US EditionD2 Dynasty: Ferris State Football Claims 4th Title in 5 Years with Rout of Harding
Ferris State finished undefeated at 16-0, extending a 30-game winning streak and setting a Division II record with 844 points scored this season, led by QB Will Bower's five touchdowns.
- On Saturday, Ferris State Bulldogs defeated Harding Bisons 42-21 in the Division II national championship game at McKinney ISD Stadium, McKinney, Texas.
- Entering the game, Ferris State carried a 30-game win streak into the title match, last losing on Aug. 31, 2024, with Wyatt Bower scoring two rushing touchdowns in the first quarter.
- Ferris State's ground attack rolled for 363 yards while Chase Carter, Ferris State running back, gained 111 yards and scored on a 64-yard touchdown run.
- The victory moves Ferris State into a tie for second-most Division II titles with four, joining Grand Valley State and Valdosta State, while Harding finishes 15-1 and 11-0 in the conference.
- After Harding narrowed the margin to 28-21, Bower's 3-yard run and a 14-yard pass to Carson Gulker with 6:14 left in the third quarter sealed the game.
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Harding falls to Ferris State in Division II title game | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Harding lost 42-21 to Ferris (Mich.) State in the Division II football national championship game Saturday at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas. Ferris State won the title for the fourth time in five years, the only exception being Harding’s championship in 2023.
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Ferris State wins fourth NCAA Division II championship in five seasons, defeating Harding 42-21
Will Bower threw for two touchdowns and rushed for three more as Ferris State won its fourth NCAA Division II championship in the past five years, taking down Harding 42-21 on Saturday.
Ferris State Bulldogs: National Champions!
For the 4th time in the past 5 years, the Ferris State University football team has won the national D2 championship!The Ferris State University football team is being called a "Dynasty", after beating Harding 42-21 in McKinney Texas Saturday.With this victory, Ferris State has become the first DI or DII Football team to post a "perfect record"; going 16-0 this season!Click here for the link to the complete game summary from the GLIAC!Follow FOX…
Harding falls to Ferris State in Division II title game
Harding lost 42-21 to Ferris (Mich.) State in the Division II football national championship game Saturday at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas. Ferris State won the title for the fourth time in five years, the only exception being Harding’s championship in 2023.
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