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2024 Saginaw Valley St. vs Ferris State

Ferris State Almost Falls To Saginaw Valley St., Keeps 9-Game Streak Alive

Ferris State Almost Falls To Saginaw Valley St., Keeps 9-Game Streak Alive

8-1 Ferris State Bulldogs took on 7-2 Saginaw Valley St. Cardinals in one of the best remaining GLIAC games of the 2024 season. Read the recap of the game.

Nov 9, 2024 by Andy Schamma
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No. 2 Ferris State hosted the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Michigan. Kickoff was at 1 p.m. ET on FloFootball. The 8-1 Bulldogs will took on the 7-2 Cardinals in one of the best remaining Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference games of the season.

After defeating Grand Valley State handily in the Anchor-Bone Classic earlier this season, few stood in the way of Ferris State being the best team in Division II football this season. Only Valdosta State remains ranked above the Bulldogs in the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. 

Further down, Saginaw Valley State has a great record and has been earning votes every week since week eight. They entered this week's game in Big Rapids after a 24-14 win over Davenport on November 2.

Ferris State continued their win streak to make it 9 although Saginaw Valley State put up a great show and kept it close until the very end.

2024 Saginaw Valley St. vs Ferris State


Recap, Drives & Score Updates For Ferris State vs Saginaw Valley State Football

Ferris State Holds On To Win | Saginaw Valley St. 24 - 27 Ferris State

After a pass interference call gives the Bulldogs first down with less than two minutes remaining, Ferris State is able to run the clock out for the remainder of time and secure the win over a very hardy Saginaw Valley St. Cardinals team.

Ferris State Stats

  • First Downs: 21
  • Third Down Efficiency: 33% (4 of 12)
  • Total Plays: 69
  • Total Yards: 388
  • Completions-Attempts: 15-30
  • Penalties Number-Yards: 9-75
  • Time of Possession: 30:18

Saginaw Valley St. Stats

  • First Downs: 13
  • Third Down Efficiency: 33% (5 of 15)
  • Total Plays: 61
  • Total Yards: 313
  • Completions-Attempts: 11-25
  • Penalties Number-Yards: 7-70
  • Time of Possession: 29:42

SVSU Holds Strong, Stopping Bulldogs After Just One First Down

Ferris State is forced to punt the ball away after the Cardinals defense makes multiple good run stops.

5 Minutes Remain: Saginaw Valley Drive Results In 40+ Yard Field Goal Attempt

With just five minutes remaining in the 4th quarter of this GLIAC shootout, Saginaw Valley went for a field goal kick of 43 yards. The kick from Rodrigo Castaneda was no good and the Cardinals remain 3 points to the deficit of the Bulldogs.

Cardinals Hold Bulldogs, Receive Punt

Saginaw Valley St. got the ball back with more than 9 minutes remaining in the 4th quarter. They started with 1st & 10 on the SVSU23.

Bulldogs Get Ball Back At Own 10 After Cardinals Punt

After making a few stops in the midfield, Ferris State gets the ball at their own 10 to start working on extending their lead again.

Saginaw Valley Interception By Rawls, Cardinals Ball On SVSU37

Trinidad Chambliss threw his first interception of the game to Brandon Rawls of the Cardinals, giving them great field position as they try to make the comeback. End of the 3rd quarter.

Ferris State Pass Interference Brings Cardinals To Doorstep, Touchdown! SVSU 24 - 27 FSU

Brady Devereaux runs it right up the middle for the 2-yard touchdown for Saginaw Valley St. Extra point is good by Castaneda.


SVSU Goes For It On 4th, Completes Screen To FSU11

The Cardinals have been able to take advantage of a few opportunities to get themselves back into scoring territory after the Bulldogs squandered a few offensive drives.

Bulldogs Get Ball Back But Fumble, SVSU Ball On FSU34

The Cardinals catch a lucky break off of a fumble by Chambliss that bounces around between three or four Saginaw Valley St. players before they're able to lay on it and collect possession.

Cardinals Unable To Get It Going, Punt - Bulldogs Do The Same

Bulldogs get the ball back with 8:05 remaining in the 3rd quarter on the FSU31. They quickly took a few long shots down the field and without any completions, were unable to keep the ball. They punt, SVSU ball on their own 18.

Brady Rose Seals The Deal, Touchdown FSU! SVSU 17 - 27 FSU

A short pitch from Chambliss to Rose and Rose was able to get to speed and turn up the field to make it into the endzone giving the Bulldogs a 10-point lead.

Cardinals Get Ball First, Bulldogs Make Stop After 6 Plays

SVSU was only able to get enough speed to get one first down, the Bulldogs defense was able to quickly put a stop to that progress. Ferris State gets the ball on the FSU48 to start their first possession of the half.

2nd Half To Begin Shortly

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Halftime: Saginaw Valley 17 - 20 Ferris State

Ferris State 1st Half Stats

  • First Downs: 14
  • Third Down Efficiency: 33% (2 of 6)
  • Total Plays: 42
  • Total Yards: 285
  • Completions-Attempts: 12-22
  • Penalties Number-Yards: 6-50
  • Time of Possession: 17:29

Saginaw Valley St. 1st Half Stats

  • First Downs: 6
  • Third Down Efficiency: 43% (3 of 7)
  • Total Plays: 27
  • Total Yards: 182
  • Completions-Attempts: 6-12
  • Penalties Number-Yards: 5-50
  • Time of Possession: 12:31

Ferris State Earns Another TD But PAT Is Blocked, SVSU 17 - 20 FSU

After 10 plays and 70 yards gained, Ferris State completes the conversion for a touchdown. The PAT was blocked, however, leaving the Bulldogs within a field goal of the Cardinals.

Cardinals Go 3 And Out, Punt

Ferris State got the ball back on the FSU30. 

Bulldogs Go For It On 4th, Chambliss Underthrows

On an incomplete pass from Trinidad Chambliss to Emari O'Brien, the ball switches hands to the Cardinals in their own territory, on the 32.

46-Yard Kick Return Gives Great Field Position, Touchdown SVSU 17 - 14 FSU

A huge punt return that effectively nullified the punt gave the Cardinals excellent field position to enable McKenzie to squeeze through and scramble into the endzone for the remaining 36 yards.

10-Play, 75-Yard Bulldog Drive Ends In Touchdown Pass, SVSU 10 - 14 FSU

James Gilbert executes perfectly from Trinidad Chambliss for a 10 yard pass and gives the Ferris State Bulldogs their first lead of the game. The drive lasted 4:45.

Saginaw Valley Takes Field Goal, SVSU 10 - 7 FSU

Saginaw Valley State drive was 8 plays and 65 yards, lasted for 3:54.

Saginaw Valley Puts Pieces Together To End 1st Quarter

Two passes, one 19 yards and one 40 yards, McKenzie moved the Cardinals offense down the field and took us into the first break of the game. SVSU ball on FSU20.

Underwood Catches Pass From Rose For 58 Yd TD, SVSU 7 - 7 FSU

Off of a pass from Chambliss to Brady Rose, Rose offers the deep ball to Underwood who's behind the entire Cardinals defense. He was able to dodge a tackle and give a stiff arm to the lone defenders in his way. Touchdown Bulldogs to tie it up!

SVSU Goes 3 And Out

The game has stalled a bit offensively for both teams at this point.

Ferris State Goes 3 And Out

Saginaw Valley drive starts with 4:37 remaining in the first quarter on their own 25.

Saginaw Valley Punts It Away, Field Flips Again

A 44-yard punt plus a five yard illegal shift penalty on FSU gives the Bulldogs the ball on their own 35.

Incomplete Passes And Penalties Keep Bulldogs From Progress

Trinidad Chambliss and Kannon Katzer tried to get their synergy going but were unable to get the ball moving down the field with the Saginaw Valley State defense hemming them in. Penalties have poked their head out as an early issue for the Bulldogs with a few untimely false start and holding calls. They punt away.

McKenzie To Walker For SVSU On 56 Yard Touchdown, SVSU 7 - 0 FSU

Although the pocket was tightening down on quarterback Mason McKenzie, he was able to get a bullet over to Joseph Walker who immediately hit the jets and took a good angle to give him the room to make it to the endzone. Touchdown Saginaw Valley State!

Bulldogs Launch Fast But Stalled Out By SVSU, Punt Away

Trinidad Chambliss and the Ferris State offense is off and rolling in their first possession of the game. They were moving quickly out of the gates with a large gain by Chambliss but SVSU's defense made some good stops to keep them in the midfield and hold the Bulldogs to 4th down and a punt away after 7 plays.

Taariik Brett Kick Return For Touchdown Called Back On Holding

In what was almost a perfect start for the Bulldogs, Brett's 97-yard return for touchdown was called back for a holding call on Samuel Watts. Ball goes back to the FSU15.

Coin Toss: Saginaw Valley Wins, Defers

Saginaw Valley wins toss and defers; FSU will receive; SVSU will defend South endzone. Let's get things started!

It's Almost Time For Kickoff: Ferris State vs Saginaw Valley St Starting Soon!

We're less than 10 minutes away from the start of today's GLIAC showdown between two of the best teams in the conference and division II football. Grab a drink and a snack because you won't want to miss this one!

Saginaw Valley St. Releases Starting Line Up Against Bulldogs

The Stage Is Set For A Beautiful Day At Top Taggart Field In Michigan

It's a chilly 49 degrees with a high of 52 in Big Rapids, MI today for the GLIAC showdown between SVSU and Ferris State. Only 45 minutes until kickoff.

60 Minutes Til Kickoff: SVSU Head Coach Ryan Brady Interviews About Ferris State

"We've got to run the football. Everything we do starts with running the football," started coach Brady on the keys to the game for SVSU to be able to walk away with a win against the Bulldogs this week. Find out more by watching the full interview below.

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2 Hours Til Kickoff: Ferris State To Wear All Black Today Against Saginaw Valley State

When Is Kickoff For Saginaw Valley vs Ferris State Football 2024

Saginaw Valley St. and Ferris State will meet Saturday at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Michigan. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Eastern, live on FloFootball.

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AFCA Division II Football Rankings For Week 11

1. Valdosta St. (Ga.) (24) 8-0 - Prev. 1

2. Ferris St. (Mich.) (6) 8-1 - Prev. 2

3. Kutztown (Pa.) 9-0 - Prev. 4

4. Harding (Ark.) 8-1 - Prev. 6

5. Grand Valley St. (Mich.) 8-1 - Prev. 7

6. Charleston (W.Va.) 9-0 - Prev. 9

7. Colorado St.-Pueblo 8-1 - Prev. 10

8. Central Oklahoma 8-1 - Prev. 13

9. Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 8-1 - Prev. 3

10. Slippery Rock (Pa.) 7-1 - Prev. 14

11. Western Colorado 8-1 - Prev. 8

12. West Alabama 7-1 - Prev. 15

13. Pittsburg St. (Kan.) 7-2 - Prev. 5

14. Colorado School of Mines 7-2 - Prev. 18

15. Indianapolis (Ind.) 8-1 - Prev. 19

16. Augustana (S.D.) 7-2 - Prev. 20

17. West Florida 6-2 - Prev. 21

18t. California (Pa.) 7-1 - Prev. 23

18t. Minnesota St. 7-2 - Prev. 22

20. Emporia St. (Kan.) 7-2 - Prev. 11

21t. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 8-1 - Prev. 24

21t. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) 7-2 - Prev. 12

23. Angelo St. (Tex.) 7-2 - Prev. NR

24t. Findlay (Ohio) 8-1 - Prev. 25

24t. Wingate (N.C.) 7-1 - Prev. NR

Dropped Out: Johnson C. Smith (N.C.) (16), Central Washington (17)

Others Receiving Votes: Johnson C. Smith (N.C.), 74; Central Washington, 41; Virginia Union, 40; Sioux Falls (S.D.), 24; Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 23; Ashland (Ohio), 18; Colorado Mesa, 15; Central Missouri, 13; Saginaw Valley St. (Mich.), 7; Southern Arkansas, 7; New Haven (Conn.), 4; Miles (Ala.), 1.

To see the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll, click here.

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