THEY DID IT!
For the first time in school history, Ferris State has won a Division II Football National Championship!
On Saturday night, Ferris State defeated Valdosta State by a score of 58-17 to secure the victory in McKinney, Texas.
Valdosta State had previously beaten Ferris State, 49-47, in the 2018 championship game.
From The Detroit News:
“Obviously, I’m elated for everybody,” said Annese, who won his 100th game at Ferris State in the national semifinals. “It’s just a monumental thing to have happen.
“It’ll really probably change Ferris State forever.”
FINAL in the Division II football championship: Ferris State 58, Valdosta State 17.
First football natty for Ferris State — and third for coach Tony Annese, who won two at GRCC.
Classy move by Bulldogs to kneel it out at the 5, needing a score to set the DII finals record. pic.twitter.com/BOxNvf6Cm6
— Tony Paul | Detroit News (@TonyPaul1984) December 19, 2021