Ferris State University · Next-Season Outcome Band
Fanbase Health Index · Ferris State University · medium confidence
D2 Program Prestige · Ferris State University2002
Anchor-Bone Trophy rivalry
Ferris established the fierce rivalry with Grand Valley State over the Anchor-Bone Trophy (memorial to Ferris linebacker Matt Sklom)
Ferris State University16-0Hope-Doping·Offseason
Ferris State is the D2 dynasty in the making — an undefeated national champion that has stacked four titles in five years and has made the Anchor-Bone rivalry the most feared matchup in Division II.
Standard GapA program that climbed from mid-tier GLIAC competitor to four-time natio…
Fans here believe no chip needed — Ferris is the favorite. The only motivation left is to prove that 2021-2025 was the beginning of something, not a peak.
low signal
Approaching
16 days
until kickoff · season opener, nationally · Sat Aug 22 · 00:00 UTC
The experience
Ferris State is the D2 dynasty in the making — an undefeated national champion that has stacked four titles in five years and has made the Anchor-Bone rivalry the most feared matchup in Division II.
The Bulldogs are patient.
Ferris State University · Next-Season Outcome Band
Floor / Base / Ceiling
Floor 14--2
Base 12-0
Ceiling 12-0
floor14--2Competitive but likely outside bracket contention.
base12-0Conference title contender. Bracket bid realistic.
ceiling12-0Deep playoff run. Program-defining year.
Variance assumed at ±2 wins from last-season record. Replace with the season-path projection once preview data is built.
Recent Form · last 10 games
Hot
Five straight. The momentum tier on every blog right now.
Streak W10Last 5 · 5-0Last 10 · 10-0
Community pulse
No high-engagement r/cfb discussions tracked for this program in the last year.
The Pulse on Ferris State University
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The Bulldogs are patient.
What moved it — fall camp · last 14 days
Camp
Fall camp open — install + scrimmage cycle
ongoing
Kickoff
Season opener in 16 days
kickoff
"Go Bulldogs."
— Ferris State University fanbase · recurring line
3 mentions · awaiting signal
Fanbase Health Index · Ferris State University · medium confidence
Growing (62)
DecliningStableGrowingSurging
On-Field — 16-0 (100% win rate)85
Volume — 2 effective signal-N38
Player stats — 2025 season
No player stats logged for this program yet — stats appear once the season is underway.
Ferris State University · 2025 schedule & results16-0Balanced slateAverage opponent win rate 52%.
| Wk | Date | Us | Opp | Line | Opponent | Result | Record | Conf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 28 | #268 | #319 | — | Pittsburg St | W 34–17 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| 2 | Sep 6 | #260 | — | — | @Lake Erie | W 63–6 | 2-0 | 0-0 |
| 3 | Sep 13 | #265 | #299 | — | Tiffin | W 41–34 | 3-0 | 0-0 |
| 4 | Sep 20 | #259 | — | — | University of Rio Grande | W 76–0 | 4-0 | 0-0 |
| 6 | Oct 4 | #266 | #370 | — | @Roosevelt | W 66–0 | 5-0 | 1-0 |
| 7 | Oct 11 | #259 | #403 | — | Wayne State (MI) | W 59–0 | 6-0 | 2-0 |
| 8 | Oct 18 | #248 | #296 | — | @Michigan Tech | W 38–10 | 7-0 | 3-0 |
| 9 | Oct 25 | #232 | #273 | — | Grand Valley State University | W 38–31 | 8-0 | 4-0 |
| 10 | Nov 1 | #231 | #418 | — | Northern Michigan | W 70–35 | 9-0 | 5-0 |
| 11 | Nov 8 | #225 | #311 | — | @Saginaw Valley State | W 51–45 | 10-0 | 6-0 |
| 12 | Nov 15 | #225 | #312 | — | @Davenport | W 44–23 | 11-0 | 7-0 |
| Bowl Season | ||||||||
| 13 | Nov 22 | #220 | #299 | — | Northwood (MI) | W 65–14 | 12-0 | 7-0 |
| Conference Championship | ||||||||
| 14 | Nov 29 | #207 | #276 | — | Ashland | W 56–24 | 13-0 | 7-0 |
| 15 | Dec 6 | #202 | #272 | — | Minnesota State Mankato | W 52–29 | 14-0 | 7-0 |
| 1 | Dec 13 | #268 | #318 | — | Newberry | W 49–17 | 15-0 | 7-0 |
| Bowl Season | ||||||||
| 17 | Dec 20 | #202 | #268 | — | Harding University (N) | W 42–21 | 16-0 | 7-0 |
Home-Field Advantage · Ferris State University · 2018-present
Strong
97% home win rate vs 85% on the road. margin runs +9.6 better at home. Top Taggart Field seats 6,200.
Home39-1Away23-4
Venue texture
54°F average kickoff temp; 15% of games had measurable precipitation; 10 mph average wind.
Based on 40 home games with weather data.
D2 Program Prestige · Ferris State University
Mid-Major Contender
All-Time Record
66-8
since 1903 · 8 seasons · .891 win rate
HOME
39-1
AWAY
23-6
NEUTRAL
4-1
1900s
2010s
2020s
GLIAC Standing · 2025
1st in the GLIAC
Ferris State University sits at the top of the GLIAC at 7-0. Everyone else is chasing.
| # | Program | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ferris State | 7-0 |
| 2 | Grand Valley State University | 5-2 |
| 3 | Saginaw Valley State | 5-2 |
| 4 | Michigan Tech | 4-3 |
| 5 | Davenport | 4-4 |
| 6 | Northern Michigan | 3-5 |
| 7 | Roosevelt | 1-6 |
| 8 | Wayne State (MI) | 0-7 |
Program memory
What this program never forgets
Most weeks vanish. These didn’t.
2021 national championship breakthrough
First national title under Tony Annese, beginning the dynasty
2025 undefeated national championship
Ferris State goes 16-0 and wins the fourth national title in five years
Moment of the Year · Ferris State University · 2025
Moment of the Year · Ferris State University · 2025Postseason · Won 65-14 vs Northwood (MI)
Week 13 of 2025. Postseason win — the season-defining moment.
Postseason History
Postseason HistoryRecent postseason (2018-2025): 5-2
Most recent: 2025 — win 42-21 (home). Last 5 postseason: 4-1.
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