Ferris State

Big Rapids, MI



Enrollment:9,959
Mascot:Bulldogs
Colors:Crimson & Gold
Website:FSU


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Ferris State Columns
Stadium:Top Taggart Field
Capacity:6,200
Surface:Artificial


National Champions - 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Harlon Hill Trophy Winners: 
Jason Vander Laan, QB, 2014 & 2015
Jayru Campbell, QB, 2018

 



2025 Ferris State Schedule

Record: 16:0

Final

08/28/2025 6:00pm

Pittsburg StatePittsburg State (10)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats17
Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats34

Final

09/06/2025 2:00pm

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Lake ErieLake Erie   Watch 6

Final

09/13/2025 6:00pm

TiffinTiffin   Watch    Live Stats34
Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats41

Final

09/20/2025 3:00pm

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Final

10/04/2025 2:00pm

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RooseveltRoosevelt   Live Stats0

Final

10/11/2025 1:00pm

Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats59

Final

10/18/2025 12:00pm

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Michigan TechMichigan Tech   Watch    Live Stats10

Final

10/25/2025 1:00pm

Grand ValleyGrand Valley (25)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats31
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Final

11/01/2025 1:00pm

Northern MichiganNorthern Michigan   Watch    Live Stats35
Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats70

Final- 2 OT

11/08/2025 1:00pm

Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats51
Saginaw ValleySaginaw Valley   Watch    Live Stats45

Final

11/15/2025 12:00pm

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DavenportDavenport   Watch    Live Stats23

Final

11/22/2025 1:00pm

NorthwoodNorthwood (24)   Watch    Live Stats14
Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats65

Final

11/29/2025 1:00pm

AshlandAshland (20)   Watch    Live Stats24
Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats56

Final

12/06/2025 1:00pm

Minnesota StateMinnesota State   Watch    Listen    Live Stats29
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Final

12/13/2025 12:00pm

NewberryNewberry (14)   Watch    Live Stats17
Ferris StateFerris State (1)   Watch    Listen    Live Stats49

Final

12/20/2025 4:00pm

HardingHarding (2)   Watch    Live Stats21
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Recent Ferris State Columns

Ferris State Wins Fourth National Championship in Five Years

From ferrisstatebulldogs.comMCKINNEY, Texas — The Ferris State University Bulldogs continued a dominant run as the Bulldogs claimed their fourth NCAA D2 National Championship in the past five years with a convincing 42-21 win over Harding (Ark.) on Saturday (Dec.

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Ferris State Wins 2025 Division II National Championship

By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comFerris State (16-0) won the 2025 Division II football national championship on Saturday afternoon in McKinney, Texas. The Bulldogs defeated Harding (15-1) by a final score of 42-21.

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National Championship Game Notes: Ferris State Bulldogs

Courtesty ferrisstatebulldogs.comComplete Game Notes PDF  This Week's ActionThe Ferris State University Bulldogs take on the Harding Bisons in the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championship Game on Saturday in McKinney, Texas.

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No. 1 Ferris State and No. 2 Harding Will Meet for National Championship

The teams that have been ranked first and second in every D2Football.com Top 25 poll since the preseason will meet for the national championship. No.

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Ferris State Advances to National Championship Game

For the fifth time in program history, Ferris State (15-0) will compete for the NCAA Division II National Championship. The Bulldogs defeated Newberry in a semifinal matchup on Saturday at Top Taggart Stadium to advance to the national final.

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Ferris State's Tim Anderson Named Upshaw Award Winner

FERRIS STATE’S TIM ANDERSON WINS THE 2025 GENE UPSHAW DIVISION II LINEMAN OF THE YEAR AWARDMANHEIM, Pa. – Offensive tackle Tim Anderson of Ferris State University is the winner of the 2025 Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award, presented by the Manheim Touchdown Club.

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Ferris State Wins Division II National Championship

By Chuck Bitner, D2Football.comFerris State (14-1) controlled the action from start to finish in Saturday’s Division II National Championship game in McKinney, Texas. The Bulldogs defeated Valdosta State (13-1) by a final score of 49-14 to earn the program’s third national championship. 

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Ferris State rolls to championship

December 21st, 2024 6:00pm

By Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press  Ferris State joined an elite group of NCAA Division II football dynasties on Saturday, blasting Valdosta State, 49-14, for its third national championship in four seasons.

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Ferris State Claims Third National Title

From Ferris State sports information: Big Rapids, Mich.

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Ferris State and Valdosta State To Meet for National Title

The Division II Football National Championship matchup is set. Ferris State (13-1) and Valdosta State (13-0) will meet each other for the third time in the national finals next Saturday.

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