https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com en-us https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2020-21/videos/20200917-6ufec10e Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese talks about the Bulldogs in the NFL with host Rob Bentley on Ferris Sports Update TV this week. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2020-21/videos/20200917-6ufec10e https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200914gdfkhk Big Rapids, Mich. - Four Ferris State University football alums made their National Football League (NFL) season debuts on Sunday in week one action. Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200914gdfkhk https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200912osv3ri Big Rapids, Mich. - The National Football League's (NFL) Buffalo Bills promoted former Ferris State University football alum Justin Zimmer to their active roster in advance of Sunday's season opener. Sat, 12 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200912osv3ri https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200911fi3tjs Big Rapids, Mich. - Family members have announced a memorial service has been planned for legendary Bulldog Football head coach and longtime supporter Bob Leach, who passed away on May 27. Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200911fi3tjs https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/videos/Ferris_Sports_Update_TV_-_Football-s_Ryan_Partridge New Ferris State Fotball assistant coach Ryan Partridge joins host Harrison Watt to talk about the Bulldogs on Ferris Sports Update TV this week. Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/videos/Ferris_Sports_Update_TV_-_Football-s_Ryan_Partridge https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200906jt9gl1 Big Rapids, Mich. - A school-record three Ferris State University football alums have made active National Football League (NFL) opening day rosters as announced by their respective league organizations this weekeend. Sun, 06 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200906jt9gl1 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200906oefw96 Big Rapids, Mich. - Two more Ferris State University football alums will remain in the National Football League (NFL) as two Bulldog products were signed Sunday to NFL Practice Squads by their respective franchises. Sun, 06 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200906oefw96 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200904m18cfn A feature story produced by the Green Bay Packers on Ferris State Football alum Malik Taylor. Fri, 04 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200904m18cfn https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200828n8iv4q Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 67 Ferris State University student-athletes have been recognized as 2019-20 recipients of the Division II Athletic Directors Association (D2ADA) Academic Achievement Awards. Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200828n8iv4q https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200826me25rz Important information pertaining to COVID-19 and this fall for Ferris State University student-athletes. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200826me25rz https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200817kvmv50 Big Rapids, Mich. - Former Ferris State University football standout Justin Zimmer (Greenville) has a new home in the National Football League (NFL) as he was signed this past weekend by the Buffalo Bills. Mon, 17 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200817kvmv50 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200811xmk0ck A statement from Ferris State University Athletics regarding the GLIAC announcement in regards to sports competition through end of calendar year. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200811xmk0ck https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200811xnvuq0 GLIAC -- Following a thorough evaluation of all COVID-19 risks and safety protocols, and numerous meetings involving various GLIAC governance groups, the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously on Tuesday, Aug. 11, to suspend all sports competition until Jan. 1, 2021. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200811xnvuq0 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200807nu5d48 Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football head coach Tony Annese had the opportunity this week to sit down with longtime West Michigan sports personality Bret Bakita for an in-depth interview on his legendary coaching career. Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200807nu5d48 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200729h4jw3c Big Rapids, Mich. - Two of NCAA Division II's top collegiate football programs will continue to square off for the near future as Ferris State University has announced a four-year gridiron scheduling agreement with Ashland University. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200729h4jw3c https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200727en1mb6 A statement from Ferris State University Athletics regarding the GLIAC announcement in regards to the fall sports season. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200727en1mb6 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200727eruk9k GLIAC – The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted Friday to play a conference-only schedule during the Fall 2020 sports season and will evaluate the feasibility of league competition on a sport-by-sport basis. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200727eruk9k https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200727p6rdg3 Big Rapids, Mich. - A NCAA Division II nation-leading seven former Ferris State University football standouts will take part in National Football League (NFL) preseason training camps as official preparations for the 2020 campaign get underway. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200727p6rdg3 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200723la8xm7 Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program, which has advanced to the NCAA Division II Semifinals in three of the past four seasons, has received yet another lofty national preseason ranking entering the 2020 campaign as the Bulldogs were recently tabbed fourth in the country by College Football America. Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200723la8xm7 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200721eka3hg Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football's Travis Russell (Grand Rapids/West Catholic), who wrapped up his collegiate career by leading FSU to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals last fall, has added yet another impressive honor as he was chosen today as the 2019-20 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200721eka3hg https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200715oy9fy4 Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics will welcome alumni, friends and fans at three major golf outings over the next two weeks and the Bulldogs are encouraging those planning to play to follow appropriate social distancing initiatives. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200715oy9fy4 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200626lrbdm1 Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program, which has advanced to the NCAA Division II Semifinals in three of the past four seasons, will open the year listed among the nation’s top six teams again in two different collegiate gridiron polls recently unveiled. Fri, 26 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200626lrbdm1 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200624l2ncw7 Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program, which has reached the NCAA Division II National Semifinals three of the past four years, has landed one of the nation's top prep coaches as Ryan Partridge was appointed to the Bulldog staff today as an assistant coach in an announcement made by FSU head coach Tony Annese. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200624l2ncw7 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200608gbwet0 Big Rapids, Mich. - Registration is now open and spots are expected to fill up fast for the 37th annual Ferris State University football Golf Outing, which has been rescheduled and is slated to take place on Saturday, July 18, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200608gbwet0 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200605o8m3hk Big Rapids, Mich. - A trio of standout Ferris State University All-America student-athletes have been named recipients of the Dean Davenport "Bulldog of the Year" Award for the 2019-20 athletics season as senior defensive end Austin Edwards (Lansing/Waverly) of the national semifinalist football squad was joined by senior outside hitter Allyson Cappel (Tinley Park, Ill./Lincoln-Way North) of the championship women's volleyball program and cross country/track and field standout Katie Etelamaki as this year's award winners. Fri, 05 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200605o8m3hk https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200603nzna0t Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University football's Travis Russell (Grand Rapids/West Catholic), who wrapped up his collegiate career by leading FSU to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals last fall, has been chosen as the recipient of Ferris State University Athletics' prestigious Willie Bouyer Leadership Award for the 2019-20 campaign. Wed, 03 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200603nzna0t https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200528qlzuij Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has been saddened by the loss of legendary Bulldog Football head coach and longtime supporter Bob Leach, who passed away Wednesday (May 27). Thu, 28 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200528qlzuij https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200520miyg4d Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program, which has reached the NCAA Division II National Quarterfinals or beyond each of the past four seasons, has bolstered its roster with the addition of talented student-athlete Jared Bernhardt (Longwood, Fla./Lake Brantley). Wed, 20 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/releases/20200520miyg4d https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200427lljgfu Big Rapids, Mich. - Seven former standout student-athletes representing six different sports programs comprise the Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2020, which has been selected to be enshrined for what currently is planned as an on-campus ceremony this fall. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2019-20/releases/20200427lljgfu https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/videos/20200425-yolz0wns Highlights of Ferris State University football alum and Atlanta Falcons NFL signee Austin Edwards Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2019-20/videos/20200425-yolz0wns