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.
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.

Concordia fell short on Saturday (Sept. 12) despite four late touchdown passes from Gideon Stark. Adam Van Cleave found the end zone twice. Hastings won, 38-27.

The first in-state rivalry matchup of the 2026 season is coming up Saturday. The Bulldogs and Broncos will meet in Hastings for the 59th clash in series history. Concordia is coming off a bye.
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.

On the heels of throwing for a school record eight touchdown passes, Gideon Stark has been named GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Stark led the Bulldogs to a 77-7 win over Waldorf.

Gideon Stark spun a school record eight touchdown passes as the Bulldogs opened their 100th season with a 77-7 walloping of Waldorf. Jonny Puelz was on the receiving end of four TD tosses.

The 100th season of Concordia University, Nebraska Football will officially open on Saturday with a night game at Bulldog Stadium. Waldorf will serve as the opponent to kick off 2026.
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.

A third-place league finisher in 2025, Concordia University, Nebraska Football has landed at No. 4 in the 2026 GPAC Football Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Bulldogs picked up 67 points in the poll.

A 2025 First Team All-GPAC receiver and kick returner, Concordia University, Nebraska’s Adam Van Cleave has been named to Victory Sports Network's 'NAIA 99' preseason watch list.
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.
As part of homecoming week on the Concordia campus, we feature the 1931 Concordia Football team that went 7-0 and dominated its opponents under the direction of Head Coach Walter Hellwege.