Ferris State and Ashland eased through their first-round games in the NCAA Division II football playoffs, but nothing about this Round 2 matchup figures to be easy for the Eagles.
Top-seeded FSU, seeking its fourth national title in five years, blasted yet another opponent with a 65-14 pounding of Northwood last weekend. Incredibly, that was only the Bulldogs' fourth-highest point total of the season, which illustrates the challenge for Ashland.
While the Eagles (10-2) have held all but three opponents to 14 points or fewer, they haven't seen anything like the Bulldogs yet. Can they stop D2's most high-powered team?
Here's how to tune in and watch all the playoff action.
Where to watch Ferris State vs. Ashland
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: ESPN+
Ferris State vs. Ashland will not air on traditional broadcast television, but fans can stream the showdown live on ESPN+.
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Ferris State vs. Ashland start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 29
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
The Ferris State vs. Ashland second-round game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 29. The game will be played at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Michigan.
The Bulldogs and Eagles face off for the 32nd time. Ashland holds the all-time edge 16-15 but Ferris has won the last five meetings.
NCAA D2 football playoffs schedule 2025
Saturday, Nov. 29 - Second round
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Kutztown vs. Assumption | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| California (PA) vs. Frostburg State | 12 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Ferris State vs. Ashland | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Albany State (GA) vs. Benedict | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Harding vs. Pittsburg State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 West Florida vs. Newberry | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 UIndy vs. Minnesota State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| UT Permian Basin vs. Western Colorado | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
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