Another chapter in the storied Anchor-Bone Classic rivalry unfolds this fall when Ferris State and Grand Valley State collide once more in what’s already shaping up to be one of the marquee matchups of the Division 2 football season.

The Lakers and Bulldogs have traded blows for decades, with the Anchor-Bone Trophy at stake since 2002, and the overall series stretching back to the early 1970s. In recent years, the rivalry has only heightened—games between these two often carry conference and national implications, making this contest far more than just a grudge match.

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One of the most memorable performances in recent memory came in last year’s edition, when Trinidad Chambliss torched GVSU’s defense en route to a 34-7 Bulldog victory at Lubbers Stadium. He piled up 122 rushing yards on 22 carries, threw for 114 yards, and accounted for three touchdowns in a dominant showing. 

And yet, in 2023, Avery Moore and Cade Peterson combined to crush the Bulldogs 49-28.

Looking ahead to 2025, all eyes will turn to redshirt freshman Wyatt Bower, who is carving out a role as a dynamic dual-threat quarterback for Ferris State.

Ferris State enters this Classic riding a wave of momentum, and GVSU will no doubt be primed to return the favor.

Here's everything to know about the 2025 Anchor-Bone Classic, and don't forget to watch when it streams live on FloCollege. 

When Is The Anchor Bone Classic 2025?

Ferris State and Grand Valley State will meet in the 2025 Anchor Bone Classic on October 25. 

What Time Does GVSU Vs. Ferris State Football Kick Off?

Grand Valley State vs. Ferris State kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Michigan. 

How To Watch GVSU Vs. Ferris State

GVSU vs. Ferris State, the 2025 Anchor Bone Classic, will stream live on FloCollege and the FloSports app.

Game replays, highlights and breaking news will also be available on both platforms.

Grand Valley State Football Schedule 2025

• Saturday, Aug. 30 – Lincoln (Pa.) vs. Grand Valley State – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Sept. 6 – Black Hills State (S.D.) vs. Grand Valley State – 7:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Sept. 13 – Grand Valley State vs. Pittsburg State – 5:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 4 – Davenport vs. Grand Valley State – 4:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 11 – Grand Valley State vs. Northern Michigan – 7:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 18 – Saginaw Valley State vs. Grand Valley State – 2:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 25 – Grand Valley State vs. Ferris State – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Nov. 1 – Grand Valley State vs. Wayne State – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Nov. 8 – Michigan Tech vs. Grand Valley State – 2:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Nov. 15 – Roosevelt vs. Grand Valley State – 1:00 p.m. ET

Ferris State Football Schedule 2025

• Thursday, Aug. 28 – Pittsburg St. (Kan.) vs. Ferris State – 6:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Sept. 6 – Ferris State vs. Lake Erie – 2:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Sept. 13 – Ferris State vs. Tiffin – 6:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Sept. 20 – Ferris State vs. Rio Grande – 3:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 4 – Roosevelt vs. Ferris State – 2:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 11 – Wayne State vs. Ferris State – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 18 – Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State – 12:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Oct. 25 – Ferris State vs. Grand Valley State (Anchor-Bone Classic) – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Nov. 1 – Ferris State vs. Northern Michigan – 1:00 p.m. ET
• Saturday, Nov. 8 – Saginaw Valley State vs. Ferris Stat1:00 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov. 15 – Davenport vs. Ferris State (Calder City Classic) – 12:00 p.m. ET

Grand Valley State Roster 2025

• 0 – Sean Byrd – WR
• 0 – Torian Wyatt – LB
• 1 – Jason Hardy – DB
• 1 – Lynn Wyche-El – WR
• 2 – Josh Anderson – DB
• 2 – Andrew Schuster – QB
• 3 – Jibriel Conde – DL
• 3 – Donovan Johnson – WR
• 4 – Deonte Pippen – DB
• 4 – Kellen Russell-Dixon – RB
• 5 – Jamari Buddin – DL
• 5 – Derrick Woods – RB
• 6 – Jordan Johnson – WR
• 6 – Darius Whiteside – DB
• 7 – Kellen Reed – WR
• 7 – Derek Rood – DL
• 8 – Tre Green – DB
• 8 – Zak Olejniczak – QB
• 9 – Evan Furtney – TE
• 9 – Khamani Potts – DL
• 10 – Harrison Unger – TE
• 11 – Griffin Shinrock – WR
• 12 – Brady Drogosh – QB
• 13 – Elijah Baker – LB
• 14 – Alex McLean – WR
• 15 – Ethan Plumb – QB
• 16 – CJ Jones – LB
• 17 – Kenyon Owens – WR
• 18 – Matthew Nickens – DB
• 19 – Paschal Jolman – RB
• 20 – Kenneth Jones – RB
• 21 – Quinn Wills – DB
• 22 – Troy Temple – DB
• 23 – David Osagiede – DL
• 24 – Trey Sharp – DB
• 25 – Davon Pearson – DB
• 26 – Syone Usma-Harper – RB
• 27 – Chris Little – DB
• 28 – Noah Oury – QB
• 29 – Tony Roberts – DB
• 30 – Amonte Cook – WR
• 31 – Riley Simpson – LB
• 32 – Benett Cardamone – DB
• 33 – David Holloman – RB
• 34 – Keegan Sell – LB
• 35 – Trace Hrgich – P
• 36 – Conor Smith – TE
• 37 – Alijah Shabazz – DB
• 38 – Mathew Bacik – K
• 39 – Jay Cady – K
• 40 – Brett Peterson – TE
• 41 – ArJon Thompson – RB
• 42 – Anthony Scott – LB
• 43 – Sopuruchi Ojinnaka – DB
• 44 – Luke Stanton – TE
• 45 – Devon Pettus – LB
• 46 – Brody Osborne – LB
• 47 – Jimmy Downs – LB
• 48 – Anthony Cardamone – LB
• 49 – Drake Deshetsky – LB
• 50 – Trey Szykowny – LS
• 51 – Josh Sander – OL
• 52 – James Kent – OL
• 53 – Tommy Barnett – LB
• 54 – Cross Dobbs – LB
• 55 – Evan Curtiss – OL
• 56 – Franky McFadden – OL
• 57 – Isaiah Johnson – LB
• 58 – Ryer Snow – LB
• 59 – Isaiah Veatch – LB
• 60 – Mason Kirn – OL
• 64 – Brett Weaver – OL
• 65 – Matt Haan – OL
• 66 – Tre Buckley – DL
• 67 – Anderson Farmer – OL
• 68 – Cameron Bagent – OL
• 69 – Cannon Mackey – OL
• 70 – Aaron Bradley – OL
• 71 – Jack Stuart – OL
• 72 – Kyler Brunan – OL
• 74 – Lucas Tic – OL
• 75 – Joshua Martin – OL
• 76 – Mike Adams – OL
• 77 – Andy Hartman – OL
• 81 – Keenan Speer-Johnson – WR
• 82 – Jake Vermaas – WR
• 83 – Bwana Miller – WR
• 84 – Evan Sundermann – P
• 85 – Eli Graves – WR
• 86 – Colton Bila – LS
• 87 – Collin Buchanan – TE
• 88 – DeAndre Hill – TE
• 89 – Abram Larner – WR
• 91 – Ryder Gravenhof – DL
• 92 – Chandler Allen – DL
• 93 – Ronald Jackson – DL
• 94 – Josh Williams – DL
• 95 – Zalyn Martin – DL
• 96 – Landon VanBeek – DL
• 97 – Camren Vansolkema – DL
• 99 – Tyus Jackson – DL

Ferris State Football Roster 2025

• 0 – Jerek Fields – LB
• 0 – Jeremiah Lee – WR
• 1 – Gyasi Mattison – DB
• 1 – Deion Small – SL
• 2 – Wyatt Bower – QB
• 2 – Daviere Jones – DB
• 3 – Chase Carter – QB
• 3 – Eric Jackson – DB
• 4 – Tae Boyd – WR
• 4 – Justin Payoute – DB
• 5 – Key'Vell Cooper – RB
• 5 – Jeremiah Housey – DB
• 6 – Tarick Bower – WR
• 6 – Liko Johnson – LB
• 7 – Zak Ahern – RB
• 7 – Isaiah Byars – LB
• 8 – Payton Hughes – LB
• 8 – Jaylin Townsend – WR
• 9 – Alex Springs – DB
• 9 – Cam Underwood – WR
• 10 – Taariik Brett – SL
• 10 – Ralph Carter – DL
• 11 – Tyrone Fowler – DL
• 11 – Darian Kruja – WR
• 12 – Carson Gulker – QB
• 12 – Chris Lands – DB
• 13 – D'Mari Jenkins – DB
• 13 – Tyren Mason – WR
• 14 – Stanley Lambert – DL
• 14 – Timothy Ormond II – WR
• 16 – Leeshaun Mumpfield – QB
• 16 – Tre' Rigby – DB
• 17 – Dakari Neely – WR
• 17 – Quentin Pope – DB
• 18 – Kyle Cottee – QB
• 18 – Mervens Jean Pierre – DB
• 19 – Adonis Ferguson – DB
• 19 – Charlie Spencer – QB
• 20 – Jaden Edington – RB
• 20 – Chase Nixon – DB
• 21 – Tim Allen – DL
• 21 – Kevin Simes – SL
• 22 – Brady Rose – SL
• 22 – Ahlston Ware – DB
• 23 – James Robinson – DB
• 24 – Jake Price – RB
• 24 – Nolan Ziegler – LB
• 25 – Edward Kofuma-Henry – DB
• 26 – Javen Sewell – DB
• 27 – Parker Holman – SL
• 29 – Colbey Reed – RB
• 30 – Ryan Ahern – LB
• 31 – Jack Lamancusa – DE
• 32 – Levi Tuinstra – K/P
• 34 – Christian Cramer – LB
• 34 – Tyler Greene – DB
• 35 – Eddie Jewett – K
• 38 – Sam Wahlberg – LS
• 40 – Anthony Perdue – DB
• 41 – Michael Bush – LB
• 42 – Jalen Jones – DB
• 43 – Razah Townsend – DL
• 44 – Kailib Davis – DL
• 45 – Mitchell Middleton – K/P
• 46 – Gabe Long – K
• 47 – Jalen Mcfadden – DB
• 48 – Josh Garcia – DL
• 49 – Gabe Blanchard – DL
• 50 – Chimdindu Obi – DL
• 51 – D'jaun Gilbert – OL
• 52 – Jarvis Windom – OL
• 53 – Ryan Ross – OL
• 55 – Elmir Jakupovic – OL
• 56 – Ben Przytula – OL
• 57 – Jaylen Washington – OL
• 64 – Cam Heiss – OL
• 65 – Cory Pecynski – OL
• 66 – Kaharri Caldwell – OL
• 68 – Jordan Tooles – DL
• 70 – Andrew DeVries – OL
• 71 – Matthew Misch – OL
• 72 – Tim Anderson – OL
• 73 – Mack Bontekoe – OL
• 74 – Bob Anderson – OL
• 75 – Dayne Arnett – OL
• 77 – Tyrone Webber – OL
• 78 – Dumela Knox – OL
• 80 – Jackson Altwies – DL
• 81 – Devon Strobel – DE
• 82 – Derrick Matlock II – DL
• 84 – Mason Dykstra – TE/H
• 89 – Cooper Nye – DE
• 90 – Royce Daugherty – DL
• 91 – Jvonne Ruffin – DL
• 92 – Cam Post – DL
• 93 – Erik Seabrook – DL
• 94 – Alefosio Saipaia – DL
• 97 – Sawyer TenHaaf – DE
• 98 – Zach Kelly – DL
• 99 – Markee Jones – DL

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