Ferris State eyes D2 win record against Roosevelt

The Ferris State Bulldogs aim to set a new Division II record for consecutive victories this Saturday when they host the Roosevelt Lakers at Top Taggart Field. Ferris State tied the current 40-game record following an 80-0 win over Wayne State last week.

Ferris State enters the matchup with a 10-0 record, averaging 501 yards and 44.9 points per game. The offense is led by quarterback Chase Carter, who has recorded 755 passing yards and eight touchdowns this season. Freshman Marcel Jones also contributed significantly in the win against Wayne State, rushing for 134 yards and four touchdowns.

The Ferris State Bulldogs

The Bulldogs' defense, which allows an average of 10.5 points per game, faces a Roosevelt team currently on a four-game losing streak. The Lakers have been outscored 175 to 83 during that stretch and allow an average of 37 points per game. Roosevelt's defense is anchored by sophomore lineman C.J. Ameachi, who leads the team with six sacks.

Ferris State head coach Tony Annese noted the competitiveness of the Lakers despite their recent struggles. The Bulldogs will conclude their regular season on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. local time.