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2026 Ferris State vs Central Wash.

Dawgs Hunt in Ellensburg: No. 1 Ferris State Tames No. 14 Central Washington 28-14

Dawgs Hunt in Ellensburg: No. 1 Ferris State Tames No. 14 Central Washington 28-14

No. 1 Ferris State held off No. 14 Central Washington 28-14 behind three rushing TDs from Wyatt Bower. Here's a recap of the Bulldogs' win.

Sep 12, 2026 by Margaret Nassuna · Updated about 2 months ago
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No. 1 Ferris State held off No. 14 Central Washington 28-14 on Saturday in Ellensburg, Washington, keeping the Bulldogs unbeaten through three games.

Wyatt Bower powered Ferris State’s offense with three rushing touchdowns while adding 172 passing yards and 124 rushing yards in the victory.

Central Washington kept the game competitive, with Justin Brennan throwing for 203 yards and Mason Juergens recording 13 catches for 134 yards against the Bulldogs.

Ferris State’s defense stepped up when it mattered most in the fourth quarter to secure the 28-14 win. Here’s a recap of the Bulldogs’ victory over the Wildcats.

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2026 Ferris State vs Central Wash.

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WATCH REPLAY

  • 3:48 AM

    FINAL - Ferris State 28, Central Washington 14

    Bulldogs Seal Road Victory Over Central Washington

    No. 1 Ferris State holds on in the fourth quarter to secure a 28-14 victory over No. 14 Central Washington in Ellensburg. Powered by Wyatt Bower's three rushing touchdowns and a resilient defensive effort, the Bulldogs improve to 3-0 on the season.

    The Bulldogs will enjoy an off week next week to recharge and will return home to Top Taggart Field on Saturday, Sept. 26, to host Kentucky Christian for their Homecoming game at 3:00 p.m. ET.

    Final Stat Leaders:

    Ferris State:

    • Wyatt Bower (QB) — 172 Pass YDS, 124 Rush YDS, 3 TD
    • Jaylin Townsend (WR) — 3 REC, 89 YDS
    • Jeremiah Housey (DB/RB) — 57 Rush YDS, 1 REC (30 YDS)

    Central Washington:

    • Justin Brennan (QB) — 203 Pass YDS, 34 Rush YDS
    • Mason Juergens (WR) — 13 REC, 134 YDS
    • Antoine Lee (RB) — 82 Rush YDS


  • 3:18 AM

    4th, 12:32 - Ferris State 28, Central Washington 14

    Bower Breaks Loose for 43-Yard Touchdown

    Wyatt Bower bursts straight up the middle on 3rd and 1, taking it 43 yards to the house for his third rushing touchdown of the night. Jay Cady converts the extra point to extend Ferris State's lead back to two scores early in the fourth quarter.

  • 2:53 AM

    3rd, 7:36 - Ferris State 21, Central Washington 14

    Bulldogs Push Across Midfield Territory

    Jake Price sets up a short-yardage situation with a 4-yard run to the left before Wyatt Bower plunges up the middle on 3rd and 2. The Bulldogs keep the ground game moving as they look to extend their lead in the third quarter.

  • 2:38 AM

    3rd, 14:55 - Ferris State 21, Central Washington 14

    Early Fumble Gives Wildcats Possession As Third Quarter Starts

    Ferris State's opening drive of the second half comes to an abrupt end as Zak Ahern fumbles at the end of a 9-yard rush up the middle. Hudson Hardy recovers the loose ball for Central Washington to force a critical takeaway.

  • 2:19 AM

    End of 1st Half - Ferris State 21, Central Washington 14

    First Half Stat Leaders:

    Passing

    • Ferris State: Wyatt Bower — 172 YDS, 2 TD
    • Central Washington: Justin Brennan — 132 YDS, 2 TD

    Rushing

    • Ferris State: Zak Ahern — 32 YDS, 1 TD | Wyatt Bower — 31 YDS, 2 TD
    • Central Washington: Antoine Lee — 65 YDS | Ryder Bumgarner — 14 YDS

    Receptions

    • Ferris State: Jaylin Townsend — 3 REC (89 YDS) | Tae Boyd — 3 REC (43 YDS)
    • Central Washington: Mason Juergens — 8 REC | Isaac Torres — 2 REC (1 TD)

  • 2:14 AM

    End Of 2nd Quarter - Ferris State 21, Central Washington 14

    Wildcats Punch in Late Touchdown Before Halftime

    Central Washington strikes with just eight seconds remaining in the half as Justin Brennan connects with Stephen Woodward for a 2-yard touchdown pass. Aiden Larsen converts the PAT to pull the Wildcats within seven heading into the locker room.

  • 2:08 AM

    2nd, 1:03 - Ferris State 21, Central Washington 7

    Wildcats Threaten Before Halftime with Huge Pass Play

    Justin Brennan connects with Isaac Torres on a huge 31-yard completion on 3rd and 7. The big gain moves the chains and sets up Central Washington with 1st and goal at the Ferris State 9-yard line inside the final minute of the half.

  • 2:03 AM

    2nd, 2:00 - Ferris State 21, Central Washington 7

    Wildcats Air It Out to Advance Near Midfield

    Justin Brennan connects with Mason Juergens on an 11-yard completion to set up a third-and-manageable near midfield. Central Washington overcomes an earlier penalty on the drive to keep its offense moving toward Ferris State territory.

  • 1:48 AM

    2nd, 9:37 - Ferris State 21, Central Washington 7

    Bower Punches in Second Touchdown of the Night

    Wyatt Bower caps off the drive by punching it in from 3 yards out up the middle for his second rushing touchdown of the contest. Jay Cady converts the extra point to push the Bulldogs back ahead by 14 points.

  • 1:35 AM

    2nd, 13:41 - Ferris State 14, Central Washington 7

    Wildcats Answer Back with Touchdown Pass

    Central Washington gets on the board early in the second quarter as Justin Brennan connects with Isaac Torres for a 9-yard touchdown pass to cap off the drive. Aiden Larsen converts the extra point to cut the Bulldogs' lead in half.

  • 1:24 AM

    1st, 4:21 - Ferris State 14, Central Washington 0

    Ahern Breaks Free to Extend Bulldogs Lead

    Zak Ahern breaks loose around the left end for a 17-yard touchdown run to push the Ferris State advantage. Jay Cady adds the extra point, capping off another successful scoring drive to put the Bulldogs up two touchdowns early.

  • 1:10 AM

    1st, 11:52 - Ferris State 7, Central Washington 0

    Bulldogs Strike Early with Goal-Line Rush

    Ferris State wastes no time capitalizing on field position as quarterback Wyatt Bower plunges up the middle for a 1-yard touchdown run. The Bulldogs strike first to take an early lead on the road in Ellensburg. Jay Cady splits the uprights to complete the point-after attempt following Wyatt Bower's goal-line rushing touchdown.

  • 1:03 AM

    1st, 15:00 - Ferris State vs Central Washington

    A Few Moments From Kickoff

    No. 1 Ferris State and No. 14 Central Washington are just moments away from kickoff in Ellensburg. The Bulldogs and Wildcats are ready for a highly anticipated top-15 Division II matchup under the lights.

  • 12:51 AM

    Ferris State Bulldogs vs. Central Washington Wildcats

    Players To Watch

    Ferris State Stat Leaders

    • Wyatt Bower, QB: 338 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 INT; 139 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD
    • Zak Ahern, RB: 119 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs
    • Jaylin Townsend, WR: 7 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD
    • Ryan Ahern, LB: 11 tackles
    • Trace Corlew, LB: 11 tackles

    Central Washington Stat Leaders

    • Justin Brennan, QB: 262 passing yards, 1 passing TD, 1 INT; 42 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD
    • Ryder Bumgarner, RB: 99 rushing yards
    • Mason Juergens, WR: 10 receptions, 114 yards, 1 TD
    • Omar Lazcano, DB: 10 tackles, 2 TFL
    • Cale Allen, LB: 9 tackles, 0.5 TFL, 2 pass breakups

  • 12:28 AM

    Ferris State Bulldogs vs. Central Washington Wildcats

    Warmups Underway In Washington

    Warmups are officially underway in Ellensburg as No. 1 Ferris State and No. 14 Central Washington get set for tonight’s highly anticipated Division II matchup. The Bulldogs enter with a 32-game winning streak, while the Wildcats look to make a statement at home.

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  • 11:57 PM

    D2 Football Rankings 2026: Top 25

    1. Ferris State (2-0)
    2. Harding (1-0)
    3. CSU Pueblo (2-0)
    4. Kutztown (1-0)
    5. Minnesota State (2-0)
    6. Northwest Missouri State (1-0)
    7. Western Colorado (2-0)
    8. Grand Valley State (2-0)
    9. Findlay (1-0)
    10. Western Oregon (2-0)
    11.  Newberry (1-0)
    12. Northeastern State (2-0)
    13. Michigan Tech (2-0)
    14. Central Washington (0-1)
    15. Indianapolis (1-1)
    16. Benedict (2-0)
    17. Northwood (1-0)
    18. Slippery Rock (1-0)
    19. Valdosta State (2-0)
    20. East Stroudsburg (2-0)
    21. Minnesota Duluth (1-1)
    22. Augustana (SD) (1-1)
    23. Wayne State (Neb.) (2-0)
    24. Henderson State (1-0)
    25. Virginia Union (1-1)

  • 11:34 PM

    Central Washington Football 2026 Schedule

    • Sept. 5: at Cal Poly, L 17-24
    • Sept. 12: vs. No. 1 Ferris State, 9 p.m. ET
    • Sept. 19: vs. No. 12 Western Oregon, 9 p.m. ET
    • Sept. 26: vs. Sul Ross State, 9 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 3: at Angelo State, 6 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 10: vs. Midwestern State, 9 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 17: at Texas A&M-Kingsville, 8 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 24: vs. UT Permian Basin, 9 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 31: at Eastern New Mexico, 3 p.m. ET
    • Nov. 7: vs. Western New Mexico, 4 p.m. ET
    • Nov. 14: at West Texas A&M, 3 p.m. ET

  • 11:19 PM

    Ferris State Football 2026 Schedule

    • Aug. 27: at Pittsburg State, W 42-14
    • Sept. 4: vs. Bentley, W 38-3
    • Sept. 12: at Central Washington, 9 p.m. ET
    • Sept. 26: vs. Kentucky Christian, 3 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 3: at Northern Michigan, 1 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 10: vs. Saginaw Valley State, 1 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 17: at Grand Valley State, 3 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 24: vs. Michigan Tech, 1 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 31: vs. Davenport, 1 p.m. ET
    • Nov. 7: at Wayne State, 1 p.m. ET
    • Nov. 14: vs. Roosevelt, 1 p.m. ET

  • 11:12 PM

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