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.
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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.
Two teams seeking their sixth win of the season will meet inside Bulldog Stadium on Saturday. Concordia and Briar Cliff will clash on the gridiron for the 23rd all-time series meeting.
Featured StoryAs of National Signing Day (Feb. 7), Concordia Football has announced a 2024 class of more than 40 pledges. Coach Daberkow gave an update on recruiting and the program in full in conjunction with signing day.
Featured StoryWhen operating at peak levels, the 2023 Concordia Football team showed a flair for offensive fireworks. Led by DJ McGarvie, the Bulldogs set another new offensive standard before completing the season at 5-5.
Featured StoryThe unassuming DJ McGarvie tends to shy from the spotlight, but attention is unavoidable for the standard-setting quarterback. McGarvie isn't just breaking Concordia's passing records, he's crushing them.
Featured StoryWhether situated in his home of Arlington, Texas, or otherwise, Rod Giesselmann '71 feels the "oneness" of Concordia. It's that special togetherness that lifted the 1970 Bulldogs to great heights and set Giesselmann up for success.
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Michael Grindey has gone from Creighton rugby player to high school football coach to a star linebacker at Concordia. The outgoing Arizona native has thrived after following a twisting, turning path to Seward.
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Over the second half of last season, Concordia Football added explosiveness to its offense while supplementing a defense already known for its ruggedness. The Bulldogs hope to hit the ground running this fall in what will be year seven of Coach Patrick Daberkow's tenure.
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Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and standouts Michael Grindey and DJ McGarvie met the media on July 17 at the Nebraska Small College Football Media Day hosted by Doane. Preseason camp opens Aug. 7 for the Bulldogs.
Featured StoryAfter following his dreams and becoming a Nebraska Cornhusker, Austin Jablonski called an audible and transferred to Concordia for a shot at playing quarterback. He's found Concordia to be a "special place" where his faith has grown and his talents have shined.
Featured StoryTen years after his passing, Drew Ekart's impact remains deeply felt by all those he touched along the way. Ekart valiantly fought brain cancer while accepting his fate. The star Bulldog Ekart served as a witness while walking in the truth.
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An uptick in offensive production last fall led into a spring season that Head Coach Patrick Daberkow believes has the program primed for a strong 2023 campaign. Daberkow and the Bulldogs are dreaming big behind returning quarterback DJ McGarvie.
