D2-CFB Game Preview: Ferris State Bulldogs (4-0) vs. Roosevelt Lakers (1-3)

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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

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