THE RFC MYC: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC)-(NCAA Division II)

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC)-(NCAA Division II)

Overview: The Ferris State University Bulldogs made history in 2021, as they cruised to a convincing 58-17 win over Valdosta State to earn the program's first-ever NCAA Division II national championship. The Bulldogs finished the season unbeaten at 14-0 overall.

The only other team from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) to advance to postseason play last fall was the Grand Valley State University Lakers. After sending now former D-II member Lindenwood to the FCS level with a 20-3 win over the Lions in the first round, the Lakers' season ended in the second round, as the Bulldogs won easily, 54-20, to finish their season at 10-2 overall. Both of GVSU's losses last fall came to Ferris State, with the Lakers' only other loss to the Bulldogs coming in a close 35-28 decision on October 16.

With a preseason ranking of #1 in the College Football America Top 30 poll, expect Ferris State to be favored to win back-to-back national championships this fall. That hasn't happened since Northwest Missouri State won back-to-back crowns in 2015 and 2016. Still, don't be surprised if Grand Valley State challenges Ferris State for supremacy in the GLIAC, never mind the national scene this fall.

2021 GLIAC Football Final Standings

2022 Schedules (Teams listed in alphabetical order, click the links below to access to find the schedules)

NOTE: If the link to the team's schedule is not highlighted, the team has not submitted its schedule for the 2022 season. When the team's schedule is submitted, the link (s) will appear in each blog post. Also, please visit the RFC blog at realfootballcentral.blogspot.com for schedules, schedule updates, preseason previews, and much more.


Davenport

Ferris State

Grand Valley State

Michigan Tech

Northern Michigan

Northwood

Saginaw Valley State

Wayne State (Mich.)

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