The nationally top-ranked Ferris State University football squad will host the Bentley (Mass.) Falcons in its regular-season home opener this Friday (Sept. 4) at Top Taggart Field. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (ET).

Friday's home opener will be presented by Century 21 White House Realty and the first 1,000 fans will receive free white rally towels. All FSU fans are encouraged to wear white for the evening "White Out" game.

Fans are also encouraged to arrive early for the Campus Communities Fan Zone, which will take place this year starting 90 minutes prior to kickoff inside the stadium games. The special area will feature a mechanical bull among other initiatives.

The two-time defending national champion Bulldogs beat fourth-ranked Pittsburg State (Kan.) by a 42-14 score in the season opener this past week. FSU currently owns a school all-time best and nation-leading 31-game winning streak and the Bulldogs are also rinding a current 29-game home winning streak at Top Taggart Field dating back to 2022.

Friday night's game will mark the Bulldogs' first-ever matchup versus the Falcons, who reached the D2 Playoffs a year ago with a 7-4 overall record. Bentley will open its 2026 season in Big Rapids.

The FSU-Bentley football game will be broadcast live locally by the Bulldog Sports Network and Sunny 97.3 FM with Rob Bentley handling the play-by-play duties and Sandy Gholston offering color commentary. The Bulldog Tailgate Show starts at 4 p.m. (ET) with the Johnson Automotive Pregame Show beginning at 5 p.m. The contest will also be televised on FloCollege and FloSports with video coverage provided by Ferris State Television.

Tickets for Friday's game can be bought online at FerrisStateBulldogs.com/Tickets and fans are encouraged to purchase their digital tickets in advance to avoid the gameday lines. The Wheeler Pavilion Gameday Ticket Office will also open on Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. (ET). All tickets purchased at the box office and not online will be an additional $5. For more information on ticket sales, please call (231) 591-2888 or visit FerrisStateBulldogs.com.

Football tickets for Friday's game are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens (ages 65+) and FSU faculty/staff along with $10 for students age 5-17 when purchased in advance online plus fees. Ferris students with ID will be admitted free by showing their student identification cards.

Tailgating will be permitted on Friday starting at 3 p.m. (ET) with the gates to the stadium opening 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 4:30 p.m. (ET). All tailgating must end 15 minutes before kickoff.

Parking in lots near Top Taggart Field is $10 per car or $30 per oversized vehicle (bus, motor coach, motor home, trailer, etc.) when purchased in advance online plus fees. As a convenience to fans, credit cards will also be accepted at the ticket window along with the concession stand.

For additional information and details, please visit FerrisStateBulldogs.com.

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