Players to watch

GVSU

Hersey Jackson

Running back

If teammate Norman Shuford misses the game, the emphasis on the ground will be shifted to Jackson. Jackson is a powerful runner who has shown he is capable of handling a large load and will need to against a Ferris State defense that has struggled against the run.

Kenny Veal

Cornerback

The junior transfer from the University of Toledo has picked up his production in recent weeks and been a big reason for GVSU’s defensive success. His two interceptions, which have come in the team’s last two games, rank second on the team.

Ferris

Tom Schneider

Quarterback

The do-it-all senior is has been the catalyst for a Ferris State offense rolling up a GLIAC-best 474.9 yards per game. He’s a threat through the air and on the ground, but his ability to spread the ball around

Tayo Moss

Linebacker

Ferris State’s junior linebacker has been a tackling machine this season. Moss leads the Bulldogs and GLIAC with 69 total tackles, and his ability to wrap up on defense will be a key against the GVSU running game.

By the numbers

GVSU stat leaders

Passing Heath Parling 88/151, 1,441 yards, 21:9 (TD:INT)

Rushing Norman Shuford 86 rushes, 656 yards 5 TDs

Receiving Charles Johnson 34 rec, 613 yards, 8 TDs

Tackles Brad Howard 24 solo, 27 asst, 51 total

Sacks Andre Thomas 6 sacks, 29 yards lost

Interceptions Erik Thompson 4 INT, 225 yards, 2 TDs

Ferris State stat leaders

Passing Tom Schneider 148/205, 1,567 yards, 13:5 (TD:INT)

Rushing Skyler Stoker 94 rushes, 586 yards, 5 TDs

Receiving Mike Ryan 41 rec, 464 yards, 5 TDs

Tackles Tayo Moss 16 solo, 53 ast, 69 total

Sacks Jordan Morgan 4.5 sacks, 26 yards lost

Interceptions Antwain Windmon 3 INT, 0 yards 0 TDs

Inside the opponent

Nickname Bulldogs

Head Coach Jeff Pierce

Record 5-2 (4-2 GLIAC)

Offense Shotgun spread

Defense 4-3

Points per game 34.0

Points allowed 19.4