As the Thanksgiving holiday melts away, Nov. 29 gets football action back underway in the second round of the NCAA D2 football playoffs.
In the second round, No. 1-seeded Ferris State takes on No. 4-seeded Ashland in Big Rapids, MI. Both of these teams did an excellent job of surviving and advancing in the opening round of action, but for the Bulldogs and the Eagles, the fight has never been bigger than it is today.
Ferris State will play host to Ashland in the second-round of action and the Bulldogs will get home-field advantage for a second week in a row after defeating Northwood in the opening round of the playoffs, 65-14.
For the Eagles, coming in to Big Rapids is a challenge in itself, however, this is a team who also has high momentum after taking down Minnesota Duluth, 32-7 in the first-round.
It’s a huge day for these two football teams. Who will come out on top? Stay tuned to this article for all the live updates.
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Bulldogs Back On Top! 2Q – 8:26
Ferris State 21, Ashland 17
The Bulldogs take their first lead of the game as they find the end zone just a minute after Ashland settles for the field goal. Chase Carter connects with Cam Underwood for the touchdown pass.
Ashland Takes A Field Goal 2Q – 9:28
Ferris State 14, Ashland 17
Ashland extends the lead once again by taking a field goal at the halfway point of the quarter. Manaki Watanabe nails the 33-yard attempt.
Start 2Q – 15:00
Ferris State 14, Ashland 14
Second-quarter action is underway! All tied up but still three quarter left to go! It’s still anybody’s game!
End 1Q – 0:00
Ferris State 14, Ashland 14
The end of the first quarter sees the game all tied up at 14. Second quarter action is coming soon!
All Tied Up! 1Q – 1:40
Ferris State 14, Ashland 14
And just that, there are leads no more in Big Rapids as Ferris State finds the end zone once again. Chase Carter rushes up the middle for a 50-yard rushing touchdown!
Ferris State Answers 1Q – 4:21
Ferris State 7, Ashland 14
With just under 4:30 left to play in the opening quarter, Ferris State finally finds the end zone after some slow offensive drives to start. Carson Gulker takes the short two-yard rush up the middle for the score!
Ashland Doubles Up! 1Q – 7:19
Ferris State 0, Ashland 14
In the opening minutes of the first quarter, Ashland has asserted dominance early. The Eagles double up on touchdowns as Chris Maloney rushes up the gut for a 65-yard touchdown!
Ashland Strikes First! 1Q – 11:11
Ferris State 0, Ashland 7
The Eagles strike first in the opening minutes of the first quarter. Cameron Blair completes the pass to Jamari Croom. The PAT is good!
Kickoff! 1Q – 15:00
Ferris State 0, Ashland 0
Kickoff is here! Ferris State won the toss and elected to defer! The Eagles will start on offense.
5 Minutes Until Kickoff
Just five minutes until the Eagles will try and stop an undefeated Ferris State team. Watch the action live on ESPN+ or tune in to this article for all of the live updates!
30 Minutes To Kickoff
Just 30 minutes left to go until these two teams square off! Kickoff is set for 12 PM CT/ 1 PM ET!
45 Minutes Til Kickoff
45 minutes until the Bulldogs and the Eagles kick things off in Big Rapids, MI. Get excited football fans! It’s almost time for football in December!
Ferris State 2025 Football Roster
- 0, Jerek Fields, LB
- 0, Jeremiah Lee, WR
- 1, Gyasi Mattison, DB
- 1, Deion Small, SL
- 2, Wyatt Bower, QB
- 2, Daviere Jones, DB
- 3, Chase Carter, QB
- 3, Eric Jackson, DB
- 4, Tae Boyd, WR
- 4, Justin Payoute, DB
- 5, Key’Vell Cooper, RB
- 5, Jeremiah Housey, DB
- 6, Tarick Bower, WR
- 6, Liko Johnson, LB
- 7, Zak Ahern, RB
- 7, Isaiah Byars, LB
- 8, Payton Hughes, LB
- 8, Jaylin Townsend, WR
- 9, Alex Springs, DB
- 9, Cam Underwood, WR
- 10, Taariik Brett, SL
- 10, Ralph Carter, DL
- 11, Tyrone Fowler, DL
- 11, Darian Kruja, WR
- 12, Carson Gulker, QB
- 12, Chris Lands, DB
- 13, D’Mari Jenkins, DB
- 13, Tyren Mason, WR
- 14, Sincer Boyd, RB
- 14, Stanley Lambert, DL
- 14, Timothy Ormond II, WR
- 16, Leeshaun Mumpfield, QB
- 16, Tre’ Rigby, DB
- 17, Dakari Neely, WR
- 17, Quentin Pope, DB
- 18, Kyle Cottee, QB
- 18, Mervens Jean Pierre, DB
- 19, Adonis Ferguson, DB
- 19, Charlie Spencer, QB
- 20, Jaden Edington, RB
- 20, Chase Nixon, DB
- 21, Tim Allen, DL
- 21, Kevin Simes, SL
- 22, Brady Rose, SL
- 22, Ahlston Ware, DB
- 23, Brady Hamby, LB
- 23, AJ Hill, RB
- 23, James Robinson, DB
- 24, Jake Price, RB
- 24, Nolan Ziegler, LB
- 25, Edward Kofuma-Henry, DB
- 26, Javen Sewell, DB
- 27, Parker Holman, SL
- 28, Manny Peoples, DB
- 29, Colbey Reed, RB
- 30, Ryan Ahern, LB
- 31, Jack Lamancusa, DE
- 32, Levi Tuinstra, K/P
- 34, Colby Bailey, RB
- 34, Christian Cramer, LB
- 34, Tyler Greene, DB
- 35, Eddie Jewett, K
- 38, Sam Wahlberg, LS
- 40, Anthony Perdue, DB
- 41, Michael Bush, LB
- 42, Jalen Jones, DB
- 43, Razah Townsend, DL
- 44, Kailib Davis, DL
- 45, Mitchell Middleton, K/P
- 47, Matt McCraw, LB
- 47, Jalen Mcfadden, DB
- 48, Josh Garcia, DL
- 48, Cas Moir, LB
- 49, Maurice Adams Jr., DL
- 49, Gabe Blanchard, DL
- 50, Freddie King, DL
- 50, Chimdindu Obi, DL
- 51, D’jaun Gilbert, OL
- 52, Jarvis Windom, OL
- 53, Ryan Ross, OL
- 55, Elmir Jakupovic, OL
- 56, Ben Przytula, OL
- 57, Jaylen Washington, OL
- 64, Cam Heiss, OL
- 65, Cory Pecynski, OL
- 66, Kaharri Caldwell, OL
- 67, Avery Pavlak, OL
- 68, Jordan Tooles, DL
- 69, Ace Simonson, OL
- 70, Andrew DeVries, OL
- 71, Matthew Misch, OL
- 72, Tim Anderson, OL
- 73, Mack Bontekoe, OL
- 74, Bob Anderson, OL
- 75, Dayne Arnett, OL
- 77, Tyrone Webber, OL
- 78, Dumela Knox, OL
- 80, Jackson Altwies, DL
- 80, Jami Williams, WR
- 81, Devon Strobel, DE
- 82, Derrick Matlock II, DL
- 84, Mason Dykstra, TE/H
- 89, Cooper Nye, DE
- 90, Royce Daugherty, DL
- 91, Jvonne Ruffin, DL
- 92, Cam Post, DL
- 92, Decarion Raney, DE
- 93, Erik Seabrook, DL
- 94, Alefosio Saipaia, DL
- 97, Sawyer TenHaaf, DE
- 98, Zach Kelly, DL
- 99, Markee Jones, DL
Ashland 2025 Football Roster
- 0, Willtrell Hartson, TB
- 0, Sam Wakula, LB
- 1, D.J. Butler, S
- 1, Ty’aris Stevenson, TB
- 2, Jake Anton, QB
- 2, Elisha Baldridge, DE
- 2, Cameron Blair, QB
- 3, Isaac Brooks, CB
- 3, Jent Joseph, WR
- 4, Jamari Croom, WR
- 4, Izzy Vasquez, S
- 5, Luke Brenner, WR
- 5, Tommy Horsfall, QB
- 5, Malik Kamara, S
- 6, Jaden Cook, P/QB
- 6, Marquise Scott, S
- 7, Drew Novak, QB
- 7, E.J. Teah, S
- 8, Olando Kamara, TB
- 8, Henry Reid, QB
- 8, Darrell Shumpert, QB
- 9, Damien Johnson Jr., CB
- 9, Jonathan Merimee, TE
- 10, A.J. Bower, K/QB
- 10, Chris Brown, WR
- 10, Jaden Jimenez, LB
- 11, Aidan Arth, S
- 11, Cooper Neel, WR
- 11, Collin Remenowsky, FB
- 12, Tyron Barnes, CB
- 12, Jack Diroll, WR
- 12, Issaiah Ramsey, WR
- 13, Amourae Jordan, S
- 13, Akil Martin, WR
- 14, Benny Garrett, CB
- 14, Jalon Jackson, CB
- 14, Jake Uhlenhake, WR
- 15, Perry Grose, S
- 15, Logan Hehman, S
- 15, Josh Jones, CB
- 16, D.J. Harvey, WR
- 17, Evan Coil, QB
- 17, Noah Odom, CB
- 18, Tom Csanyi, QB
- 18, Jericho Etok, S
- 19, Malachi Johnson, CB
- 19, Caid Som, WR
- 20, Isaac Blickensderfer, S
- 20, Riely Weiss, S
- 21, Aidan Duncan, S
- 21, Dorian Hamilton, TB
- 22, T.J. Futules, S
- 22, Akio Perry, TB
- 22, Jeff Sampson, LB
- 23, Brendan Hearns, S
- 23, Tyshawn Lane, CB
- 24, Jamere Church, TB
- 24, Quest Clay, WR
- 24, Jack Talkington, LB
- 25, Delond Moss, CB
- 25, Rodney Smith, WR
- 26, Drae Arnold, CB
- 26, Justin Giffin, TB
- 27, Chris Maloney, TB
- 28, Tyler Sauder, S
- 28, Tyrone Singleton, TB
- 29, Marcus Harrison, TB
- 29, Logan Toms, S
- 30, Grayson Sasis, S
- 30, Drake Witt, LB
- 31, Cy Colvin, CB
- 32, Chaz Cole, S
- 33, Trinity Keith, TB
- 34, Nick Sailers, S
- 35, Tommy Mordarski, S
- 36, Garrett Chadwell, TB
- 36, Parker Hutton, S
- 37, Aidan Weimer, DE
- 38, Mike Passafiume, TB
- 38, Manaki Watanabe, K
- 39, Rayan Farhan, K
- 39, Elijah Mallett, S
- 40, Asher Hayles, DE
- 41, Quinten Kaylor, LB
- 41, Dakota Manson, TB
- 42, A.B. Kamara, W/LB
- 43, Ben Holzopfel, LB
- 44, Winston Eusebio, LB
- 44, Brock Henne, TE
- 45, Drexal McAmis, FB
- 46, Mekhi Bradley, FB
- 46, Gavin Newburg, LB
- 47, Amir Rhodd, FB
- 48, Jake Bobonski, LB
- 48, Isaac Roop, P/K
- 49, Brendan Hermensky, DE
- 50, M.J. Bradley, LB
- 50, Nolan Kuenning, LS
- 51, Zach Heintz, LB
- 52, Brayden Smith, LB
- 53, Hunter Colao, OL
- 53, Mike Schaal, DT
- 54, Bryson Getz, DT
- 55, Josh Byers, LB
- 55, Aiden Cantu, OL
- 55, Jess Hauer, DT
- 56, Ryan Zywiec, DT
- 57, Joshua Curry, LS
- 57, Madden Houska, OL
- 58, Will Adkins, DT
- 58, Drake Goings, LS
- 59, Will Sweeney, OL
- 60, Tristian Graham, OL
- 60, Luke White, LS/DE
- 61, Nathan Morrison, OL
- 62, Kaden Riddle, G
- 64, A.J. Moniaci, OL
- 65, Trevor Whitney, OL
- 66, Curtis Hartmann, OL
- 67, Zeke Teshome, OL
- 67, Donovan Yeager, OL
- 68, Jacob McCabe, OL
- 69, Eli Helmuth, OL
- 70, Andrew Heisler, OL
- 71, Stiles Diesz, OL
- 72, Jeremy McDowell, OL
- 73, Nico Traczyk, T
- 74, Nick Walker, T
- 75, Ethan Enders, C
- 76, Justin Henry, G
- 77, Braydon Spencer, DT
- 78, Andrew Boden, OL
- 79, Mitch George, DE
- 80, Ty Beerbohm, TE
- 81, Cameron Hairston, WR
- 82, Daveion Cruse, WR
- 82, Joey Heron, WR
- 83, Dominic Napoli, WR
- 83, Matt Schefer, WR
- 84, Jovan Love, WR
- 85, Connor Petrus, WR
- 86, James Rindfuss, WR
- 86, Isaac Sagapolu, WR
- 87, Jake Bushelman, WR
- 88, Blake Linsley, TE
- 88, Hayden Swarm, WR
- 90, Darrius Atley, DE
- 90, Karsen Homan, DE
- 91, Owen Denny, P
- 91, Rowan Frater, DT
- 92, Caleb Lucas, FB
- 92, Kendrick Mensah, DE
- 93, Drew Holman, DT
- 94, Russell Twining, DE
- 95, Fabian Biburger, DT
- 96, Slade McClaskey, DT
- 97, Dameyon Bloomfield, DT
- 98, Zane Swackhammer, DT
- 99, Ben Kahle, DE
- 99, Nate Russell, K
- 99, Michael Shimek, DE
Here Are The Eight D2 Football Matchups On Nov. 29
Here are the eight second-round matchups and kickoff times for D2 playoff football!
- Kutztown vs. Assumption – 11 AM CT/ 12 PM ET
- Frostburg St. vs. California (PA) – 11 AM CT / 12PM ET
- Albany St. vs. Benedict – 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET
- West Florida vs. Newberry – 12 PM CT / 1 PM ET
- Minnesota State vs. UIndy – 1 PM CT / 2 PM ET
- Harding vs. Pittsburg State – 1PM CT / 2 PM ET
- Western Colorado vs. UT Permian Basin – 2 PM CT / 3 PM ET
Who Are The Remaining Teams In The NCAA D2 Playoffs?
Eight games on the bracket and 16 teams are still fighting towards a national championship! Here is who remains in the playoff bracket!
Remaining Teams
- Kutztown
- Assumption
- Frostburg St.
- California (PA)
- Albany St.
- Benedict
- West Florida
- Newberry
- Ferris State
- Ashland
- Minnesota State
- UIndy
- Harding
- Pittsburg State
- Western Colorado
- UT Permian Basin
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