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No. 1 Ferris State hosts Bentley in non-conference football matchup

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

No. 1 Ferris State hosts Bentley in non-conference football matchup

Summary

The top-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs host the Bentley Falcons at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids on Friday at 6 p.m. Ferris State, the two-time defending Division II national champion, enters the game following a 42-14 victory over Pittsburg State. That opening win featured 385 rushing yards and 28 unanswered second-half points. Bentley, the reigning Northeast-10 conference champion, makes its first appearance of the season after finishing 7-3 last year. The Falcons are led by quarterback Luke Warnock, who finished the 2025 regular season with 22 total touchdowns. The two programs have never met before, and the contest serves as an early-season test for both teams' national standing.

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Status Watch

•Ferris State enters the game with a 31-game winning streak.
•Kickoff is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m. at Top Taggart Field.
•Bentley return three All-NE10 defensive linemen for this season.
•Ferris State rushed for 385 yards in their season-opening win against Pittsburg State.

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12:00 AMYahoo Sports — Two Champions. One Statement Game: No. 1 Ferris State Hosts Bentley Friday Night

What they're saying

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Ferris State has not lost since 2024. Bentley is the NE10 champ picked to repeat, and it arrives in Big Rapids with nothing to lose. Friday night at Top Taggart Field is a measuring stick for both.
— Yahoo Sports

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