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Ferris State Forces 6 Turnovers, Routs Newberry 49-17 to Reach D-II Title Game

The run extends coach Tony Annese’s D-II dominance with a fourth title-game appearance in five years.

Overview

  • The top seed improved to 15-0 with a semifinal win at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids on Dec. 13.
  • Ferris State’s defense produced six takeaways, including five interceptions, against QB Reed Charpia, who finished 30-of-48 for 348 yards with one touchdown and five picks.
  • The Bulldogs controlled the ground game 368-8, led by Carson Gulker’s 115 rushing yards and Jake Price’s three touchdown runs.
  • Frigid conditions near 11 degrees framed a chippy game that saw a late hit on QB Chase Carter ignite a skirmish with reported ejections.
  • Ferris State advances to the Dec. 20 national championship in McKinney, Texas against the Harding–Kutztown winner, with coverage on ESPN2.