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The Concordia University, Nebraska football team was humbled for the second straight week as the Bulldogs were defeated 49-2 at the hands of the Northwestern College Red Raiders on Saturday afternoon at Bulldog Stadium in Seward, Neb.
The Northwestern (4-1, 4-1 GPAC) offense racked up 370 yards of total offense including 228 on the ground and scored on all four of its first drives. The Red Raiders' early control of the game would not be challenged.
The lone score for the Bulldogs (1-4, 1-4 GPAC) came with 3:46 remaining in the third quarter as the Red Raiders attempted to pass from their own 5-yard line. Facing pressure from Concordia's pass rush, Northwestern committed a holding penalty in the end zone and the Bulldogs, by rule, earned the safety.
Concordia's offense, held within its own territory for most of the day, could not find its rhythm. The Bulldogs had 203 yards of total offense and struggled to establish a running game for the second straight week. Bulldog rushing netted 73 yards, 28 of those on a fourth down run by Derrick Woods.
Concordia's starting quarterback, Kyle Schmidt, was held to 10-of-18 passing for 80 yards and two interceptions. Backup T.J. Shirey went 4-for-9 for 50 yards and an interception.
The Bulldogs travel to Sioux Center, Iowa, next to take on the Dordt College Defenders. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
