2014-15 Football News
All-Americans Jason Vander Laan & Samantha Johnson Selected As Ferris State Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of The Year"
July 21, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University All-America student-athletes have been chosen as the prestigious winners of the Dean Davenport "Bulldog Of The Year" Award for the 2014-15 athletics campaign in an announcement made today.
Ferris State's Jason Vander Laan Tabbed GLIAC Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
July 15, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University standout quarterback Jason Vander Laan (Frankfort, Ill./Chicago Christian) not only excelled on the field this past year as evidenced by his selection as the Harlon Hill Trophy recipient, but also ranked among the top performers in the classroom as he was chosen today as the 2014-15 GLIAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
RECAP: 32nd Annual Ferris State Football Golf Outing Deemed A Big Success
July 02, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - The defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football program, which is also the preseason #2 team in the country heading into the 2015 season, recently welcomed a large contingent of family, friends, supporters and alumni for the 32nd annual Bulldog Football Golf Outing at Clear Lake Golf Club in June.
NINE Members Of Nation's #2 Ferris State Football Team Claim Preseason All-America Honors
July 02, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - The excitement is building for the 2015 fall campaign as nine members of the defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football squad have been chosen as USA Football Preseason Division II All-Americans.
Defending GLIAC Champion Ferris State Tabbed #2 Nationally In Preseason Poll
June 02, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - The first NCAA Division II preseason football poll is out and defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State as been tabbed as the nation's #2 team, according to the Sporting News.
Three Seniors Honored As FSU Football Tops In-State D2 Schools In Academic Honor Society Selections
May 13, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - Three seniors from last fall's historic Ferris State University football squad have earned membership on the 2015 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society for their work both on the field and in the classroom.
WATCH: Football Holds Ring Ceremony
May 05, 2015
The Ferris State University football squad officially received its 2014 championship rings as the Bulldogs held a special ceremony in conjunction with the annual Bulldog Football Lift-A-Thon this past Friday (April 24) evening.
Ferris State's Marcus Cribbs Joins NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers Following Weekend Draft
May 04, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - For the third-straight year, a former Ferris State University football player will have an opportunity to compete in the National Football League (NFL) as defensive lineman Marcus Cribbs (Clinton Township/Lakeshore) joined the Pittsburgh Steelers shortly after this weekend's NFL Draft concluded on Saturday night as an undrafted free agent and has received a rookie mini-camp tryout invite.
Ferris State Football Golf Outing Set For June 6 With Large Turnout Expected After Historic Season
May 04, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - After a historic championship season last fall, attendance is expected to be high and spots are filling up fast for the 32nd annual Ferris State University football Golf Outing, which takes place on Saturday, June 6, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids.
Former Ferris State Football Players Pegged On Lists Heading Into NFL Draft
April 30, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - The 80th annual National Football League (NFL) Draft takes place this weekend the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago and at least one recent Ferris State University football standout is hoping to hear his name called or be contacted by NFL or professional football franchises as a potential free agent pickup following the annual event.
Ferris State Football Receives Championship Rings & Crowns Lift-A-Thon Winners In Special Event
April 27, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football squad officially received its 2014 championship rings as the Bulldogs held a special ceremony in conjunction with the annual Bulldog Football Lift-A-Thon this past Friday (April 24) evening.
Ferris Sports Update TV - Football Head Coach Tony Annese (SPRING GAME RECAP)
April 21, 2015
Ferris State Football Head Coach Tony Annese wraps up the spring football game with host Rob Bentley on this week's Ferris Sports Update TV show.
Ferris State Football To Hold Special Championship Ring Ceremony & Lift-A-Thon Friday
April 21, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University football program will hold a special championship ring ceremony this Friday (April 24) night in conjunction with the annual Football Lift-A-Thon at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.
Offense Holds Off Defense As Defending GLIAC Champions Hold Annual Spring Football Game
April 18, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - A key fourth-quarter touchdown helped the offensive unit hold off a late surge from the defensive squad as the defending Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Champion Ferris State University football team held its 2015 Crimson & Gold Spring Game before a large crowd of fans on a beautiful Saturday (April 18) afternoon at FSU's Top Taggart Field.
WATCH: Spring Game Highlights
April 18, 2015
Highlights of the 2015 Ferris State Football Spring Game.
Special Format & Honorary Coaches-Captains Announced For Saturday's Spring Football Game
April 17, 2015
Big Rapids, Mich. - A special offense versus defense format will be used and honorary coaches and captains have been named as the Ferris State University football team prepares to host its annual Crimson & Gold Spring Game on Saturday (April 18) at FSU's Top Taggart Field.