https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com en-us 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 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260205kdbflk BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Still fresh off an undefeated 2025 national championship run, Ferris State head coach Tony Annese took a moment to reflect on what sets the Bulldogs’ National Signing Day Class of 2026 apart. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260205kdbflk https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/FSUNSD26/index Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/FSUNSD26/index https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qeldas Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qeldas https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qr9uj8 Big Rapids, Mich. - Reigning and four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State University will hold a live online National Signing Day announcement on Wednesday (Feb. 4) at 2 p.m. (ET) and Bulldog fans can follow the action live as NCAA Division II's current winningest active head coach Tony Annese officially announces his 15th class of incoming recruits. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260203qr9uj8 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2026020417u7ar Big Rapids, Mich. - The four-time NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State Bulldogs showcased its national brand on Wednesday (Feb. 4), signing an impressive class of 44 prep standouts from seven states across the country on National Signing Day. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/2026020417u7ar https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20260205-281q3ubd The full press conference with player highlights from Ferris State Football's 2026 National Signing Day. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20260205-281q3ubd https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260202gsrpw5 Big Rapids, Mich. - The FOUR-TIME NCAAA Division II National Champion Ferris State Bulldogs will unveil the program's next class of incoming recruits as the Bulldogs get ready for National Signing Day on Wednesday (Feb. 4). Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260202gsrpw5 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260129fc1m4q Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University fans are invited to come out to help honor the 2025 NCAA Division II National Championship football team as the Bulldogs will be recognized on Monday (Feb. 2) evening at halftime of the men's basketball home contest inside Jim Wink Arena. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260129fc1m4q https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260128jq9nfw Big Rapids, Mich. - Three Ferris State University student-athletes have been honored as fall 2025 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Commissioner's Award recipients as announced by the league office. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260128jq9nfw https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260122o0xcwt Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State Bulldogs have captured the NCAA Division II National Championship for the fourth time in the last five seasons! Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260122o0xcwt https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260121ningl2 BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – Ferris State University alum Shawn Smith will be in the center of one of the largest sporting events in the world, serving as the lead on-field official for Super Bowl LX next month. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260121ningl2 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260121p2zyns Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior safety Justin Payoute (Miami Gardens, Fla.), who helped lead the Bulldogs to the school's fourth NCAA Division II National Championship in the past five years, has been honored as the 2025 Cliff Harris Award recipient as the nation's top defensive performer in D2 football. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260121p2zyns https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260109fbmm4q BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – After shining on the national stage, Ferris State University’s football and volleyball players will get a hero’s welcome back home on campus on Monday. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20260109fbmm4q https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251222odtvs1 Big Rapids, Mich. – Ferris State University is calling on the entire community to come together in celebration as Jan. 12, 2026 is declared “Bulldog Spirit Day.” Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251222odtvs1 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202512240m50ua MCKINNEY, Texas – Ferris State junior edge rusher Tim Allen understood the challenge he and his fellow defensive linemen were facing: a tall task at the point of attack against Harding, the owner of the nation's most prolific rushing attack. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/202512240m50ua https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251224ohkb12 Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior standouts Tim Anderson (Rochester/Adams) and Justin Payoute (Miami Gardens, Fla.) have added to their list of impressive accomplishments following the 2025 campaign as both were tabbed to the 2025 Walter Camp Division II All-America First Team. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251224ohkb12 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251222qfpteq McKINNEY, Texas — Standing in the afterglow of Ferris State’s fourth NCAA Division II National Championship in five seasons, senior defensive tackle Sio Saipaia smiled, soaking it in on a confetti-covered field, when asked about his family. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251222qfpteq https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251221-m41pl42t The Voices of Ferris State Football, Rob Bentley & Sandy Gholston, provide a postgame report following FSU's National Championship victory. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251221-m41pl42t https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251222-bymoat0i The Voice of Ferris State Football, Rob Bentley, catches up with Coach Tony Annese to discuss the Bulldogs' fourth NCAA D2 National Championship Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251222-bymoat0i https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251221-fiiqfc0q WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Ferris State celebrates its fourth national championship in five years! Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251221-fiiqfc0q https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251221-fwc7hch6 Postgame press conference following the Bulldogs' 2025 NCAA D2 National Championship Game victory. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251221-fwc7hch6 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251222-qhgqzh55 Ferris State defeated Harding 42-21 in the 2025 NCAA DII football championship to win their fourth DII football championship in five years, capping an undefeated season. Watch the full game highlights here. Subscribe to the NCAA Championship YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/NCAAChampionships?sub_confirmation=1 Get your NCAA Championship tickets here: https://www.ncaatickets.com/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251222-qhgqzh55 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251220unfckt MCKINNEY, Texas — The Ferris State University Bulldogs continued a dominant run as the Bulldogs claimed their fourth NCAA D2 National Championship in the past five years with a convincing 42-21 win over Harding (Ark.) on Saturday (Dec. 20) in McKinney, Texas. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251220unfckt https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251220urs7u7 Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State Bulldogs have captured the NCAA Division II National Championship for the fourth time in the last five seasons! Sat, 20 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251220urs7u7 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251218otvhk5 MCKINNEY, Texas – The road back to Texas has been a long and challenging one for junior Carson Gulker, who successfully returned to the field this season, but in new roles for nationally top-ranked Ferris State’s high-powered attack that is the nation’s leader in total offense at 515.5 yards per contest with 105 offensive touchdowns. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/releases/20251218otvhk5 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251217-6b6q5936 FSU's Carson Gulker talks to the media following Wednesday's final practice in Michigan ahead of the trip to the national title game in Texas. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251217-6b6q5936 https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251217-d1ndy2hi FSU's Tim Allen talks to the media in Grand Rapids on Wednesday ahead of the Bulldogs' trip to Texas for the D2 National Championship Game. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/sports/fball/2025-26/videos/20251217-d1ndy2hi