For the second time in three weeks, All-American receiver Austin Jablonski has been named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Jablonski hauled in eight receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns versus Hastings.
There were some rough patches, but the Bulldogs overcame them with a strong defensive effort and another massive statistical day from Austin Jablonski and Kyle Sterup. Concordia has moved to 7-2.
Concordia Football will carry a 6-2 record and three-game winning streak into Saturday's matchup with Hastings. Prior to kickoff, the Bulldogs will celebrate a group of 29 seniors.
It wasn’t for the faint of heart. Not until a defensive stand in the final seconds could the Bulldogs finally exhale and begin to celebrate. Ultimately, Concordia prevailed over Mount Marty, 31-27.
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.
The first and only home game in October will feature Mount Marty as the opponent. As part of game day festivities, Concordia Athletics will honor Coach Courtney Meyer.
After breaking a school record for receiving yards in a single game, Austin Jablonski was named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Jablonski caught 13 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown in the win at Doane.
Two weeks after the win at No. 2 Northwestern, the Bulldogs got back to action and blew out rival Doane, 45-10, as DJ McGarvie threw for four touchdowns and Mark Arp ran for two. Austin Jablonski notched 213 receiving yards.
Concordia University, Nebraska Athletics has declared Saturday, Oct. 26 Coach Courtney Meyer Day in conjunction with Bulldog Football versus Mount Marty. Coach Meyer will be celebrated as part of game day operations.
Off a bye week, the Bulldogs look to build upon the recent win at No. 2 Northwestern. Concordia and Doane will meet for the 69th time in the rivalry's history when the ball is kicked off in Crete on Saturday.
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.
Back in the fall, Maddox Rickertsen saw his world turned upside down when doctors discovered an egg-sized tumor in his colon. Months later, Rickertsen's outlook has changed as he gears up for football season.
There's a veteran feel to a Concordia Football team that believes the time is now. The Bulldogs bring back a record-breaking quarterback for what projects to be an explosive offense. Concordia expects the defense to make a leap forward.
As 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.