This fall, Concordia proved it has staying power as one of GPAC's top programs. The Bulldogs navigated injuries to top players while finishing in third place in the GPAC and rising as high as No. 17 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
This fall, Concordia proved it has staying power as one of GPAC's top programs. The Bulldogs navigated injuries to top players while finishing in third place in the GPAC and rising as high as No. 17 in the NAIA coaches' poll.

The Concordia Football program has a new standard for NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The 2025 team collected 24 academic honors, as announced by the NAIA on Nov. 19.

A group of 14 standout Bulldogs represented the Concordia Football program with 2025 GPAC All-Conference awards. The list included five first team selections.

Sophomore Braxtyn Koch's punting factored into Concordia's 21-17 win over No. 19 Northwestern. Koch was named NAIA National Special Teams Player of the Week after pinning the Red Raiders inside their own 20 three times.

Dylan Meyer wreaked havoc with four sacks and the Bulldogs erased a 17-7 halftime deficit while knocking off No. 19 Northwestern on senior day Saturday. Concordia pushed its record to 7-3.

The 2025 finale will feature the Bulldogs up against 19th-ranked Northwestern in the 48th all-time meeting between the two sides. Prior to kickoff, Concordia will honor a class of 25 seniors.

A blanket of snow surrounded Open Space Park Field, providing a backdrop for old school GPAC football on Saturday (Nov. 8). The sixth-ranked Defenders' rushing attack proved too much in a 56-20 Concordia defeat.

Postseason hopes will again be on the line as the Bulldogs prepare to take on No. 6 Dordt in Sioux Center on Saturday. Concordia is coming off a 34-17 home win over Briar Cliff.

The Bulldogs pounded the rock offensively and got a strong effort from their defense in a 34-17 home win over Briar Cliff on Saturday (Nov. 1). Calvin Sassaman surpassed 150 rushing yards as one of four Bulldogs to reach the end zone.
It would be easier to start with the things Adam Van Cleave cannot do rather than the many things he can do. Concordia's Swiss Army Knife of sorts exemplifies what it means to succeed in all aspects of life as a student-athlete.
Dylan Meyer will admit that the circuitous route he took to Seward wasn’t exactly what he planned. The Norris High School product is happy to be making an impact close to home.
Homecoming week on the Concordia University, Nebraska campus provides an opportunity to look back at the school’s history and traditions. Bulldog Football played its first official game back in 1925.
A school record eight touchdown passes in the season opening win resulted in the spotlight shining upon Gideon Stark. His week included multiple awards and an appearance on GPAC Unpacked.
Season No. 100 begins with high aspirations with the program having produced a combined 15-5 record over the past two seasons. The Bulldogs retained nearly 100 players from last season’s roster in a marker of the program’s winning culture.
The 2026 season will mark the 100th in the history of Concordia University, Nebraska Football. Ahead of season 100, Concordia has unveiled the football program’s preseason press guide.
In honor of the 100th season of Concordia Football, Concordia Athletics sizes up the top 10 teams in the program's history. The 2026 campaign will mark the 100th for Bulldog Football.
The spring semester for Concordia Football included a large junior visit day as part of the team's open spring practice and a focus on development in the trenches. QB Gideon Stark and other key fifth-year players returned.
Gideon Stark grew up learning about football and Concordia University, Nebraska. It's no surprise that he's now the QB for the Concordia Bulldogs. Says Stark, "I think it’s really cool that I’m able to play on the same team that my family has."
This fall, Concordia proved it has staying power as one of GPAC's top programs. The Bulldogs navigated injuries to top players while finishing in third place in the GPAC and rising as high as No. 17 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
It would be easier to start with the things Adam Van Cleave cannot do rather than the many things he can do. Concordia's Swiss Army Knife of sorts exemplifies what it means to succeed in all aspects of life as a student-athlete.