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2026 Michigan Tech vs Ferris State

Ferris State Beats Michigan Tech 27-20, Extends Winning Streak To 38 Games

Ferris State Beats Michigan Tech 27-20, Extends Winning Streak To 38 Games

No. 1 Ferris State held off No. 12 Michigan Tech 27-20 to remain unbeaten and take control of first place in the GLIAC. See the final score and highlights.

Oct 24, 2026 by R. R. Ellis · Updated 15 minutes ago
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No. 1 Ferris State survived a second-half push from No. 12 Michigan Tech, holding on for a 27-20 victory Saturday at Top Taggart Field.

The Bulldogs played most of the game without quarterback Wyatt Bower, who left in the first quarter after appearing to suffer an injury. Chase Carter stepped in and helped Ferris State build a 24-7 lead, throwing touchdown passes to Taariik Brett and Tae Boyd while leading the team in rushing.

Michigan Tech refused to go away. Elliott Larner scored twice on the ground, and Avery Kucharski’s second field goal pulled the Huskies within seven with 1:34 remaining. Ferris State closed out the game from there, extending its winning streak to 38 games and moving to 4-0 in GLIAC play.

Catch up on the final score, stats, highlights and updates below.

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  • 7:50 PM

    FINAL - Michigan Tech 20, Ferris State 27

    For the second straight week, the Ferris State Bulldogs did not score first in the game, but yielded an early touchdown to the Michigan Tech Huskies. 

    But for the second straight week, FSU responded by rattling off multiple touchdowns to take the lead and win. 

    MTU made it close, but the Bulldogs held on for their 38th win in a row.

    Michigan Tech Stat Leaders

    • Elliott Larner (QB): 9 carries, 63 rushing yards, 2 TDs
    • Alex Bueno (QB): 12-of-20 passing, 106 yards, 1 INT
    • Chase Koch (LB): 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss

    Ferris State Stat Leaders

    • Chase Carter (QB): 11-of-23 passing, 122 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT; 23 carries, 134 rushing yards
    • Kevin Simes (RB/SL): 3 receptions, 41 yards; 3 carries, 16 yards, 1 TD
    • Ryan Ahern (LB): 12 tackles, 0.5 sack, 1 forced fumble


  • 7:46 PM

    4th, 1:34 - Michigan Tech 20, Ferris State 27

    Michigan Tech pulls within a score of Ferris State after making a field goal. 

    Less than two minutes left. 

  • 7:33 PM

    4th, 4:44 - Michigan Tech 17, Ferris State 27

    No more points have been scored in this fourth quarter, but Ferris State has successfully whittled the clock down to under five minutes. 

    Michigan Tech will take over on downs at their own 23-yard line. 

  • 7:14 PM

    4th, 15:00 - Michigan Tech 17, Ferris State 27

    Eoin O' Sullivan hits a 50-yarder to put Ferris State up by 10 points once again. 

    We're headed to the fourth quarter. 


  • 7:05 PM

    3rd, 2:46 - Michigan Tech 17, Ferris State 24

    Huskies score and they are right back in this game after recovering the fumble. Elliott Larner takes it into the end zone himself. 

    Ferris State's lead goes from 17 to 7 points in two-and-a-half minutes. 


  • 7:02 PM

    3rd, 4:43 - Michigan Tech 10, Ferris State 24

    Ferris State fumbles on the kick return and Michigan Tech recovers. The Huskies will be in great position to score from FSU 25-yard line. 

    Massive opportunity for MTU. 

  • 7:00 PM

    3rd, 5:02 - Michigan Tech 10, Ferris State 24

    The Huskies notch their first points since the first quarter with a field goal by Kucharski.

    That takes it from a three-score game to a two-score game. 


  • 6:46 PM

    3rd, 12:14 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 24

    Tae Boyd catches a laser from Chase Carter as the Bulldogs capitalize on the turnover once again. Carter is still in at quarterback after Wyatt Bower went out of the game early. 


  • 6:44 PM

    3rd, 13:17 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 17

    MTU's Elliott Larner was at the end of a solid run, but Ryan Ahern punches the ball out and Ferris State has their second takeaway of the day. 

    The Bulldogs will have a chance to continue to pad their lead in the second half. 

  • 6:40 PM

    3rd, 15:00 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 17

    Michigan Tech receives the kickoff from the Bulldogs and the second half is underway at Top Taggart Field. 

  • 6:11 PM

    HT - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 17

    Jay Cady tacks on three points, to take Ferris State's lead to 10 points at halftime. 

    Michigan Tech have hung around, but they've been unable to get their offense going against this vaunted Bulldog defense, outside of the opening touchdown. 

    Michigan Tech Stat Leaders

    • Elliott Larner (QB): 4 carries, 57 rushing yards, 1 TD
    • Jake Rueff (RB): 4 carries, 39 rushing yards
    • Chase Koch (LB): 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss

    Ferris State Stat Leaders

    • Chase Carter (QB): 6-of-12 passing, 79 yards, 1 TD; 12 carries, 74 rushing yards
    • Jaylin Townsend (WR): 3 receptions, 34 yards
    • Ryan Ahern (LB): 4 tackles, 0.5 sack

  • 5:58 PM

    2nd, 4:03 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 14

    Ferris State are trying to grab another touchdown before halftime. They are at their own 41-yard line, with a full set of downs after a Brett catch. 

    Four minutes left until halftime.

  • 5:46 PM

    2nd, 11:03 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 14

    Ferris State capitalize on the takeaway with a touchdown to take the lead. Taariik Brett breaks multiple tackles to get into the end zone. 

    Bulldogs up a touchdown with 11 minutes left until halftime. 


  • 5:45 PM

    2nd, 13:15 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 7

    Ferris State take over after a big-time interception by Trace Corlew.


  • 5:25 PM

    1st, 4:57 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 7

    Kevin Simes helps the Ferris State Bulldogs respond on the next drive. They add their first touchdown of the day on a 12-yard rush to the left. 

    Chase Carter took over for Wyatt Bower on that drive, after leaving the field with a limp. No update on if he'll continue. 


  • 5:09 PM

    1st, 11:14 - Michigan Tech 7, Ferris State 0

    Huskies strike first as Elliot Larner rushed through the middle on the quarterback keeper and scores the first points of the game. 

    This is the second week in a row, and second time this season, that Ferris State has gone down in the first quarter.


  • 5:07 PM

    1st, 11:40 - Michigan Tech 0, Ferris State 0

    Massive run from Elliott Larner, who almost takes it all the way to the house before being pushed out of bounds at the 10-yard line. 

  • 4:58 PM

    1st, 15:00 - Michigan Tech 0, Ferris State 0

    Ferris State will kick off to MTU and we are underway at Top Taggart Field. 

  • 4:56 PM

    1st, 15:00 - Michigan Tech 0, Ferris State 0

    Five minutes to kickoff at Top Taggart Field as No. 1 Ferris State prepares to host No. 12 Michigan Tech.

    Both teams enter the matchup 3-0 in GLIAC play, with first place in the conference on the line.

  • 4:50 PM

    Ferris State Football Today

    The Bulldogs will be in their all red jerseys today at Top Taggart.


  • 4:36 PM

    MTU Football Schedule 2026

    • Aug. 27: at Bemidji State, W 31-29
    • Sept. 5: vs. Midwestern State, W 48-27
    • Sept. 12: at Emporia State, L 34-20
    • Sept. 19: vs. Upper Iowa, W 33-32 (OT)
    • Oct. 3: at Roosevelt, W 57-28
    • Oct. 10: vs. Grand Valley State, W 41-35 (OT)
    • Oct. 17: vs. Northern Michigan, W 56-33
    • Oct. 24: at No. 1 Ferris State, 1 p.m. ET
    • Oct. 31: at Saginaw Valley State, 2 p.m. ET
    • Nov. 7: vs. Davenport, noon ET
    • Nov. 14: vs. Wayne State, noon ET

  • 4:36 PM

    Ferris State Football Schedule 2026

    • 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, W 55-0
    • Oct. 17: at Grand Valley State, W 41-34
    • Oct. 24: vs. No. 12 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

  • 4:25 PM

    FloCollege D2 Football Rankings Week 7

    • 1. Ferris State (7-0), Prev. 1
    • 2. Harding (7-0), Prev. 2
    • 3. CSU Pueblo (7-0), Prev. 3
    • 4. Kutztown (7-0), Prev. 4
    • 5. Slippery Rock (7-0), Prev. 6
    • 6. Minnesota State (7-0), Prev. 5
    • 7. Western Colorado (7-0), Prev. 7
    • 8. Northwood (7-0), Prev. 8
    • 9. Davenport (7-0), Prev. 10
    • 10. Emporia State (7-0), Prev. 11
    • 11. Northwest Missouri State (5-1), Prev. 12
    • 12. Michigan Tech (6-1), Prev. 15
    • 13. Findlay (6-1), Prev. 14
    • 14. Carson-Newman (7-1), Prev. 17
    • 15. Grand Valley State (5-2), Prev. 13
    • 16. Valdosta State (4-1), Prev. 22
    • 17. North Greenville (6-1), Prev. 21
    • 18. Henderson State (6-1), Prev. 9
    • 19. Johnson C. Smith (6-1), Prev. 16
    • 20. Virginia Union (6-1), Prev. 20
    • 21. Central Washington (5-2), Prev. NR
    • 22. Benedict (6-1), Prev. 23
    • 23. East Stroudsburg (6-1), Prev. NR
    • 24. Wayne State (Neb.) (6-1), Prev. NR
    • 25. Minnesota Duluth (5-2), Prev. NR

    Received Votes: 

    Indiana (Pa.) (5-2), Virginia State (7-1), East Central (6-1), West Liberty (6-1), Ouachita Baptist (5-2), UNC Pembroke (6-2), West Alabama (5-2), UT Permian Basin (5-2), Kentucky State (6-2), Tiffin (5-2), Augustana (S.D.) (5-2), Hillsdale (5-2)

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