Venue & Game Info
Stadium: Morris Field (capacity ~3,000)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Kickoff Time: 11:00 AM CT (12:00 PM ET)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / GLIAC Digital Network
Weather Forecast (Chicago, IL)
Conditions: Partly sunny, breezy fall afternoon
Temperature: ~70°F at kickoff, dipping into the mid‑60s by evening
Wind: 10–14 mph (crosswinds could affect special teams)
Impact: Passing game may be slightly impacted; running attacks should thrive
Injury Report
Ferris State Bulldogs:
QB Carson Gulker – Probable (ankle soreness)
WR Marcus Taylor – Questionable (hamstring)
Roosevelt Lakers:
QB Donovan Williams – Probable (shoulder soreness)
RB Chris Baker – Probable (knee bruise)
Key Player Matchups
QB Carson Gulker (Ferris St.) vs Roosevelt Secondary
Gulker has been efficient, leading the Bulldogs’ balanced attack. Roosevelt’s secondary has been vulnerable against high‑powered passing games.
WR Marcus Taylor (Ferris St.) vs CB Jordan Carter (Roosevelt)
Taylor is Ferris’ top deep threat; Carter is Roosevelt’s best cover corner.
QB Donovan Williams (Roosevelt) vs Ferris State Pass Rush
Williams has shown flashes but must avoid turnovers against a Ferris defense that thrives on pressure.
RB Chris Baker (Roosevelt) vs LB Tyler Bradley (Ferris St.)
Baker is Roosevelt’s most consistent offensive weapon; Bradley leads Ferris in tackles.
Recent Team Form
Ferris State Bulldogs (4–0, 1–0 GLIAC)
W 34–17 vs Pittsburg State (8/29/25)
W 63–6 @ Lake Erie (9/6/25)
W 41–34 vs Tiffin (9/13/25)
W 76–0 vs Rio Grande (9/20/25)
Offense: ~53.5 PPG Defense: ~14.2 PPG
Roosevelt Lakers (1–3, 0–1 GLIAC)
L 23–21 vs Quincy (9/6/25)
L 40–34 vs Southwest Baptist (9/13/25)
L 38–21 @ Wisconsin‑Oshkosh (9/20/25)
W 34–21 vs Midland (9/27/25)
Offense: ~27.5 PPG Defense: ~35.5 PPG
Series History
All‑time: Ferris State leads 1–0
Recent:
2024: Ferris State 55–13
Trend: Ferris dominated the first meeting, scoring 55 points and holding Roosevelt to 13.
ATS (Against the Spread):
Ferris State: 4–0 ATS last 4
Roosevelt: 1–3 ATS last 4
Historical Betting Results:
Ferris covered in 2024’s 55–13 win
Roosevelt has failed to cover in 3 of last 4 GLIAC games
Projected Score: Ferris State 45 – Roosevelt 17
Game Odds
Ferris State Bulldogs – 28
Roosevelt Lakers 60
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 3, 2025
