https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com en-us https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260723zlwb0j Big Rapids, Mich. - Four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State University has been picked to repeat in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) as the league announced its 2026 GLIAC Football Preseason poll on Friday. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260723zlwb0j https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260724u65ryr Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260724u65ryr https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260724ueo2hp Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University Bulldogs took part in the 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Football Media Day on Friday (July 24) in Grand Rapids. FSU was picked to finish first in the league's annual preseason poll. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260724ueo2hp https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260723j3y0w7 Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of returning veterans, senior defensive end Tim Allen (Coopersville) and senior slot receiver Taariik Brett (Jonesboro, Ga.), are slated to represent four-time National Champion Ferris State University on Friday (July 24) at the 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Football Media Day event in Grand Rapids. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260723j3y0w7 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260720w54vb4 Big Rapids, Mich. – The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) will hold its annual Football Media Day presented by FloSports on Friday, July 24, at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel in Grand Rapids, Mich. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260720w54vb4 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260629kdeizi BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Jason Vander Laan has enjoyed a storied gridiron career as a multiple-time Ferris State All-American, a two-time Harlon Hill Trophy recipient as the top NCAA Division II player and as a former National Football League tight end. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260629kdeizi https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260626en916k Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260626en916k https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260625n2sklp Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260625n2sklp https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260617n48rmq Big Rapids, Mich. - The first preseason national poll of the year has been officially announced and four-time national champion Ferris State University has been picked as the nation's #1 team, according to Lindy's Sports. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260617n48rmq https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613mvgn61 Big Rapids, Mich. - A record-breaking total of 224 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the 2025-26 athletics campaign as announced by the league office. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613mvgn61 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613p2y996 Big Rapids, Mich. - Registration is currently underway for Ferris State University's 2026 summer athletics camp program and participants can now register and sign up for a variety of camps on the FSU campus this summer. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260613p2y996 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