As chosen by the Associated Press, Concordia junior safety Daylon Henson was named an NAIA First Team All-American on Dec. 20. Henson ranked third nationally with six interceptions in 2024.
A pair of Bulldogs from the Concordia Football team landed on the NAIA AFCA All-America teams announced on Dec. 11. Austin Jablonski was named to the first team while Blake Schlegel was named to the second team.
Featured StoryThe 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.
One of six teams in program history to reach eight wins in a single season, the 2024 Bulldogs rewrote the school's offensive record books while averaging 38.5 points and 469.7 yards per game.
A program record 23 Bulldogs landed on the 2024 NAIA Scholar-Athlete honor roll released on Nov. 25. The list includes 13 repeat award winners.
An 8-2 season led to a program record eight Bulldogs landing on the All-GPAC first team announced on Nov. 20. A total of 14 Concordia players were honored with 2024 all-conference recognition.
For his role in Concordia's 45-13 rout at Midland on Nov. 16, junior safety Daylon Henson has been named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Henson equaled a GPAC high with six interceptions on the season.
Despite putting together a postseason worthy résumé, the Concordia Football team was not selected to play in the 2024 NAIA Football Championship Series. The Bulldogs have ended their season at 8-2.
A 31-0 masterpiece of a third quarter left Midland in the dust on Saturday (Nov. 16) and strengthened the 20th-ranked Bulldogs' chances for an NAIA postseason bid. Concordia wrapped up the regular season with an 8-2 record.
A lot will be on the line on Saturday when Concordia visits Midland for the final week of the regular season. The Bulldogs are looking to enhance their playoff chances and get to eight wins for the first time since 2001.
Featured StoryThe '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.
Featured StoryBack 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.
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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.
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.
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When 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.
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Whether 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.
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