Clad and blue blazers and khaki pants, three Bulldog seniors exuded confidence in discussing how Concordia Football will follow up a successful '24 season. Coach Daberkow and three Bulldogs spoke at the media day event.
Clad and blue blazers and khaki pants, three Bulldog seniors exuded confidence in discussing how Concordia Football will follow up a successful '24 season. Coach Daberkow and three Bulldogs spoke at the media day event.
At just 12 years old, Cleve Wester aspired to play in the NFL and live a life of service caring for underprivileged children and families. With the help of four years at Concordia, Wester accomplished his goals.
Southwest of Seward, Blake Schlegel grew up on a farm. He didn't know it then, but he was everything Patrick Daberkow and his staff were looking for. Down to Earth. Blue collar. Hard-working. And a fun personality.

The Concordia Football program has announced a 2025 schedule of 10 regular season games. The Bulldogs will open the season by hosting Doane underneath the lights on Sept. 6.
After saying goodbye to a successful senior class, the Bulldogs began to answer questions this spring about what the 2025 team will look like. There will be a new QB and a host of new starters up front for Coach Daberkow's squad.
For Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and 15 Concordia Football student-athletes, spring break was more about service than fun. The Bulldogs spent it rebuilding an LCMS camp devasted by Hurricane Helene.

Two-time First Team All-American Austin Jablonski was recognized on Jan. 28 as an Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators. Jablonski earned his degree in Business Administration.

Eight Bulldogs from the Concordia Football program were honored on Jan. 7 as 2024 Academic All-District® honorees. Repeat award winners include Jackson Anderson, Carson Fehlhafer and Austin Jablonski.

Concordia Football closed out 2024 with its highest final ranking since 2001. The Bulldogs (8-2 in '24) landed at No. 18 in the NAIA coaches' poll released on Jan. 6.

Austin Jablonski and Daylon Henson teamed up to sweep 2024 All-Midlands Honorary Captain awards, as chosen by the Omaha World-Herald. Thirteen total Bulldogs were honored by the World-Herald.
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.