Venue: Top Taggart Field, 210 Sports Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307
Capacity: ~6,500
Special Event: Military Appreciation Night & “Red Out” — first 500 fans receive rally towels; discounted tickets for active and retired military
Coverage: FloFootball / Local Radio via Sunny 97.3 FM (Big Rapids) & Tiffin Sports Network
Weather Forecast (Big Rapids, MI)
Conditions: Mostly clear skies
Kickoff Temperature: ~72°F (22°C)
Wind: 5–8 mph from the west
Precipitation Chance: <10%
Impact: Ideal early-fall football weather — minimal effect on passing or kicking games
Injury Report
Ferris State Bulldogs
QB1 (Probable) – Healthy after 3-TD performance vs. Lake Erie
RB1 (Probable) – 100+ yards rushing in Week 2, no reported injury
WR2 (Questionable) – Minor ankle sprain, limited in practice
LB1 (Probable) – Shoulder wrap, cleared for contact
Tiffin Dragons
QB1 (Probable) – Expected to start after full participation in practice
RB1 (Questionable) – Hamstring tightness, game-time decision
CB1 (Out) – Knee injury, expected to miss 2–3 weeks
Recent Form
Ferris State
Week 1: Defeated Findlay 38–14 — balanced offense, +2 turnover margin
Week 2: Defeated Lake Erie 63–3 — dominant in all phases
2024 Finish: 12–1 overall, GLIAC champions, NCAA DII semifinalist
Strength: Deep QB rotation, physical run game, elite defensive front
Tiffin
Week 1: Defeated Wayne State 34–7 — defense forced 3 turnovers, offense efficient in red zone
2024 Finish: 10–2 overall, GMAC champions, NCAA DII playoff berth
Strength: Opportunistic defense, balanced offensive attack
Series History
All-Time: Ferris State leads 2–0
Last Meeting: Sept. 9, 2023 — Ferris State won 48–27, rushing for over 300 yards
Trend: Bulldogs have scored 40+ points in both meetings
Key Player Matchups
Ferris State QB1 vs. Tiffin Secondary: Bulldogs’ vertical passing game vs. a Dragons defense missing a starting cornerback
Tiffin RB1 vs. Ferris State Front Seven: Dragons’ inside run game will test a Ferris defense that has allowed under 75 rushing yards per game in 2025
Special Teams: Ferris State’s kicker perfect on FGs this season; Tiffin’s return unit averaging 23 yards per kick return
Betting Trends
Ferris State is 9-1 ATS in last 10 home games vs. non-conference opponents
Tiffin is 6-4 ATS in last 10 road games
The Over has hit in 4 of the last 5 Ferris State games
Game Odds
Tiffin Dragons 54.5
Ferris State Bulldogs – 17.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
