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 StoryWe recap the final season of head coach Vance Winter's eight-year tenure at Concordia. The 2016 Bulldogs finished 7-3 and were ranked 18th in the final regular-season national coaches' poll.
Featured StoryVance Winter's eighth season as head football coach will be his last at Concordia. Winter has announced that he will step down following the completion of the 2016 season.
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There are busy schedules and then there is Le'Dontrae Gooden's schedule. Part student. Part football player. Part military serviceman. Part caretaker. Gooden wears many hats.
Featured StorySean Stewart's contributions to head coach Courtney Meyer’s football program were immense, but what he’s done since his graduation has been even more impressive. Stewart serves the U.S. Coast Guard.
Featured StoryJared Garcia rose to the top of the Concordia football program's all-time list for career touchdown catches following Saturday's 56-0 rout of Briar Cliff.
Featured StorySenior linebacker Michael Hedlund has become a star and a centerpiece for Concordia's rugged defense. On and off the field, Hedlund represents the best of Bulldog football.
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Here's why we should celebrate Concordia University football, from the people that know best.
Featured StoryBelgium is not exactly considered a hotbed for college football recruiting. But Brussels native Dylan Pierquin has found a home and a role with Concordia football.
Featured StoryPicked third in the GPAC by league coaches, the 2016 Bulldogs are packed with star power. The likes of Trey Barnes and Bryce Collins have Concordia thinking big.
Featured StoryBernard "Arkie" Arkebauer received induction as part of the very first Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame class. He's a legendary figure in Concordia football history.
