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Ferris State Football Completes Comeback To Reach D2 Football Championship

Ferris State Football Completes Comeback To Reach D2 Football Championship

Ferris State football mounted an epic comeback to defeat Slippery Rock in the D2 Semifinals, advancing to play Valdosta in the D2 Football Championship.

Dec 15, 2024 by R. R. Ellis
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Ferris State football is heading to the NCAA Division II National Championship game for the first time since 2022. The Bulldogs won in a stunning 48-38 comeback against Slippery Rock in the D2 Playoff Semifinals. 

Trailing for much of the game, FSU mounted their comeback in the second half on fantastic efforts by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kannon Katzer.

Slippery Rock nearly the entire game, but Ferris State kept finding ways to hang around, primarily from defense and special teams. 

SRU led by 14 points entering the fourth quarter, before a game-changing 69-yard touchdown run from Katzer put the Bulldogs ahead. Chambliss, despite a sluggish start, played a crucial role in the win with 221 passing yards, 124 rushing yards, and four total touchdowns. 

The Bulldogs' defense forced multiple turnovers, including two crucial interceptions in the endzone that kept Slippery Rock from extending their lead. 

Ferris State now prepares for a showdown with Valdosta State in McKinney, Texas, where they will aim to claim their third national title. 

VSU will be aiming for their fifth national title, and first since 2018. 

Recap the game below as it happened. 

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Top Performers

Slippery Rock:

  • Brayden Long (QB): 27-48, 398 YDS, 3 TD, 4 INT
  • Logan Ramper (WR): 8 REC, 171 YDS, 21.4 AVG, 60 LG, 3 TD
  • Idris Lawrence (RB): 19 ATT, 71 YDS, 3.7 AVG, 1 TD

Ferris State:

  • Trinidad Chambliss (QB): 19-26, 221 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT | 16 ATT, 124 YDS, 3 TD
  • Kannon Katzer (RB): 13 ATT, 165 YDS, 12.7 AVG, 69 LG, 1 TD
  • James Gilbert (WR): 6 REC, 95 YDS, 15.8 AVG, 24 LG

Ferris State Trailed Until 4th Quarter

Slippery Rock led for nearly the entire game before FSU was able to put themselves up with the 69-yard run from Kannon Katzer. 

Incredible run continues to McKinney, Texas, where they will take on Valdosta State for the D2 National Championship. 

Trinidad Chambliss Is Him

It wasn't that Trinidad Chambliss had a great game. It was that he had a mediocre game but was still able to will his team to the win. 

The man that began the year as a backup quarterback to Carson Gulker, put his imprint all over this team throughout the year, and when they needed him most -- he came through. 

Chambliss ends the game with 221 passing yards, 1 passing touchdown, and 1 interception. But more importantly, 124 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. 

Bulldogs Run The Clock Down

Slippery Rock is out of timeouts as FSU is content to run the ball and get this clock down. 

Ferris State Interception Seals It!

Ferris State is going head to the D2 National Championship game. 

The ball bounces up as Long tries to make a big play. 

FSU's Eric Jackson grabs it in the air and returns it 14 yards. 

Holding Call On SRU

Long goes for a run, but it's going to come back. 

Penalty on Slippery Rock, 10 yards. 

The clock does not stop. 

Two-Minute Timeout

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 48

SRU will want to come out and score quickly. 

They've already shaved 3 minutes off the clock in this possession. 

SRU Gets First Down

Braydon Long with a great throw that gets The Rock a new set of downs. 

However, they are running out of time, especially because they need at least a TD and a field goal to tie it up. 

4th Down For SRU, This Is It - 4Q 2:10

Slippery Rock is forced to go for with with only 2 minutes left in the game. 

SRU has the ball at their own 45. 

This is the game. 

Long Is Sacked! - 4Q 2:20

FSU gets to the quarterback and SRU has a 3rd and 18. 

5 Minutes Left

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 48

Ferris State is feeling it. The defense looks ferocious. 

Let's see what Brayden Long can do with 5 minutes left in the game. 

Closer Look At Chambliss TD

SRU Dry Up

Slippery Rock's offense has dried up in his second half, not scoring any points. 

Meanwhile, Ferris has dropped 21 since halftime and 14 points in the fourth quarter. 

Chambliss Scores! - 4Q 5:00

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 48

Trinidad Chambliss uses the RPO to take it up the middle and put 6 more on the board for Ferris State. 

Ferris State is now up two scores. 

FSU To 9-Yard Line - 4Q 5:05

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 41

Katzer hammers forward to get another set of downs as FSU closes in on more points. 

Chambliss For Another Cool 19 Yards

Another great run from the FSU quarterback. He did run out of bounds, but the clock does not stop. 

Chambliss Runs 14 Yards For 1st Down - 4Q 7:51

Not his best game, but Trinidad Chambliss has helped the Bulldogs turn it around in this second half. 

Closer Look At Katzer Run

Here's the Kannon Katzer run that put FSU up. 

Ferris State Gets The Ball Back! - 4Q 9:13

FSU will get the ball with a turnover on downs. 

They'll have good field position at their own 43-yard line. 

This game is an instant classic. 

Still time left, though. And as we've seen, anything can happen. 

4th-And-12 For SRU

Slippery Rock are going for it. 

10 Minutes Left 👀

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 41

What an intense game, but not much time left in the D2 Playoff Semifinal. 

SRU Slowly Working Their Way Up Field

Slippery Rock is taking time off the clock, but still moving up the field with short throws. 

D'Or Gets 22 Yard Catch

SRU is not done yet. They are on their own 25-yard line. 

Ferris State On The Comeback

The FSU defense has held Slippery Rock to 0 points in the second half. 

The Bulldogs have put up 14 so far. 

It's certainly not over, but what a show of perseverance by Ferris State. 

Katzer Touchdown! - 4Q 12:26

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 41

Kannon Katzer puts Ferris State up for the first time tonight! Unreal.

Katzer flies through the middle and runs 69 yards. What a turnaround. 

FSU Interception In Endzone (Again!)

Another interception as Long lofts a ball into the air, intercepted by an FSU cornerback. 

Incredible that SRU comes away from that posession with no points. 

Pass Interference On FSU - 4Q 14:49

Costly error by the FSU defense as The Rock gets a new set of downs and 15 yards. 

Fourth Quarter Begins

Here we go. Who is going to the D2 national championship?

Third Quarter Ends

SRU has a 2nd down on the FSU 26. 

If Ferris State can hold SRU to a field goal in this possession, they'll have a chance to tie it up with a touchdown.

That's a big IF, as Brayden Long and The Rock offense have dropped 38 at points through three quarters. 

Long To Solomon For First Down - 3Q 2:00

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 34

The Rock is able to get a new set of downs at midfield. 

Ramper has had a huge day, but Solomon is right there in terms of putting his stamp on this game. 

Seems like SRU is running the ball more to try to control this clock in the 2nd half.

Closer Look At Chambliss TD

Chambliss Scores On 4th Down!

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 34

Trinidad Chambliss quickly runs the play and is able to get up the sideline to score for the Bulldogs. 

FSU is not out of this by any means.

Slippery Rock leading by 4 points. 

Rose To 22-Yard Line

Ferris State has a 4th and 2 on the SRU22. 

They'll go for it. 

Katzer Breaks One Off - 3Q 5:19

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

Kannon Katzer runs 37 yards to put FSU into SRU territory. 

FSU Up To 32 Yard Line

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

Bulldogs working their way up the field. Offense is clicking with shorter throws. 

Ferris State Intercepts In Endzone - 3Q 8:08

FSU defense steps up and The Rock will not get any points from this possession. 

Turning point?

New Set Of Downs For The Rock - 3Q 8:38

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

After the penalty, The Rock will try to score from the 9-yard line with a brand new set of downs. 

Ferris State Sacks Long On 4th Down

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

Bulldogs force a 4th down and SRU converts the field goal.

FSU penalty on the play gets Slippery Rock another set of downs. 

3rd And Goal For The Rock - 3Q 9:38

SRU trying to put up the first points of the second half. 

Ramper With Another Incredible Catch

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

Logan Ramper catches the ball off his shin for 36 yards. He's on fire today. 

Long To Solomon For 33 Yards - 3Q 13:00

Slippery Rock has obliterated the Bulldogs through the air and they continue that to start the second half. 

Second Half Begins - 3Q 15:00

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

Ferris State kicks off to Slippery Rock. 

Teams Warming Up As Sun Sets

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

The teams have come back in from the locker room and are warming up on the field. 

The second half will be starting shortly. The sun has set in Big Rapids. 

Buckle up. 

Halftime Top Performers

Slippery Rock

  • Brayden Long (QB): 14-26, 238 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
  • Logan Ramper (WR): 5 REC, 118 YDS, 23.6 AVG, 60 LG, 3 TD
  • Idris Lawrence (RB): 10 ATT, 36 YDS, 3.6 AVG, 10 LG, 1 TD

Ferris State

  • Trinidad Chambliss (QB): 14-17, 184 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT | 6 ATT, 15 YDS, 2.5 AVG,, 1 TD
  • James Gilbert (WR): 4 REC, 74 YDS, 18.5 AVG
  • Kannon Katzer (RB): 7 ATT, 44 YDS, 6.3 AVG

Halftime Team Stats

First Downs:

  • Slippery Rock: 12
  • Ferris State: 10

Passing First Downs:

  • Slippery Rock: 9
  • Ferris State: 8

Rushing First Downs:

  • Slippery Rock: 2
  • Ferris State: 2

Penalty First Downs:

  • Slippery Rock: 1
  • Ferris State: 0

Third Down Efficiency:

  • Slippery Rock: 63% (5 of 8)
  • Ferris State: 50% (2 of 4)

Fourth Down Efficiency:

  • Slippery Rock: 100% (2 of 2)
  • Ferris State: 0% (0 of 0)

Total Plays:

  • Slippery Rock: 44
  • Ferris State: 30

Total Yards:

  • Slippery Rock: 269
  • Ferris State: 243

Interceptions:

  • Slippery Rock: 1
  • Ferris State: 1

Rushing Yards:

  • Slippery Rock: 31
  • Ferris State: 59

Kickoff Returns: 

  • Slippery Rock: 3-78
  • Ferris State: 6-175

Interception Returns:

  • Slippery Rock: 1-26
  • Ferris State: 1-27

Fumbles: Number-Lost:

  • Slippery Rock: 0-0
  • Ferris State: 2-2

Time of Possession:

  • Slippery Rock: 17:47
  • Ferris State: 12:13

Halftime In Big Rapids

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

What a half. Slippery Rock came out fighting and put up 38 points against a vaunted Ferris State defense. 

Ferris State, meanwhile, has found a way to stay in this game with special teams and defense. They'll go into the locker room thankful that they haven't let this game slip through their fingers, and still have a chance to recover. 

SRU Converts Field Goal

Slippery Rock 38, Ferris State 27

The Rock makes Ferris pay for the interception by putting three more points on the board. 

Chambliss Intercepted With Seconds Left

Slippery Rock will get another chance to score as Chambliss tries to make a play with 18 seconds left in the half. 

The Rock has the ball on the 9-yard line. 

Slippery Rock 4th Down - 2Q 0:27

Slippery Rock 35, Ferris State 27

The Rock will punt back to Ferris State with about 30 seconds left in the first half. 

Ferris State has no timeouts left.

Slippery Rock will get the ball to start the 2nd half. 

Chambliss QB Run For TD

Slippery Rock 35, Ferris State 27

Ferris State misses the XP and The Rock will be up 8 points with 1 minute left in the half. 

Ferris Works Their Way To 8-Yard Line - 2Q 2:00

Slippery Rock 35, Ferris State 21

The Bulldogs offense is clicking as we stop for the 2-minute timeout. They'll need to keep up because it doesn't look like the Slippery Rock offense is slowing down.  

No Team Has Scored This Much Against FSU

No team has scored more than 24 points against the Ferris State defense this year. 

The Rock have now scored 35 in a single half. 

Long -> Ramper For TD

Slippery Rock 35, Ferris State 21

The Rock scores against and Logan Ramper gets his third touchdown of the day. 

Doesn't feel like the scoring is done yet, either. 

Pass Interference On FSU Defense

Slippery Rock 28, Ferris State 21

The Rock get 15 more yards. 

It's 2nd and 10 on the FSU21.

Long To D'Or For 24 Yards - 2Q 5:00

Slippery Rock 28, Ferris State 21

The Rock looks like they are ready to score again. 

What a game. Still 5 minutes left in the 2nd quarter. 

Closer Look At Kickoff Return TD

Back & Forth - 2Q 6:25

An incredible 48 points have been scored between these two teams in the first half. 

What started as a defensive game has quickly become an offensive battle. 

Ferris State Returns The Kickoff For A TD! -2Q 7:52

Slippery Rock 28, Ferris State 21

Taariik Brett returned the kickoff back 87 yards for the touchdown. 

Slippery Rock Scores On 4th-and-11 - 2Q 7:52

Slippery Rock 28, Ferris State 14

On fourth and 11 on the Ferris State 29, Slippery Rock quarterback Brayden Long found Logan Ramper for a 29-yard touchdown. 

Ferris State Football Scores Touchdown - 2Q 14:23

Slippery Rock 21, Ferris State 14

Trinidad Chambliss threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Emari O'Brien to cut into the Slippery Rock lead. 

Like A Slippery Rock: The Rock Leads By 2 TDs After 1

Slippery Rock 21, Ferris State 7

Slippery Rock all over the Bulldogs after the first quarter. 

Slippery Rock Football Recovers Another Fumble, Scores Touchdown-1Q 1:13

Slippery Rock 21, Ferris State 7

After another Ferris State fumble, Slippery Rock scores from the 1-yard line on a Chris D'Or play up the middle. 

Slippery Rock Football Answers Back; Scores Touchdown - 1Q 3:44

Slippery Rock 14, Ferris State 7

Idris Lawerence capped off a four-play drive with a 5-yard touchdown. Drive was fueled by a 39-yard Mike Solomon catch. 

Ferris State Interception For Touchdown - 1Q 5:43

Slippery Rock 7, Ferris State 7

The Ferris State defense comes up big with a turnover, running the ball back for a touchdown to tie it up. 

FSU Fumbles, Rock Recovers - 1Q 6:43

Chambliss shovel passes to James Gilbert, who has the ball punched out as he tries to make a play.

Slippery Rock came to play today. 

Huge turnover early in the game as the Rock continues to roll. 

Kannon Katzer Makes Huge Run

Finally, the Bulldogs break a run off, Katzer runs 23 yards shimmying and shaking off defenders. 

Chambliss, Offense Will Look To Shake Off Rust

Slippery Rock 7, Ferris State 0

This possession is crucial for the Bulldogs as they look to tie it up.

Ferris Defense Steps Up On 3rd And 15 - 1Q 8:13

Great defensive stand from the Bulldogs who find penetration on the last two plays and force Long to throw it away on 3rd down. 

Chambliss Nearly Intercepted - 1Q 9:19

The second wild throw from Trinidad Chambliss was almost intercepted by the SRU defense. 

FSU goes three-and-out and will punt back to The Rock. 

Ferris State Getting Stuffed By Rock D - 1Q 9:42

Slippery Rock's defense has not allowed the Bulldogs running game to get going yet. 

Closer Look At Ramper TD

Slippery Rock Scores! - 1Q 10:43

Slippery Rock 7, Ferris State 0

The Bulldogs are stunned as The Rock scores first in Big Rapids. 

Unbelievable start to the game, as Long finds Logan Ramper for a 60-yard touchdown. 

Brayden Long Threads The Needle

Long with a beautiful pass for Slippery Rock's first 1st down. 

Early Game Jitters From FSU - 1Q 12:41

Ferris State isn't able to convert on their second 3rd down. 

Slippery Rock defense comes up big on the Bulldogs' first possession. 

Ferris State punts to the Rock. 

Ferris State Converts On 3rd Down - 1Q 13:40

On 3rd and 10, Chambliss passes to Brady Rose for the first down. 

Here We Go - 1Q 15:00

Slippery Rock 0, Ferris State 0

Slippery Rock kicks off to Ferris State

Winner Will Play Valdosta State

The winner of the game between Ferris State and Slippery Rock will play the Valdosta State Blazers in the D2 National Championship game in McKinney, Texas. 

VSU defeated Minnesota State 35-21 in the game earlier today. The Blazers won national championships in 2004, 2007, 2012 and 2018.

FloFootball broadcast nearly all of the games from Ferris State and Valdosta State this season. 

Gametime Weather In Big Rapids, Michigan

  • Temperature: 30°F (clear sky)
  • Humidity: 64%
  • Precipitation: 51%
  • Wind: 2.88 mph

Stat Breakdown: Ferris State Vs. Slippery Rock

Overall Record:

  • Ferris State: 12-1 (.923)
  • Slippery Rock: 12-1 (.923)

Points per Game:

  • Ferris State: 44.5
  • Slippery Rock: 27

Total Yards per Game:

  • Ferris State: 491.8
  • Slippery Rock: 379.1

Passing Yards per Game:

  • Ferris State: 229.2
  • Slippery Rock: 236.31

Rushing Yards per Game:

  • Ferris State: 262.6
  • Slippery Rock: 142.8

Rushing Touchdowns:

  • Ferris State: 50
  • Slippery Rock: 18

First Downs per Game:

  • Ferris State: 22.9
  • Slippery Rock: 21.9

3rd-Down Conversions:

  • Ferris State: 76-158 (48%)
  • Slippery Rock: 69-159 (43.4%)

4th-Down Conversions:

  • Ferris State: 17-28 (61%)
  • Slippery Rock: 18-31 (58%)

Sacks:

  • Ferris State: 23
  • Slippery Rock: 21

Defensive Interceptions:

  • Ferris State: 17
  • Slippery Rock: 10

Red Zone Touchdowns:

  • Ferris State: 56-73 (77%)
  • Slippery Rock: 32-53 (60.4%)

One More Hour...

Does Ferris State take care of business or will Slippery Rock upset the Bulldogs?

Big Rapids Looking Cold 🥶

Carson Gulker Returns?

Carson Gulker, who was Ferris State's starting quarterback to start the season, gave his first interview this week since sustaining a significant injury two games into the season. Gulker was primed to be the primary engine behind a high-powered Bulldog offense this year, but then-back-up QB Trinidad Chambliss took the baton and ran, literally, with it. 

Chambliss has 22 passing touchdowns and 20 rushing touchdowns this season. He's been shortlisted for numerous awards and will no doubt be an All-American. In truth, he's been one of the best players in all of college football this season. 

Now the kicker: Gulker had 10 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns last season as a back-up quarterback to Mylik Mitchell. He's arguably as talented as Chambliss, and should he return this week or next week for the National Championship, he's an absolute game-changer for the Bulldogs offense that is already bursting at the seams with talent.

Now, would Gulker play quarterback? It's possible, but Chambliss certainly remains the starter. Maybe Gulker lines up in Wildcat? Maybe he's used as a running back. Either way, the rich get richer. 

How To Watch Ferris State Football Vs. Slippery Rock

Ferris State vs. Slippery Rock will be broadcast on ESPN+.

FloFootball and FloCollege will be providing live coverage and analysis of the game.

Slippery Rock Football Schedule 2024

  • Sep. 7 - Slippery Rock 22, University of New Haven 7 - Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa.
  • Sep. 14 - Slippery Rock 20, Shepherd University 10 - Shepherdstown, W. Va.
  • Sep. 21 - Slippery Rock 33, Shippensburg University 7 - Shippensburg, Pa.
  • Sep. 28 - Slippery Rock 28, Edinboro 23 - Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa.
  • Oct. 5 - Slippery Rock 33, #21 Indiana University (Pa.) 32 - Indiana, Pa.
  • Oct. 12 - Slippery Rock 35, Gannon University 17 - Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa.
  • Oct. 19 - California (Pa.) 28, Slippery Rock 7 - California, Pa.
  • Oct. 31 - Slippery Rock 38, Clarion 22 - Clarion, Pa.
  • Nov. 9 - Slippery Rock 38, Seton Hill University 20 - Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa.
  • Nov. 16 - Slippery Rock 27, Bloomsburg University 7 - Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa.
  • Nov. 23 - Slippery Rock 14, University of New Haven 7 - Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, Slippery Rock, Pa. (NCAA First Round)
  • Nov. 30 - Slippery Rock 25, #3 Kutztown University 24 (OT) - Kutztown, Pa. (NCAA Second Round)
  • Dec. 7 - Slippery Rock 31, #20 California (Pa.) 13 - California, Pa. (NCAA Quarterfinals)
  • Dec. 14 - Ferris State vs Slippery Rock - Big Rapids, Mich. (NCAA Semifinals)
  • Dec. 21 - NCAA Division II National Championship Game - McKinney, Texas (TBA)

Ferris State Football Schedule 2024

  • Aug. 31 - Pittsburg St. (Kan.) 19, Ferris State 3 - Pittsburg, Kan.
  • Sep. 7 - Ferris State 56, Lake Erie 3 - Big Rapids, Mich.
  • Sep. 14 - Ferris State 43, Ashland 3 - Big Rapids, Mich.
  • Sep. 28 - Ferris State 84, American Int'l 7 - Springfield, Mass.
  • Oct. 5 - Ferris State 55, Roosevelt 13 - Big Rapids, Mich. (Homecoming)
  • Oct. 12 - Ferris State vs Wayne State - Detroit, Mich. (Game postponed, resumed Oct. 13)
  • Oct. 13 - Ferris State 27, Wayne State 14 - Detroit, Mich.
  • Oct. 19 - Ferris State 51, Michigan Tech 13 - Big Rapids, Mich.
  • Oct. 26 - Ferris State 34, Grand Valley State 7 - Allendale, Mich. (Anchor-Bone Classic)
  • Nov. 2 - Ferris State 55, Northern Michigan 9 - Marquette, Mich.
  • Nov. 9 - Ferris State 27, Saginaw Valley State 24 - Big Rapids, Mich.
  • Nov. 16 - Ferris State 24, Davenport 9 - Big Rapids, Mich.
  • Nov. 30 - Ferris State 78, Central Oklahoma 17 - Big Rapids, Mich. (NCAA Second Round)
  • Dec. 7 - Ferris State 41, Harding 7 - Big Rapids, Mich. (NCAA Quarterfinals)
  • Dec. 14 - Ferris State vs Slippery Rock - Big Rapids, Mich. (NCAA Semifinals)
  • Dec. 21 - NCAA Division II National Championship Game - McKinney, Texas (TBA)

When Are The NCAA Division II Football Playoffs?

  • First round: Saturday, Nov. 23
  • Second round: Saturday, Nov. 30 
  • Quarterfinals: Saturday, Dec. 7 
  • Semifinals: Saturday, Dec. 14
  • National championship: Saturday, Dec. 21

When Is The NCAA Division II Championship Game?

The NCAA Division II championship game is set for Saturday, Dec. 21 in McKinney, Texas.

NCAA Division II Football Playoff Schedule

First Round: Saturday, Nov. 23

  • Slippery Rock def. New Haven, 14-7
  • Ashland def. Charleston (W.Va.), 40-38
  • California (Pa.) def. East Stroudsburg, 30-27
  • Miles def. Carson-Newman, 14-13
  • Virginia Union def. Wingate, 34-31
  • Lenoir-Rhyne def. West Alabama, 37-34
  • Central Oklahoma def. Ouachita Baptist, 38-31
  • Grand Valley State def. UIndy, 24-7
  • Harding def. Pittsburg State, 48-3
  • Minnesota State def. Augustana (S.D.), 20-19
  • Western Colorado def. Central Washington, 28-21
  • Bemidji State def. Angelo State, 24-14

Second Round: Saturday, Nov. 30

  • Slippery Rock def. Kutztown, 25-24
  • California (Pa.) def. Ashland, 34-33
  • Valdosta State def. Miles, 33-17
  • Virginia Union def. Lenoir-Rhyne, 44-12
  • Ferris State def. Central Oklahoma, 78-17
  • Harding def. Grand Valley State, 44-26
  • Minnesota State def. CSU Pueblo, 26-23
  • Bemidji State def. Western Colorado, 20-19

Third Round: Saturday, Dec. 7

  • Slippery Rock def. California (Pa.), 31-13
  • Ferris State def. Harding, 41-7
  •  Valdosta State def. Virginia Union, 33-17
  • Minnesota State def. Bemidji State, 27-23

Semifinals: Saturday, Dec. 14

All Times Eastern

  • Minnesota State vs. Valdosta State - 12:00 p.m.
  • Slippery Rock vs. Ferris State - 3:30 p.m.

AFCA Division II Football Rankings

As of Nov. 18, 2024

  1. Valdosta St. (Ga.) (27) 10-0
  2. Ferris St. (Mich.) (3) 10-1
  3. Kutztown (Pa.) 11-0
  4. Harding (Ark.) 10-1
  5. Grand Valley St. (Mich.) 10-1
  6. Charleston (W.Va.) 11-0
  7. Colorado St.-Pueblo 10-1
  8. Central Oklahoma 10-1
  9. Ouachita Baptist (Ark.) 10-1
  10. Western Colorado 10-1
  11. Slippery Rock (Pa.) 9-1
  12. West Alabama 9-1
  13. Pittsburg St. (Kan.) 8-2
  14. Indianapolis (Ind.) 10-1
  15. Lenoir-Rhyne (N.C.) 9-2
  16. Angelo St. (Tex.) 9-2
  17. Wingate (N.C.) 9-1
  18. Colorado School of Mines 8-3
  19. Central Washington 8-3
  20. California (Pa.) 8-2
  21. West Florida 7-3
  22. Augustana (S.D.) 8-3
  23. Southern Arkansas 9-2
  24. Carson-Newman (Tenn.) 9-2
  25. Central Missouri 8-3

Dropped Out: Minnesota St. (18), Findlay (Ohio) (22).

Others Receiving Votes: Fort Hays St. (Kan.), 65; East Stroudsburg (Pa.), 45; Virginia Union, 38; Miles (Ala.), 36; Minnesota St., 34; New Haven (Conn.), 21; Findlay (Ohio), 18; Bemidji St. (Minn.), 9; Sioux Falls (S.D.), 4; Davenport (Mich.), 3; Ashland (Ohio), 2; Glenville St. (W.Va.), 1.

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