BIG RAPIDS, Mich --
Ferris State beat Texas A&M Commerce 48-30 in the first round of the division two playoffs at Taggart Field on Saturday afternoon for the Bulldogs first playoff win in 19 years. Ferris State quarterback Jason Vander Laan leading the Bulldogs with five rushing touchdowns. Ferris State will face rival Grand Valley next Saturday at Taggart Field. The Lakers beat Ashland 45-28 in the first round.