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Ferris State's Tony Annese Named To 2026 Ballot For Michigan Sports Hall Of Fame
Ferris State's Tony Annese Named To 2026 Ballot For Michigan Sports Hall Of Fame

May 19, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football head coach and four-time national champion Tony Annese has been named to the 2026 ballot for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

SIGN UP NOW! Registration Underway For 44th Annual Ferris State Football Golf Outing!
SIGN UP NOW! Registration Underway For 44th Annual Ferris State Football Golf Outing!

May 19, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Registration is now open and spots are expected to fill up fast for the 44th annual Ferris State University football Golf Outing, which is slated to take place on Saturday, June 27, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids.

Ferris State Four-Time National Champion Tim Anderson Earns NFL Camp Invite From Denver Broncos
Ferris State Four-Time National Champion Tim Anderson Earns NFL Camp Invite From Denver Broncos

April 27, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Four-time Ferris State University football national champion and the Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Tim Anderson (Rochester/Adams) has earned a National Football League (NFL) Mini-Camp Invite from the NFL’s Denver Broncos.

Ferris State Football Alum Lento Smith Signs With NFL's Baltimore Ravens
Ferris State Football Alum Lento Smith Signs With NFL's Baltimore Ravens

April 26, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Another former Ferris State University football standout will have an opportunity to compete in the National Football League (NFL) as defensive back Lento Smith signed with the Baltimore Ravens following this weekend's NFL Draft.

Spring Football Game To Be Carried Live By Bulldog Sports Network On Friday Night
Spring Football Game To Be Carried Live By Bulldog Sports Network On Friday Night

April 23, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Bulldog Sports Network, in conjunction with local flagship station Sunny 97.3 FM and Ferris State Television, has announced this Friday's (April 24) Ferris State Football Crimson & Gold Spring Game will be carried live both locally and around the world.

Special Episode Of The Bulldog Blitz Football Radio Show Airs Thursday Night Live From Applebee's
Special Episode Of The Bulldog Blitz Football Radio Show Airs Thursday Night Live From Applebee's

April 22, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football fans can tune in to a special spring edition of the "Bulldog Blitz" Football Radio Show on Thursday (April 23) night starting at 6 p.m. (ET) on the Bulldog Sports Network and Sunny 97.3 FM. A live online stream will also be offered at FerrisStateBulldogs.com.

Ferris State Football Spring Game Set For Friday Night At 7 pm!
Ferris State Football Spring Game Set For Friday Night At 7 pm!

April 22, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State Bulldogs will host their annual Crimson & Gold Spring Game on Friday, April 24, at FSU's Top Taggart Field.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Ferris State Football National Championship Parade This Saturday
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Ferris State Football National Championship Parade This Saturday

April 21, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University, in conjunction with the city of Big Rapids and the Downtown Business Association, will hold a special "National Championship Parade & Celebration" honoring the Bulldogs' 2025 NCAA Division II Football National Championship team this Saturday, April 25, in downtown Big Rapids. The event will be sponsored by Explore Big Rapids and the Mecosta County Visitors Bureau.

The Bulldogs Kickoff Championship Weekend With Ferris Night On Thursday At Applebee's! Live Radio Show!
The Bulldogs Kickoff Championship Weekend With Ferris Night On Thursday At Applebee's! Live Radio Show!

April 20, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Bulldogs will kickoff a championship weekend with a special "Ferris Night" on Thursday, April 23, at Applebee's in Big Rapids.

Parade Entries Being Accepted For Ferris State Football National Championship Parade On April 25
Parade Entries Being Accepted For Ferris State Football National Championship Parade On April 25

April 13, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Parade entries are currently still being accepted for the Ferris State University "National Championship Parade & Celebration" presented by Explore Big Rapids and the Mecosta County Visitors Bureau, which will be held in conjunction with the city of Big Rapids and the Downtown Business Association, on Saturday, April 25, in downtown Big Rapids.

UPDATED INFO: 2026 Ferris State Football Coaches Clinic! Info & Registration Details
UPDATED INFO: 2026 Ferris State Football Coaches Clinic! Info & Registration Details

April 13, 2026

2026 Ferris State Football Coaches Clinic! Info & Registration Details

Special "Championship Weekend" Set For April 23-25 Honoring Ferris State Football
Special "Championship Weekend" Set For April 23-25 Honoring Ferris State Football

April 13, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - A special "Championship Weekend" will take place on April 23-25 as the Ferris State University Bulldogs celebrate the school's fourth NCAA Division II National Championship.

Support The One Day For Dawgs Effort! Contribute To The Bulldogs' Day Of Giving (April 8)
Support The One Day For Dawgs Effort! Contribute To The Bulldogs' Day Of Giving (April 8)

April 08, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University alumni, fans and supporters can help support Bulldog Athletics and several important projects that will impact student-athletes during the school's "One Day For Dawgs" effort.

Defending National Champion Ferris State Officially Opens Spring Football Practice
Defending National Champion Ferris State Officially Opens Spring Football Practice

March 20, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State University, which has reached the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs a nation-leading 11 consecutive years to date, officially opened spring football practice on Friday (March 20) as the Bulldogs begin preparations for its 2026 gridiron campaign.

Four-Time National Champion Ferris State Unveils Challenging 2026 Football Slate
Four-Time National Champion Ferris State Unveils Challenging 2026 Football Slate

March 17, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Defending NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State University, which has captured four of the last five D2 national titles, has unveiled another challenging slate as the 2026 schedule was announced on Tuesday.

Four-Time D2 National Champion Ferris State Opens Spring Football Practice This Week!
Four-Time D2 National Champion Ferris State Opens Spring Football Practice This Week!

March 16, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State University, which has reached the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs a nation-leading 11 consecutive years to date, will officially start preparations for its 2026 gridiron campaign as the Bulldogs open spring practice drills this week in Big Rapids.