2016 Ferris State Football News

FSU Football
WATCH: Ferris State Football Week 1 at Findlay Highlights

September 10, 2017

Highlights from the Bulldogs' 48-27 season-opening road victory over the Findlay Oilers on Saturday (Sept. 9) in Ohio.

Rise With Us
Ferris State Athletics Celebrates Success & Unveils "Rise With Us" Campaign

July 27, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - As Ferris State University Athletics gears up for another exciting season, the Bulldogs have unveiled a new theme, encouraging fans to "Rise With Us" while reflecting on recent past success as FSU kicks off the 2017-18 athletics year.

Cencer & Hammersmith
Strength & Conditioning Appointments To Elevate Ferris State Athletics

July 11, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University Athletics has announced two key personnel moves in the area of Athletics Performance by the elevating of Dave Cencer to Coordinator of Athletics Performance and the hiring of John Hammersmith as the Bulldogs’ first-ever full-time strength and conditioning coach, according to an announcement made today by FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger.

GLIAC Academic
Total of 170 FSU Student-Athletes Garner GLIAC All-Academic Laurels In 2016-17

June 10, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 170 Ferris State University student-athletes have achieved Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) All-Academic & All-Academic Excellence Team honors for the recently-completed 2016-17 athletics campaign as announced by the league office on Friday.

Football Golf Outing
WATCH: 2017 Bulldog Football Golf Outing

June 03, 2017

The Bulldog Football golf outing returned to Clear Lake Golf Course with a record-breaking turnout on Saturday for the event, which has helped create momentum for FSU's three-straight NCAA Playoff appearances.

Ferris State #2
Reigning National Semifinalist Ferris State Football Tabbed As Nation's #2 Team In Preseason Rankings

May 31, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The first NCAA Division II preseason football poll is out and reigning NCAA Division II National Semifinalist Ferris State has been tabbed as the nation's #2 team heading into the year, according to the Lindy's Sports College Football National Preview Magazine.

Elite Tour
Ferris State Football Unveils 2017 "Elite Exposure Satellite Camp Tour" Set For June

May 29, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The reigning NCAA Division II National Semifinalist Ferris State University football program has announced its 2017 "Elite Exposure Satellite Camp Tour" with stops at locations across the state of Michigan and one in Illinois slated for this June.

Defending Super Region Champion Ferris State To Host 34th Annual Football Golf Outing June 3rd
Defending Super Region Champion Ferris State To Host 34th Annual Football Golf Outing June 3rd

May 02, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Following a trip to the NCAA Division II National Semifinals last fall and an incredible five-year run on the field, attendance is expected to be high and spots are filling up fast for the 34th annual Ferris State University football Golf Outing, which takes place on Saturday, June 3, at Clear Lake Golf Club near Big Rapids.

Ferris State's Brady Sheldon Earns NFL Opportunity With Oakland Raiders
Ferris State's Brady Sheldon Earns NFL Opportunity With Oakland Raiders

May 01, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - For the fifth consecutive year, at least one senior member of the Ferris State University football squad has earned an opportunity to compete in the National Football League (NFL) as linebacker Brady Sheldon (Novi) has been invited to the Oakland Raiders' rookie camp.

Former Ferris State Standouts Await Potential NFL Opportunities As Interest Builds For Weekend Draft
Former Ferris State Standouts Await Potential NFL Opportunities As Interest Builds For Weekend Draft

April 26, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - The 82nd annual National Football League (NFL) Draft takes place this weekend in Philadelphia and at least four 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.

FSU Update
Ferris Sports Update TV - Spring Football Review w/Coach Annese

April 26, 2017

Ferris State Football head coach Tony Annese reviews spring football and last week's spring game with host Rob Bentley on Ferris Sports Update TV

"Bulldogs After Hours" Tour Across Michigan In May Celebrating FSU Football Success
"Bulldogs After Hours" Tour Across Michigan In May Celebrating FSU Football Success

April 25, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University alumni and fans across Michigan will have an opportunity to celebrate the Bulldogs' recent gridiron success this May as "Bulldogs After Hours - A Celebration Of Ferris State Football" makes four tour stops across the Great Lakes State.

FEATURE: Defense Rules The Day As Ferris State Football Displays Championship Culture In Annual Spring Game
FEATURE: Defense Rules The Day As Ferris State Football Displays Championship Culture In Annual Spring Game

April 24, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - Defense ruled the day in the annual Ferris State Football Crimson & Gold Spring Game held on Saturday (April 22) at Top Taggart Field where the Crimson squad edged out the White by a score of 14-12 in a low-scoring affair.

Red Team Edges White Squad In Tightly-Contested Ferris State Football Spring Game
Red Team Edges White Squad In Tightly-Contested Ferris State Football Spring Game

April 22, 2017

Big Rapids, Mich. - A tightly-contested Ferris State University Football Crimson & Gold Spring Game went to the wire on Saturday (April 22) as the Red squad came up with a key turnover at the goal line to score a 14-12 victory over the White Team at FSU's Top Taggart Field.

WATCH: Ferris State Football 2017 Spring Game Highlights
WATCH: Ferris State Football 2017 Spring Game Highlights

April 22, 2017

A tightly-contested Ferris State University Football Crimson & Gold Spring Game went to the wire on Saturday (April 22) as the Red squad came up with a key turnover at the goal line to score a 14-12 victory over the White Team at FSU's Top Taggart Field. The defending Super Region Champions officially wrapped up spring practice drills on a beautiful afternoon in front of a large crowd in Big Rapids. The contest featured a modified scoring system and a running clock was utilized at the discretion of FSU head coach Tony Annese.

Tony Annese
WATCH: 2017 Spring Game Post Game Press Conference

April 22, 2017

Hear from Head Coach Tony Annese, Quarterback Travis Russell, and Defensive End Zach Sieler following the 2017 Ferris State football Spring Game.