2017-18 Football News

Football
Ferris State Offensive Line Duo Garners Preseason All-America Accolades

July 03, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University senior offensive linemen, tackle Devon Johnson (Aurora, Ill./Waubonsie Valley) and guard Nic Sawyer (Ann Arbor/Saline), have been chosen as 2018 Preseason All-Americans.

Family Night
Second Annual FSU Football Friends, Family And Alumni Night Set For July 12 At Fifth Third Ballpark

June 13, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - One of the nation's top collegiate programs is headed to one of the top venues in West Michigan as the Ferris State Bulldogs will celebrate the past, present and future of the program during the second annual "FSU Friends, Family & Alumni Night" on Thursday, July 12, at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park.

Football Outing
Ferris State Football Welcomes Largest Sellout Crowd Ever For 35th Annual Golf Outing

June 13, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - The back-to-back NCAA Division II National Quarterfinalist Ferris State University football program welcomed its largest crowd ever of family, friends, supporters and alumni for the 35th annual Bulldog Football Golf Outing at Clear Lake Golf Club this past Saturday (June 9).

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WATCH: 2018 Ferris Football Golf Outing with Coach Tony Annese

June 12, 2018

Comments from FSU head coach Tony Annese prior to the sold out 2018 Bulldog Football Golf Outing held Saturday at Clear Lake Golf Course.

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WATCH: 2018 Ferris State Football Golf Outing - Bill Scheible & Dan Rohn

June 12, 2018

Comments from Bulldog Football alum Bill Scheible and assistant coach Dan Rohn at the 2018 Ferris State Football Golf Outing on Saturday at Clear Lake Golf Club.

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Back-To-Back National Quarterfinalist Ferris State Gears Up For Summer Camp Exposure Tour

June 08, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - The back-to-back NCAA Division II National Quarterfinalist Ferris State University football program has announced its 2018 "Elite Exposure Satellite Camp Tour" with stops at locations across the state of Michigan slated for this June.

Battle At Ballpark
Ferris State Football To Face Michigan Tech At Fifth Third Ballpark This Fall

May 30, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - One of the nation's top NCAA Division II football programs, the Ferris State University Bulldogs, will take its show on the road as FSU will square off against the Michigan Tech Huskies on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park.

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Former Ferris State Standout Jason Vander Laan Signed By NFL's Carolina Panthers

May 22, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - Former Ferris State University standout and two-time Harlon Hill Trophy winner Jason Vander Laan will have an opportunity to continue his National Football League (NFL) career as he was signed on Monday (May 21) by the Carolina Panthers.

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35th Annual Ferris State Football Golf Outing Officially SOLD OUT!

May 17, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - Due to extremely high demand, Ferris State University has announced the Bulldogs' 35th annual football golf outing set for Saturday, June 9, is officially sold out.

Chris Okoye
Ferris State Football's Chris Okoye Signs With NFL's Cincinnati Bengals After Draft

April 29, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - A third Ferris State University football product will have an opportunity to play professionally in the National Football League as defensive tackle Chris Okoye (Novi/Detroit Catholic Central) announced he's signed with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday following the NFL Draft.

Zach Sieler
Ferris State All-American Zach Sieler Becomes Bulldogs' First-Ever NFL Draft Pick

April 28, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - Standout All-America defensive end Zach Sieler (Pinckney) became Ferris State University's first-ever National Football League (NFL) Draft choice on Saturday (April 28) as he was picked by the Baltimore Ravens.

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Ferris State's Tavierre Thomas Signs With NFL's Arizona Cardinals Immediately Following Draft

April 28, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - Another Ferris State University football standout will have an opportunity to continue his career in the National Football League (NFL) as cornerback Tavierre Thomas (Detroit/Allen) signed with the Arizona Cardinals immediately following the NFL Draft on Saturday.

Zach Sieler
WATCH: Highlights of Ferris State Football NFL Draft Pick Zach Sieler

April 28, 2018

Highlights of Ferris State University All-America defensive end and Baltimore Ravens NFL Draft choice Zach Sieler from the 2017 campaign.

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Ferris State Football Among National Leaders With Nine NFF Hampshire Honor Society Picks

April 26, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - For the fourth consecutive year, the Ferris State University football squad ranks as one of the top Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) members and in-state NCAA Division I and II schools with nine student-athletes recently chosen to the 2018 National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society for their work both on the field and in the classroom.

Homecoming Game
Six Ferris State Football Standouts Honored As Football Gazette Unveils All-America Squads

April 26, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - The 2017 campaign may have well passed, but the Ferris State University football squad is still earning recognition after reaching the NCAA Division II National Quarterfinals for the second consecutive campaign last fall.

NFL Draft
Large Group Of Former Ferris State Football Standouts Await NFL Draft This Weekend

April 25, 2018

Big Rapids, Mich. - The 83rd annual National Football League (NFL) Draft takes place this weekend in Dallas and a large group of former Ferris State University football standouts are hoping to hear their names called or be contacted by NFL or professional football franchises as potential free agent pickups following the annual event.