No. 1 Ferris State put on an offensive clinic Saturday, Oct. 10, crushing Saginaw Valley State 55-0 at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Michigan. Quarterback Wyatt Bower accounted for four touchdowns as the Bulldogs improved to 6-0 and extended their winning streak to 36 games.
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Ferris State scored 28 unanswered points in the opening quarter and led 41-0 at halftime. The Bulldogs finished with 696 total yards and 30 first downs, while holding the Cardinals (2-4) to just 147 yards and five first downs. Freshman quarterback Marcel Jones added two rushing touchdowns in the second half as Ferris State secured its second consecutive shutout.
Relive the biggest moments below with scoring updates, highlights and game statistics from Ferris State's dominant GLIAC victory.
7:57 PM
Final Stats - Ferris State 55, Saginaw Valley State 0
No. 1 Ferris State finishes with a dominant shutout, extending its winning streak to 36 games and improving to 6-0.
Ferris State (6-0)
Total Yards: 696
Passing Yards: 297
Rushing Yards: 378
First Downs: 30
Yards Per Play: 8.5
Third-Down Conversions: 5-of-13
Touchdowns: 8
Saginaw Valley State (2-4)
Total Yards: 147
Passing Yards: 74
Rushing Yards: 54
First Downs: 5
Yards Per Play: 2.5
Third-Down Conversions: 1-of-14
Punts: 12
Ferris State Scoring Leaders
Wyatt Bower: 3 rushing touchdowns, 1 passing touchdown
Marcel Jones: 2 rushing touchdowns
Taariik Brett: 1 receiving touchdown
Dakari Neely: 1 rushing touchdown
Kevin Simes: 1 rushing touchdown
The Bulldogs scored 28 points in the first quarter and led 41-0 at halftime before adding two more touchdowns in the second half.
7:54 PM
Final - Ferris State 55, Saginaw Valley State 0
No. 1 Ferris State completes a dominant 55-0 shutout of Saginaw Valley State at Top Taggart Field!
Wyatt Bower accounted for four touchdowns, throwing a 44-yard scoring pass to Taariik Brett and rushing for three more. Freshman quarterback Marcel Jones added two rushing touchdowns in the second half.
The Bulldogs scored 28 points in the opening quarter and led 41-0 at halftime before cruising to their sixth consecutive victory of the season.
Ferris State improves to 6-0 and extends its winning streak to 36 games, while Saginaw Valley State falls to 2-4.
7:49 PM
Watch: Marcel Jones Scores His Second Touchdown For Ferris State
Marcel Jones isn't finished yet!
The freshman quarterback caps off another impressive drive with a 1-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter, his second rushing score of the afternoon.
Watch Jones put the finishing touches on the Bulldogs' latest scoring drive as No. 1 Ferris State extends its lead to 55-0 over Saginaw Valley State.
Jones Sneaks In👀
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For his second touchdown in a row, Marcel Jones steps into the end zone from the 1-yard line. The score stands at 55-0 midway through the 4th quarter.
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4th, 5:52 - Ferris State 55, Saginaw Valley State 0
Marcel Jones is having some fun out there!
The freshman quarterback punches in his second rushing touchdown of the afternoon, this time from 1 yard out, to extend Ferris State's lead.
Jones helped power the Bulldogs downfield with a 24-yard run, while Key'Vell Cooper added a 14-yard gain to set up the score.
Jay Cady converts the extra point, and No. 1 Ferris State leads 55-0 with under six minutes remaining.
7:30 PM
4th Quarter - Ferris State 48, Saginaw Valley State 0
Ferris State comes away empty-handed after another promising drive.
Marcel Jones moves the Bulldogs deep into Cardinals territory, but a 16-yard touchdown run by Key'Vell Cooper is wiped out by an illegal block in the back.
The drive eventually stalls, and Jay Cady misses a 33-yard field goal attempt, keeping the score at 48-0 early in the fourth quarter.
7:23 PM
Watch: Marcel Jones Joins The Touchdown Party For Ferris State
Another Ferris State quarterback finds the end zone!
Freshman Marcel Jones punches it in from 4 yards out with 8:00 remaining in the third quarter, joining Wyatt Bower as the second Bulldogs quarterback to score a rushing touchdown.
Watch Jones extend Ferris State's lead to 48-0 over Saginaw Valley State.
WOOF WOOF🐶
— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) October 10, 2026
Make it 48-0 after Marcel Jones finds the hole to rush for 4 yards.
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3rd, 4:33 - Ferris State 48, Saginaw Valley State 0
Saginaw Valley State's offensive struggles continue.
Ferris State's Brady Hamby and Chimdindu Obi combine to sack Jayden Whitaker for a 3-yard loss on third down, forcing another Cardinals punt.
Freshman quarterback Marcel Jones takes over for the Bulldogs, completing a short pass to Timothy Ormond II before picking up 6 yards on the ground.
7:10 PM
3rd, 8:00 - Ferris State 48, Saginaw Valley State 0
Another Ferris State quarterback joins the touchdown party!
Freshman Marcel Jones punches it in from 4 yards out, capping off a drive that featured a 21-yard scramble from Chase Carter and a 22-yard run by Leeshaun Mumpfield.
The extra point is good, and the Bulldogs now have three quarterbacks contributing to their dominant offensive performance, extending the lead to 48-0.
7:05 PM
3rd, 9:43 - Ferris State 41, Saginaw Valley State 0
Another three-and-out for the Cardinals!
Saginaw Valley State switches to quarterback Jayden Whitaker, but the offense still can't find a rhythm. Whitaker scrambles for 8 yards on third down, coming up short of the first down.
Teagen Lenderink punts 44 yards to the Ferris State 29-yard line, where Chase Carter and the Bulldogs take over.
7:01 PM
3rd Quarter - Ferris State 41, Saginaw Valley State 0
Both offenses go three-and-out to open the second half.
Saginaw Valley State punts for the eighth time after Devin Miles is stopped short of a first down.
Ferris State follows with a three-and-out of its own, as Chase Carter and the Bulldogs fail to move the chains before punting it back to the Cardinals.
6:57 PM
3rd, 15:00 - Ferris State 41, Saginaw Valley State 0
The second half is underway in Big Rapids!
Saginaw Valley State receives the opening kickoff, with Eoin O'Sullivan sending it into the end zone for a touchback.
Devin Miles picks up 3 yards on the Cardinals' first play of the half as they look to get something going offensively.
6:48 PM
Ferris State First-Half Highlights
Wyatt Bower: 4 total touchdowns (3 rushing, 1 passing)
Taariik Brett: 35-yard touchdown reception
Dakari Neely: 3-yard rushing touchdown
Kevin Simes: 2-yard rushing touchdown
Jeremiah Housey: Blocked punt and recovery at the SVSU 3-yard line
6:45 PM
Watch: Tae Boyd Sets Up Ferris State Touchdown With 58-Yard Catch
Tae Boyd comes up with one of the biggest plays of the first half!
The Ferris State receiver hauls in a 58-yard pass from Wyatt Bower, taking the Bulldogs all the way to the Saginaw Valley State 2-yard line.
Kevin Simes punches it in on the next play, extending Ferris State's lead to 35-0.
TOUCHED DOWN
— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) October 10, 2026
It is now 35-0 for Ferris State, with a touchdown by Tae Boyd.
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Watch: Wyatt Bower Scores His Fourth Touchdown Of The Half
Wyatt Bower simply cannot be stopped!
The Ferris State quarterback breaks free for a 21-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds remaining in the first half, his third rushing score and fourth total touchdown of the afternoon.
Watch Bower put the finishing touches on a dominant first half for the No. 1 Bulldogs, extending their lead to 41-0.
THIRD TOUCHDOWN FOR BOWER!
— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) October 10, 2026
QB Wyatt Bower now owns 18 of the Bulldogs' 41 points with his third touchdown of the day.
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Halftime Team Stats: Ferris State vs. Saginaw Valley State
Ferris State
Total Yards: 473
Passing Yards: 258
Rushing Yards: 194
First Downs: 21
Third-Down Conversions: 4-of-9
Yards Per Play: 9.4
Saginaw Valley State
Total Yards: 68
Passing Yards: 17
Rushing Yards: 32
First Downs: 1
Third-Down Conversions: 0-of-7
Yards Per Play: 2.2
6:25 PM
2nd, 0:25 - Ferris State 41, Saginaw Valley State 0
Wyatt Bower is having himself a day!
The Ferris State quarterback breaks free for a 21-yard touchdown run, his third rushing score and fourth total touchdown of the first half.
The Bulldogs marched downfield in the final minute, converting a crucial fourth down on a 14-yard run by Deion Small before Bower finished the drive.
The extra point is no good, leaving No. 1 Ferris State ahead 41-0 with 25 seconds remaining before halftime.
6:18 PM
2nd Quarter - Ferris State 35, Saginaw Valley State 0
Another three-and-out for Saginaw Valley State.
Connor Wolf's third-down pass intended for Braden Hill is broken up by Ferris State defensive back Trace Corlew, forcing the Cardinals to punt.
Teagen Lenderink sends it 42 yards to the Ferris State 33-yard line, where Dakari Neely makes the fair catch.
Chase Carter takes over at quarterback for the Bulldogs and immediately connects with Deion Small for a 10-yard gain and a first down.
6:15 PM
Watch: Wyatt Bower Punches In 1-Yard Touchdown
Wyatt Bower does it himself!
After connecting with Kevin Simes for a massive 70-yard gain, the Ferris State quarterback finishes the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run midway through the first quarter.
It's Bower's first rushing touchdown of the afternoon and his second total score, putting the Bulldogs ahead 21-0.
QB TUDDY
— FloCollege | Football (@FloCollegeFB) October 10, 2026
Quarterback Wyatt Bower barely shuffles into the end zone, bringing Ferris State up to 21-0.
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2nd, 3:59 - Ferris State 35, Saginaw Valley State 0
Five touchdowns for the No. 1 Bulldogs!
After Wyatt Bower connects with Tae Boyd for a 58-yard gain, Kevin Simes finishes the two-play drive with a 2-yard touchdown run.
The extra point is good, and Ferris State extends its commanding lead to 35-0 with just under four minutes remaining in the first half.
6:08 PM
2nd, 4:28 - Ferris State 28, Saginaw Valley State 0
Wyatt Bower delivers another explosive play!
The Ferris State quarterback connects with Tae Boyd for a 58-yard gain, taking the Bulldogs all the way down to the Saginaw Valley State 2-yard line.
Ferris State is knocking on the door of its fifth touchdown of the afternoon.
6:06 PM
Watch: Wyatt Bower Breaks Free For 29-Yard Touchdown
Wyatt Bower is making life miserable for the Cardinals!
The Ferris State quarterback takes off for a 29-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter, his second rushing score and third total touchdown of the afternoon.
Watch Bower turn on the jets and extend the Bulldogs' lead below.
28 Points in the First Quarter??!!
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A MASSIVE rush for Wyatt Bower, bringing the ball straight down the middle for 29 yards and putting the Bulldogs up 28-0.
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2nd, 6:58 - Ferris State 28, Saginaw Valley State 0
Saginaw Valley State comes up with a huge takeaway!
Wyatt Bower connects with Kevin Simes for a 40-yard gain, but Cardinal Junyoung Chung forces a fumble, and Donte Dooley recovers at the Cardinals' 16-yard line.
The Cardinals get the ball back and prevent Ferris State from adding to its four-touchdown lead.
6:00 PM
2nd, 7:30 - Ferris State 28, Saginaw Valley State 0
Saginaw Valley State can't capitalize on its defensive stop.
Ferris State's Jack Lamancusa sacks Connor Wolf for a 4-yard loss, putting the Cardinals in a difficult position deep in their own territory.
Devin Miles breaks free for a 21-yard run to move the chains, but the drive eventually stalls, forcing Saginaw Valley State to punt it back to the Bulldogs.
5:57 PM
2nd Quarter - Ferris State 28, Saginaw Valley State 0
Saginaw Valley State's defense finally gets a stop!
Ferris State marches deep into Cardinals territory behind several strong runs from Jake Price, but the drive stalls inside the 15-yard line.
A sack and a fourth-down stop give Saginaw Valley State possession, keeping the Bulldogs from extending their four-touchdown lead.
5:50 PM
End Of 1st Quarter - Ferris State 28, Saginaw Valley State 0
No. 1 Ferris State couldn't have asked for a much better start.
The Bulldogs scored four touchdowns in the opening quarter, including a 35-yard touchdown pass from Wyatt Bower to Taariik Brett, two rushing scores from Bower and a 3-yard touchdown run by Dakari Neely.
Meanwhile, Saginaw Valley State's offense has struggled to find its footing, with quarterback Connor Wolf completing just two of six passes for 17 yards.
Saginaw Valley State First-Quarter Stats
Connor Wolf: 2-of-6 passing, 17 yards
Devin Miles: 4 carries, 9 yards
Ramonty Houze Jr.: 1 reception, 13 yards
Cornell Beard: 2 carries, 6 yards; 1 reception, 4 yards
Ferris State First-Quarter Highlights
Wyatt Bower: 3 total touchdowns (1 passing, 2 rushing)
Taariik Brett: 35-yard touchdown reception
Dakari Neely: 3-yard rushing touchdown
Jeremiah Housey: Blocked punt and recovery at the SVSU 3-yard line
The Cardinals have just 25 combined rushing and passing yards through the first quarter, while Ferris State has already built a four-touchdown lead.
5:47 PM
Watch: Wyatt Bower Opens The Scoring For Ferris State
Wyatt Bower gets the Bulldogs on the board first!
The Ferris State quarterback connects with Taariik Brett for a 35-yard touchdown pass, giving the No. 1 Bulldogs an early 7-0 lead over Saginaw Valley State.
Watch Bower's first touchdown of the afternoon below.
#dropped
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Wyatt Bowers drops 2 on the way to scoring the first touchdown against Saginaw Valley.
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1st, 1:21 - Ferris State 27, Saginaw Valley State 0: Team Stats
Ferris State is dominating the first quarter, outgaining Saginaw Valley State 236-42 in total offense.
Ferris State
Total Yards: 236
Passing Yards: 131
Rushing Yards: 84
Saginaw Valley State
Total Yards: 42
Passing Yards: 17
Rushing Yards: 6
The Bulldogs are averaging 10.2 yards per play compared to just 2.3 for the Cardinals.
5:40 PM
1st, 1:21 - Ferris State 28, Saginaw Valley State 0
Wyatt Bower takes off for a 29-yard touchdown run, his second rushing score and third total touchdown of the afternoon!
Chase Carter also gets involved on the drive, picking up a crucial first down with his legs before connecting with Deion Small for another first down.
Ferris State continues to dominate offensively, extending its lead to 28-0 late in the first quarter.
5:31 PM
1st, 4:43 - Ferris State 21, Saginaw Valley State 0
Saginaw Valley State's offense shows some life, with Connor Wolf connecting with Ramonty Houze Jr. for a first down.
But Ferris State linebacker Ryan Ahern sacks Wolf for a 7-yard loss on third down, forcing the Cardinals to punt.
Ferris State takes over after the return, with the Bulldogs firmly in control late in the first quarter.
5:25 PM
1st, 7:43 - Ferris State 21, Saginaw Valley State 0
Wyatt Bower is doing it all for the Bulldogs!
Bower connects with Kevin Simes for a massive 70-yard gain to set Ferris State up deep in Cardinals territory.
The quarterback then finishes the drive himself, punching it in from 1 yard out for his second total touchdown of the afternoon.
The extra point is good, and No. 1 Ferris State has jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter.
5:16 PM
1st, 10:50 - Ferris State 14, Saginaw Valley State 0
Ferris State makes the Cardinals pay for the turnover!
After Jeremiah Housey's forced fumble sets up first-and-goal, Wyatt Bower hands it off to Dakari Neely, who takes it around the left side for a touchdown.
Two quick scores have the No. 1 Bulldogs out to a 14-0 lead.
5:14 PM
1st, 10:50 - Ferris State 7, Saginaw Valley State 0
Ferris State's defense comes up with a big play!
Jeremiah Housey forces a fumble, and the Bulldogs recover to take possession.
Ferris State gets the ball right back after its opening touchdown, with a chance to extend the lead early.
5:09 PM
1st, 11:47 - Ferris State 7, Saginaw Valley State 0
Wyatt Bower finds Taariik Brett for a 35-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring!
The Bulldogs capitalize on a drive extended by a roughing-the-kicker penalty, and Jay Cady adds the extra point to give No. 1 Ferris State an early 7-0 lead.
5:06 PM
1st, 15:00 - Ferris State 0, Saginaw Valley State 0
We're underway in Big Rapids, Michigan. Ferris State is wearing red helmets and red jerseys, while Saginaw Valley State is in black helmets and white jerseys.
4:59 PM
Ferris State vs. Saginaw Valley State: Players To Watch
Ferris State
Wyatt Bower, QB: The Bulldogs' dual-threat quarterback has thrown six touchdowns and rushed for 302 yards and five scores this season.
Chase Carter, QB: Completed all six passes for 128 yards and a touchdown against Northern Michigan last week. Threw four touchdowns in last year's double-overtime win over SVSU.
Nick Flegler, S: The reigning GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week recorded six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack against Northern Michigan.
Saginaw Valley State
Connor Wolf, QB: Threw for 325 yards and two touchdowns against Davenport last week, his fourth 300-yard passing performance of the season.
JT Webber, WR: Leads the Cardinals with 467 receiving yards, averaging 27.47 yards per catch, fourth nationally.
Braden Hill, WR: Has five receiving touchdowns and a punt-return score this season. Has scored a touchdown in all five games.
Adom LeDuc, DL: Named to the D2Football.com Elite 100 Watch List as one of the nation's top Division II defensive players.
4:50 PM
Two Quarterbacks, One Offense
Ferris State continues to use Wyatt Bower and Chase Carter at quarterback, giving opposing defenses two different threats to prepare for.
Bower has completed 55 of 85 passes for six touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He also leads the Bulldogs with 302 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
Carter completed all six of his passes for 128 yards and a touchdown against Northern Michigan last week, adding a rushing score.
The Bulldogs are averaging 530.6 yards of offense per game.
4:43 PM
Nick Flegler Earns GLIAC Honors
Ferris State safety Nick Flegler enters Saturday as the reigning GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Flegler recorded six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and a sack in the Bulldogs' 42-0 shutout of Northern Michigan.
It was the first conference weekly honor of his collegiate career.
4:31 PM
The 2025 Double-Overtime Thriller
Saginaw Valley State nearly ended Ferris State's unbeaten season in 2025.
The Cardinals built a 17-point second-half lead before Ferris State rallied for a 51-45 victory in double overtime.
Quarterback Chase Carter came off the bench and threw four touchdown passes, while Taariik Brett scored the game-winning touchdown on a 12-yard run in the second overtime.
Ferris State went on to win the GLIAC championship and eventually the national title.
4:24 PM
Ferris State Football 2026 Schedule
The No. 1 Bulldogs enter Saturday undefeated at 5-0.
Aug. 27: at Pittsburg State — W, 42-14
Sept. 4: vs. Bentley — W, 38-3
Sept. 12: at Central Washington — W, 28-14
Sept. 26: vs. Kentucky Christian — W, 73-6
Oct. 3: at Northern Michigan — W, 42-0
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 — Noon ET
4:16 PM
Saginaw Valley State Football 2026 Schedule
The Cardinals enter Saturday 2-3 overall and 0-1 in GLIAC play.
Aug. 27: vs. McKendree — W, 48-24
Sept. 5: vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville — W, 41-24
Sept. 12: at Northwood — L, 35-28
Sept. 19: at Kentucky State — L, 21-17
Oct. 3: vs. Davenport — L, 37-27
Oct. 10: at Ferris State — 1 p.m. ET
Oct. 17: at Wayne State — 6 p.m. ET
Oct. 24: vs. Grand Valley State — 2 p.m. ET
Oct. 31: vs. Michigan Tech — 2 p.m. ET
Nov. 7: at Roosevelt — 1 p.m. ET
Nov. 14: at Northern Michigan — 1 p.m. ET
4:07 PM
Ferris State vs. Saginaw Valley State: Last Five Meetings
Ferris State has won 11 consecutive games against Saginaw Valley State, but four of the last five meetings have been decided by six points or fewer.
Last five meetings:
Nov. 8, 2025: Ferris State 51, Saginaw Valley State 45 (2OT)
Nov. 9, 2024: Ferris State 27, Saginaw Valley State 24
Oct. 7, 2023: Ferris State 38, Saginaw Valley State 17
Oct. 8, 2022: Ferris State 33, Saginaw Valley State 28
Sept. 18, 2021: Ferris State 47, Saginaw Valley State 45
Ferris State leads the all-time series 30-19-1 entering Saturday. Saginaw Valley State's last victory over the Bulldogs came in 2013.
3:43 PM
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