Ferris State started its season fast with 42 points in the first half Thursday and cruised from there in a 49-17 win against East Stroudsburg (Pa.) at Top Taggart Field.

The Bulldogs scored three times in the first quarter and led 42-3 at halftime in the first-ever matchup between the teams.

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Overall, the Bulldogs rolled up 649 total yards and had 30 first downs with 389 yards coming on the ground on 51 carries. FSU also limited ESU to only 271 yards, including 37 rushing yards on 30 attempts.

Qaurterback junior Jayru Campbell completed seven-of-14 passes for 204 yards and two scores while adding a team-high 100 rushing yards and a score on 12 attempts in only one half of action. Dion Earls caught five passes for 114 yards and two TD's.

Junior defensive back DeShawn Thrower scooped up a fumble and raced 51 yards for a touchdown with 5:52 remaining in the first period for a 21-0 lead. Thrower also had an interception.

The Bulldogs used three quarterbacks. Besides Campbell, Travis Russell completed 5 of 7 for 56 yards and rushed for 79 yards while Bret Mooney attempted two passes.

The Bulldogs host the Findlay Oilers on Saturday with kickoff at 7 p.m.