2026 Michigan Tech vs Ferris State

Can Michigan Tech End Ferris State's 37-Game Winning Streak?

Can Michigan Tech End Ferris State's 37-Game Winning Streak?

No. 1 Ferris State hosts No. 12 Michigan Tech on Oct. 24. See kickoff time, players to watch, rivalry history and how to stream on FloCollege.

Oct 22, 2026 by Ajay Shah
Can Michigan Tech End Ferris State's 37-Game Winning Streak?

No. 1 Ferris State survived one Michigan rival last weekend. Now, another is coming to Big Rapids.

The unbeaten Bulldogs (7-0) host No. 12 Michigan Tech (6-1) on Saturday, Oct. 24, in a matchup between two nationally ranked GLIAC contenders. Ferris State is coming off a dramatic Anchor-Bone Classic victory over Grand Valley State, while Michigan Tech arrives fresh off its 16th consecutive Miner's Cup victory.

There's plenty at stake beyond the rankings. Ferris State, Michigan Tech and Davenport are all 3-0 in GLIAC play, making Saturday's game an important one in the conference championship race. The Bulldogs have won 37 consecutive games, but Michigan Tech has already beaten Grand Valley State this season. Can the Huskies end another streak?

Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State Football: Game Information

  • Matchup: No. 12 Michigan Tech at No. 1 Ferris State
  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
  • Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
  • Location: Top Taggart Field, Big Rapids, Michigan
  • Ferris State record: 7-0 (3-0 GLIAC)
  • Michigan Tech record: 6-1 (3-0 GLIAC)
  • Streaming: Watch Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State live on FloCollege

Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State Football: Series History

Michigan Tech has already snapped one lengthy losing streak this season, defeating Grand Valley State for the first time since 2014.

Now the Huskies face an even longer drought.

Ferris State has won 13 consecutive meetings against Michigan Tech, a streak dating back to 2012. The Huskies' last victory came in 2011, when they defeated the Bulldogs 41-14.

Ferris State won last year's meeting 38-10 in Houghton.

Michigan Tech has not beaten Ferris State in Big Rapids since 2010.

Michigan Tech Enters After Another Miner's Cup Victory

Michigan Tech has enjoyed quite the October.

On Oct. 10, the Huskies stunned then-No. 6 Grand Valley State 41-35 in overtime, earning their first victory over the Lakers since 2014.

One week later, Michigan Tech defeated Northern Michigan 56-33 to capture its 16th consecutive Miner's Cup.

Quarterback Alex Bueno threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns, while receiver Abram Larner finished with 236 receiving yards and two scores.

The Huskies also pulled off a play that earned a spot on SportsCenter's Top Ten. With time expiring in the first half, Bueno connected with Larner, who lateraled to Bryce Kurncz for a 16-yard touchdown.

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The Huskies have scored at least 40 points in three consecutive games and are averaging 40.9 points per contest this season.

Now they'll try to keep that offense rolling against the No. 1 team in the country.

Ferris State's 37-Game Winning Streak Survives

Ferris State Football's 37-game winning streak nearly ended last Saturday.

Grand Valley State jumped out to a 17-0 first-quarter lead in the Anchor-Bone Classic before the Bulldogs stormed back for a 41-34 victory in Allendale.

Quarterback Wyatt Bower led the comeback, rushing for 153 yards and three touchdowns while throwing for another 137 yards and a score.

His 53-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter helped Ferris State take control of the rivalry game.

The victory kept the Bulldogs undefeated and extended a winning streak dating back to the 2024 season.

Ferris State enters Saturday averaging 45.6 points per game, with an offense that has repeatedly overwhelmed opponents on the ground.

Ferris State Sweeps All Three GLIAC Weekly Awards

Ferris State didn't just leave the Anchor-Bone Classic with a trophy.

The Bulldogs also swept all three GLIAC Player of the Week awards following their comeback victory.

  • Offensive Player of the Week: Wyatt Bower. The quarterback accounted for four touchdowns and 290 combined passing and rushing yards.
  • Defensive Player of the Week: Ryan Ahern. The linebacker recorded a team-high 13 tackles and a pass breakup.
  • Special Teams Player of the Week: Eoin O'Sullivan. The kicker made a 45-yard field goal and averaged 47.5 yards on two punts.

Bower, Ahern and O'Sullivan each played a role in helping Ferris State overcome its early deficit against Grand Valley State.

Players To Watch: Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State

Wyatt Bower, QB, Ferris State

Bower rushed for 153 yards and three touchdowns against Grand Valley State, adding another 137 yards and a touchdown through the air.

His performance earned him GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. Michigan Tech will have its hands full trying to contain Bower, especially when he takes off running.

Alex Bueno, QB, Michigan Tech

Bueno has helped Michigan Tech knock off Grand Valley State and Northern Michigan in consecutive weeks.

He scored the game-winning touchdown in overtime against GVSU and followed that performance with three passing touchdowns in the Miner's Cup.

Abram Larner, WR, Michigan Tech

Larner is coming off an eight-catch, 236-yard performance against Northern Michigan, finishing with two touchdowns, including a 64-yard scoring reception.

He'll be one of Michigan Tech's biggest offensive threats against the Ferris State secondary.

Ryan Ahern, LB, Ferris State

Ahern led the Bulldogs with 13 tackles against Grand Valley State and earned GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors.

He'll have another tough assignment against a Michigan Tech offense that has scored at least 40 points in each of its last three games.

How To Watch Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State On FloCollege

No. 12 Michigan Tech travels to No. 1 Ferris State on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. ET.

Fans can watch Michigan Tech vs. Ferris State live on FloCollege.


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