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High-Scoring Spring Football Game Results In Deadlock On Game's Final Play
Posted: Apr 19, 2024

High-Scoring Spring Football Game Results In Deadlock On Game's Final Play

Big Rapids, Mich. - One of the most exciting Ferris State University Football Crimson & Gold Spring Games in recent memory came down to the final play on Friday (April 19) as the red and white squads battled to a 47-47 deadlock at Top Taggart Field.

The Bulldogs, who have reached the NCAA Division II Playoffs a nation-leading nine consecutive years to date, officially wrapped up spring practice drills with a competitive event that also included several presentations and games involving other FSU teams.

The annual spring game provided fans with an opportunity to watch the Bulldogs for the first time since FSU's trip to the playoffs last fall in a game-like situation under head coach Tony Annese and his staff. The spring game featured a modified scoring and timing format and provided an opportunity for many of FSU's younger players to take the field for the first time while wrapping up spring drills. Many of Ferris State's returning veterans did not play or saw limited action in the contest.

FSU kicker Mitch Middleton drilled a 53-yard field goal on the game's final play as the Red team rallied to tie up the game after the White squad had opened up a 19-point edge in the second half.

The Bulldogs will begin their 115th season of varsity competition this coming fall with their sights set on making a 10th consecutive trip to the NCAA Division II Playoffs. The Bulldogs have made five national semifinal appearances along with three trips to the national championship game and back-to-back national titles in 2021 and 2022 during the stretch.

Over the past three seasons of action, the Bulldogs own a 36-4 overall record and FSU has reached the NCAA Division II Playoffs nine consecutive years and counting. Ferris State has also reached the NCAA Division II National Semifinals five times in the past seven seasons of action and ranks as the country's winningest program over the past nine full seasons in D2 Football. FSU is 63-6 over the last four seasons of on-field action, including back-to-back NCAA D2 National Championships in 2021 and 2022.

Ferris State also holds the GLIAC's best mark and the best overall record of all collegiate programs in Michigan at 123-20 (.860) overall since the arrival of Annese as head coach in 2012.

Stay tuned for a complete recap and more postgame coverage coming soon!