{"id":19652,"date":"2025-11-29T15:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T19:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/ferris-state-football-stays-undefeated-today-but-faces-ashlands-surprising-upset-bid-at-top-taggart-field\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T15:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T19:07:59","slug":"70101-ferris-state-football-stays-undefeated-battles-ashland-in-tight-playoff-matchup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/red94.net\/news\/70101-ferris-state-football-stays-undefeated-battles-ashland-in-tight-playoff-matchup\/","title":{"rendered":"Ferris State football stays undefeated today but faces Ashland’s surprising upset bid at Top Taggart Field"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ferris State football<\/b> stays undefeated as the defending NCAA Division II national champions<\/b> host Ashland<\/b> today in a critical playoff matchup<\/b> at Top Taggart Field<\/b>. The No. 1-ranked Bulldogs<\/b> are riding a historic 26-game winning streak<\/b> and aim to advance deeper into the postseason. This second-round contest features two of the nation’s elite programs battling for supremacy.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Ferris State<\/b> remains 12-0<\/b> with a 26-consecutive win streak<\/b> dating back to last season<\/li>\n
  • Ashland Eagles<\/b> arrive at 10-2<\/b> after defeating Minnesota-Duluth 32-7<\/b> in their first-round playoff game<\/li>\n
  • Kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. ET<\/b> at Top Taggart Field<\/b> in Big Rapids, Michigan<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+<\/b> and radio coverage on Sunny 97.3 FM<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Historic Bulldogs Seek Third National Title in Four Years<\/h2>\n

    Ferris State<\/b> enters today’s game as the defending NCAA Division II national championship<\/b> team, capturing the crown last season with a dominant 49-14 victory<\/b> over Valdosta State<\/b>. The program has claimed three national titles<\/b> in the past four years, with championship wins in 2021<\/b>, 2022<\/b>, and 2024<\/b>. This year’s 12-0 undefeated regular season<\/b> and 7-0 conference record<\/b> underscore the Bulldogs’ dominant performance throughout the year.<\/p>\n

    Head coach Tony Annese<\/b>, who has compiled a remarkable 149-21<\/b> record in 13 seasons at Ferris State<\/b>, has transformed the program into a national powerhouse. The Bulldogs rank first nationally<\/b> in Division II scoring offense<\/b> with 53.8 points per game<\/b> and lead the nation in total offense<\/b> at 521.4 yards per game<\/b>. Their defense also excels, ranking 11th nationally<\/b> in total defense and first in the nation<\/b> with 21 interceptions<\/b> this season.<\/p>\n

    Ashland Eagles Look to Upset Top-Ranked Rivals<\/h2>\n

    The No. 18-ranked Ashland Eagles<\/b> come to Big Rapids<\/b> with championship aspirations of their own. Ashland’s 10-2 record<\/b> includes an impressive 32-7 first-round playoff victory<\/b> over Minnesota-Duluth<\/b> just one week ago. The Great Midwest Athletic Conference<\/b> representatives are clearly a formidable opponent, bringing momentum into Saturday’s contest.<\/p>\n

    Under third-year head coach Doug Geiser<\/b>, Ashland has built a competitive program that defeated several quality opponents during the regular season. The Eagles scored 27.67 points per game<\/b> this season while allowing just 14.17 points per game<\/b> defensively. However, the Eagles face an extraordinarily difficult task against the nation’s No. 1-ranked team<\/b> on the road at the iconic Top Taggart Field<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    Head-to-Head Matchup Analysis and Key Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Factor<\/td>\nFerris State<\/td>\nAshland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Overall Record<\/td>\n12-0<\/b><\/td>\n10-2<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ranking<\/td>\nNo. 1<\/b><\/td>\nNo. 18<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Points Per Game<\/td>\n53.8 PPG<\/b><\/td>\n27.67 PPG<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Current Streak<\/td>\n26 consecutive wins<\/b><\/td>\n2-game win streak<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Home Record<\/td>\n7-0 at Top Taggart<\/b><\/td>\n5-1<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Series History<\/td>\n15 of last 24<\/b><\/td>\n9 of last 24<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Top Taggart Field Advantage and Bulldog Dominance<\/h2>\n

    The Ferris State<\/b> defense remains formidable on their home turf at Top Taggart Field<\/b>, where they have won 26 consecutive games<\/b> dating back to November 2022<\/b>. The Bulldogs have posted an impressive 7-0 home record<\/b> this season and remain undefeated at home for two consecutive seasons<\/b>. Ashland<\/b> faces the daunting challenge of winning on the road against an elite opponent in an intimidating environment.<\/p>\n

    Historically, Ferris State<\/b> maintains a 6-3 record<\/b> against Ashland<\/b> under head coach Tony Annese<\/b>, including a dominant 43-3 victory<\/b> last regular season at Top Taggart<\/b>. While Ashland<\/b> has emerged victorious in five of their last seven<\/b> visits to Big Rapids<\/b>, they must overcome the Bulldogs’<\/b> recent dominance and superior talent.<\/p>\n

    Can Ashland Execute the Perfect Game to Stun Ferris State?<\/h2>\n

    Ashland<\/b> must play near-flawlessly to upset the nation’s top-ranked<\/b> team. The Eagles<\/b> must contain Ferris State’s<\/b> high-octane offense, which averaged 53.8 points per game<\/b> this season. Additionally, Ashland<\/b> will need to avoid turnovers against a Bulldogs defense<\/b> that recorded 21 interceptions<\/b>\u2014the most in all of Division II<\/b>. The Eagles’<\/b> defensive approach must be disciplined and mistake-free to have any realistic chance at advancing.<\/p>\n

    Victory today would represent one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Division II<\/b> playoff history, given Ferris State’s<\/b> overwhelming dominance and championship pedigree. The Bulldogs<\/b> are moving deeper into the postseason and seeking a path back to the national championship game on December 20<\/b> in McKinney, Texas<\/b>. Ashland<\/b> understands this represents their best opportunity to prove themselves against elite competition.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • Ferris State Bulldogs Athletics<\/b> – Official game preview and team statistics<\/li>\n
    • ESPN College Football<\/b> – Schedule information and live coverage details<\/li>\n
    • NCAA Division II<\/b> – Official playoff bracket and tournament information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":19651,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Tony D'Annessa\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/2814457\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Doug Geiser\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Top Taggart Field\",\"description\":\"venue\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"Big Rapids, Michigan\",\"description\":\"city\"},{\"@type\":\"Place\",\"name\":\"McKinney, Texas\",\"description\":\"city\"}]}","_extracted_celebrities":null,"_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":null,"_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"2025-11-29 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