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."
For his work in the trenches and in the classroom, Concordia Bulldogs senior center Brevin Damrow has been honored as a 2025 Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators.
Eight Bulldogs represented Concordia Football on the list of 2025 Academic All-District award winners, as announced by College Sports Communicators. Three Bulldogs are repeat honorees.
Three Bulldogs were chosen by Victory Sports Network as 2025 NAIA All-Americans: Carson Fehlhafer, Daylon Henson and Adam Van Cleave. They helped Concordia to a 7-3 record in '25.
Two defensive standouts from Concordia Football landed on the 2025 All-America honor roll announced on 2025 NAIA All-America honor roll: seniors Carson Fehlhafer and Daylon Henson.
The string of All-Americans continues for Concordia Football. On Thursday (Dec. 11), Carson Fehlhafer was recognized as an NAIA First Team All-American by the AFCA.
A group of offensive standouts from the Bulldogs have moved their names up the program's all-time lists. As a team, the '25 Concordia team scored the second most points in a season in school history.
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.
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.
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.
The 2024 Concordia Football team was the best that Coach Patrick Daberkow has ever been around. The Bulldogs went 8-2 and rewrote the program's offensive record books behind quarterback DJ McGarvie.
After four-straight weeks of knocking on the door as a “receiving votes” team, Concordia Football has cracked the NAIA top 25. The Bulldogs landed at No. 23 while earning a top 25 ranking for the first time since 2017.
Though his football coaching career may be ending, Coach Meyer’s love for Jesus, family and Bulldog Football is eternal. "Mr. Concordia" leaves a legacy of service as a mentor to Bulldogs past and present.
Names like DJ McGarvie, Austin Jablonski and Mark Arp have earned well-deserved headlines, but the work of the big guys up front has been just as critical for Concordia Football. The Bulldogs' veteran lines have become a force.
The time is now for a Concordia Football team loaded with experience. A passing game spurred by DJ McGarvie and Austin Jablonski and a defense with strength up front provide confidence that 2024 could turn into a season of postseason contention.
Behind the scenes, Sterup has earned about as much respect as anyone within the Concordia Football locker room. His play on the football field speaks volumes – and so too do his actions off of it.
The 'talking season' got underway on July 15 as Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and three Bulldogs met the media. Inside the locker room, expectations are that Concordia will enjoy a breakthrough in 2024.