https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com en-us https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260519gb44ut 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. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260519gb44ut https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260519n3oo74 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. Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260519n3oo74 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260427x6o6lm 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. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260427x6o6lm https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260426lujeow 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. Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260426lujeow https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260423eqv1k4 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. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260423eqv1k4 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260422fe0e0t 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. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260422fe0e0t https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260422p97mkj 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. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260422p97mkj https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260421fs1zx1 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. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260421fs1zx1 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260420oywho1 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. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260420oywho1 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260413faerc8 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. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260413faerc8 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260413maxc3u 2026 Ferris State Football Coaches Clinic! Info & Registration Details Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260413maxc3u https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260413ntw74x 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. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260413ntw74x https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260407x2jbsc 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. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260407x2jbsc https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260320prf49j 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. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260320prf49j https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260317gcqloi 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. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260317gcqloi https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260316p5stle 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. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260316p5stle https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260303femzof 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 on Saturday, April 25, in downtown Big Rapids. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260303femzof https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202602189pqsil Head Coach Tony Annese and the Ferris State Football staff will host the 2026 Ferris State Coaches Clinic this spring on the campus of Ferris State University. This clinic is designed to bring coaches together for days of learning, networking, and talking about football with the only program in the country to win four of the last five National Championships!  Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202602189pqsil https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20260209-yvozojoo A special national championship edition of Ferris Sports Update TV with Bulldog quarterbacks Wyatt Bower and Chase Carter along with assistant coach Tyler Shreve reviewing a historic title season. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20260209-yvozojoo https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260205kdbflk BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Still fresh off an undefeated 2025 national championship run, Ferris State head coach Tony Annese took a moment to reflect on what sets the Bulldogs’ National Signing Day Class of 2026 apart. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260205kdbflk https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/FSUNSD26/index Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/FSUNSD26/index https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qeldas Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qeldas https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qr9uj8 Big Rapids, Mich. - Reigning and four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State University will hold a live online National Signing Day announcement on Wednesday (Feb. 4) at 2 p.m. (ET) and Bulldog fans can follow the action live as NCAA Division II's current winningest active head coach Tony Annese officially announces his 15th class of incoming recruits. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qr9uj8 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2026020417u7ar Big Rapids, Mich. - The four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State Bulldogs showcased its national brand on Wednesday (Feb. 4), signing an impressive class of 44 prep standouts from seven states across the country on National Signing Day. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2026020417u7ar https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20260205-281q3ubd The full press conference with player highlights from Ferris State Football's 2026 National Signing Day. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20260205-281q3ubd https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260202gsrpw5 Big Rapids, Mich. - The FOUR-TIME NCAAA Division II National Champion Ferris State Bulldogs will unveil the program's next class of incoming recruits as the Bulldogs get ready for National Signing Day on Wednesday (Feb. 4). Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260202gsrpw5 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260129fc1m4q Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University fans are invited to come out to help honor the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championship football team as the Bulldogs will be recognized on Monday (Feb. 2) evening at halftime of the men's basketball home contest inside Jim Wink Arena. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260129fc1m4q https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260128jq9nfw Big Rapids, Mich. - Three Ferris State University student-athletes have been honored as fall 2025 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Commissioner's Award recipients as announced by the league office. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260128jq9nfw https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260122o0xcwt Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State Bulldogs have captured the NCAA Division II National Championship for the fourth time in the last five seasons! Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260122o0xcwt https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260121ningl2 BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Ferris State University alum Shawn Smith will be in the center of one of the largest sporting events in the world, serving as the lead on-field official for Super Bowl LX next month. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260121ningl2