorded a decisive 41-10 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) home win over Wayne State on Saturday (Nov. 2) afternoon at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
November 2, 2013
Wayne State Highlights 11/2/13
Highlights of the 41-10 football victory over the Wayne State Warriors.
November 2, 2013
Wayne State Presser 11/2/13
Head Coach Tony Annese, sophomore SL Antonio Agurs and junior RB Jamaal Jackson talk to the media after the 41-10 victory over the Wayne State Warriors.
November 1, 2013
Ask A Bulldog 11/1/13
Social Media Corespondent Kara Hess asks some of our football players questions from our fans on Facebook in our first edition of Ask A Bulldog.
October 31, 2013
Ferris State Athletics & Eagle Village To Team Up & Recognize Child Abuse Prevention This Saturday
Big Rapids, Mich. - This Saturday's (Nov. 2) Ferris State University home football contest against Wayne State has been designated an "Eagle Village Game" as the Bulldogs have teamed up to help recognize child abuse prevention during the "Kids Day" event.
October 31, 2013
Terrell Porter & Jason Vander Laan Pick Up National Weekly Accolades
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the sixth different week this season, Ferris State University has had at least one football student-athlete honored as a National Player of the Week. This week, both sophomore quarterback Jason Vander Laan (offensive) and junior linebacker Terrell Porter (defensive) were honored as honorable mention National Player of the Week selections by USA College Football following the Bulldogs' 30-27 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road win at Michigan Tech.
October 31, 2013
Ferris State Football Returns Home To Host Wayne State This Saturday
The Ferris State University football team returns home from a two-game Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road swing to host the Wayne State Warriors this Saturday (Nov. 2) at FSU’s Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. (ET).
October 31, 2013
Coach Annese On Wayne State 10/31/13
Ferris State Football coach Tony Annese recaps the victory at Michigan Tech and previews the upcoming game against Wayne State.
October 30, 2013
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese sits down with host Rob Bentley to discuss the Bulldogs' road win at Michigan Tech and preview this week's matchup with the Wayne State Warriors on Ferris Sports Update TV.
October 29, 2013
Ferris State Senior Kicker Austin Kantola Honored On October List Of Excellence
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior kicker Austin Kantola (Ravenna) has been recognized for his efforts by being named Tuesday to The Fred Mitchell Award list of excellence for the month of October.
October 28, 2013
"Kids Day" This Saturday As Bulldog Football Returns Home To Host Wayne State
Big Rapids, Mich. - After two weeks on the road, the Ferris State University football team returns home this Saturday (Nov. 2) to host Wayne State in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) North Division action at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 26, 2013
Ferris State Football Posts First Win At Michigan Tech In 15 Years
Houghton, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team stormed back to record its first win at Michigan Tech's Sherman Field in 15 years as the Bulldogs pulled out a thrilling 30-27 win over the Huskies in Houghton.
October 23, 2013
PREVIEW: Bulldog Football Travels North Looking For First Victory In Houghton In 15 Years
The Ferris State University football team wraps up its two-game Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) road swing by visiting Michigan Tech on Saturday (Oct. 26) for a 1 p.m. (ET) league tilt at Sherman Field in Houghton, Mich.
October 22, 2013
Ferris Sports Update TV - Annese
Host Dominic Hennig & head coach Tony Annese sit down to recap the Bulldogs' game against the Hillsdale Chargers and preview the contest against the Michigan Tech Huskies on Ferris Sports Update TV.
October 19, 2013
Ferris State Football Drops GLIAC Road Tilt At Hillsdale In Heart-Breaking Fashion
Hillsdale, Mich. - The Ferris State University football battled the Hillsdale Chargers to the wire in a key Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) North Division matchup on Saturday (Oct. 19) at Frank "Muddy" Waters Stadium, but fell short in a high-scoring affair by a 45-38 count.
October 17, 2013
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese
On this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show, Bulldog football head coach Tony Annese chats with host Rob Bentley as they review an exciting win over rival Grand Valley State and preview another big matchup with Hillsdale.
October 16, 2013
Three Ferris State Football Players Claim National Player Of Week Accolades After Anchor-Bone Win
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the fifth week this season, the Ferris State University football program has had at least one student-athlete honored as a National Player of the Week. This week, following the Bulldogs' 54-44 win over archrival Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday (Oct. 12) night at Top Taggart Field, three Bulldogs were honored at the national level by at least one organization for their efforts.
October 16, 2013
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Squares Off With Hillsdale In Key GLIAC North Battle
The Ferris State University football team hits the road this week as FSU visits Hillsdale on Saturday (Oct. 19) for a 2:30 p.m. (ET) league kickoff at Muddy Waters Stadium in Hilldale, Mich. Both teams have only one loss in GLIAC play entering Saturday's matchup.
October 14, 2013
Ferris State Sweeps GLIAC Offensive & Defensive Weekly Awards After Win Over GVSU
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team made it a clean sweep of this week's Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week awards following the Bulldogs' 54-44 win over archrival Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday (Oct. 12) night at Top Taggart Field.
October 14, 2013
Back-To-Back Over GVSU! The Ferris State Victory By The Numbers
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team reached several impressive milestones and posted some big numbers in beating archrival Grand Valley State for the second consecutive season to claim the Anchor-Bone Trophy on Saturday (Oct. 12) night at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
October 13, 2013
Grand Valley State Highlights 10/12/13
The Ferris State University football team will keep the Anchor-Bone Trophy for another year after a thrilling 54-44 win over archrival Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday (Oct. 12) night at FSU's Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
October 12, 2013
Ferris State Beats Rival GVSU For Second-Straight Year To Keep Anchor-Bone Trophy
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team will keep the Anchor-Bone Trophy for another year after a thrilling 54-44 win over archrival Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday (Oct. 12) night at FSU's Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
October 12, 2013
Highlights: FSU up 17-10 on GVSU at the Half
Highlights of the first half between the Ferris State Bulldogs and the Grand Valley State Lakers.
October 12, 2013
Grand Valley State Presser 10/12/13
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football team will keep the Anchor-Bone Trophy for another year after a thrilling 54-44 win over archrival Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic on Saturday (Oct. 12) night at FSU's Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids.
October 11, 2013
#BeatGV Promo 10/10/13
Student's weighed in on why they chose the Ferris State Bulldogs over the Grand Valley State Lakers.
October 10, 2013
PREVIEW: Ferris State Football Hosts Rival Grand Valley State In Anchor-Bone Classic
One of West Michigan's greatest rivalries returns to Big Rapids this Saturday (Oct. 12) night as the Ferris State University football team hosts Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic at Top Taggart Field. The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) matchup kicks off under the lights in Big Rapids at 7 p.m. (ET).
October 8, 2013
2013 Ferris State Homecoming Photo Gallery!
Visit this link for a collection of photos from Saturday's homecoming game & activities. Continue to scroll for additional photos. Photos are courtesy of Bill Bitzinger, Michael Corn, Ben Amato, Scott Whitney & Kevin McDermott.
October 8, 2013
The Anchor-Bone Classic Returns To Big Rapids This Saturday; Tickets On Sale Now!
Big Rapids, Mich. - One of West Michigan's greatest rivalries returns to Big Rapids this Saturday (Oct. 12) night as the Ferris State University football team hosts Grand Valley State in the Anchor-Bone Classic at Top Taggart Field.