February 4th, 2026 11:00pm
Big Rapids, Mich. - The four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State Bulldogs showcased both its state and national brand on Wednesday (Feb. 4), signing an impressive class of 45 prep standouts from seven states across the country on National Signing Day.
Head Coach Tony Annese, who guided FSU to its fourth D2 national title in five years this past fall, unveiled another standout class and will discuss each signee during an afternoon press conference at 2 p.m. (ET) at the Ewigleben Sports Complex.
The Bulldogs continued their stronghold in Michigan with 29 in-state standouts in the class of 2026 along with continuing a highly-successful pipeline to Florida with seven signees from the Sunshine State. In addition, FSU added three talented prospects from Arizona along with two from Georgia, two out of Delaware and one each from North Carolina and Ohio in the large class.
The stellar class is filled with all-state standouts who led their respective teams to championship success and comes on the heels of recent classes that have ranked among the country's best in Division II.
"We're thrilled that so many standouts want to come to Ferris State and be part of something special," said Annese. "This is another outstanding class highlighted by many of the top prospects in Michigan. In addition, we've been able to land talented recruits from other parts of the country who are excited to be part of a championship program."
The Bulldogs, who have reached the NCAA Division II Playoffs a nation-leading 11 consecutive years to date, have won their last 30 games in a row and compiled a 16-0 overall record this past fall, becoming one of the only teams in the modern era of college football to accomplish the feat. FSU also set an all-time NCAA record with 844 total points in 2025 and Annese became the first D2 coach ever to win four national championships.
This year's list features 45 incoming talents and a large majority also received significant NCAA Division I interest or scholarship offers. Overall, the class is again projected to be one of the country's best and features a huge dose of players with outstanding experience.
"We've landed a group of standouts that have the talent and ability to become great players and outstanding student-athletes at Ferris State," said Annese. "We're thrilled to have these young men become Bulldogs and believe they have the personality and attitude to help continue our championship tradition."