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.
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.

In a matchup between NAIA top 25 teams tied for second place in the GPAC standings, the offensive firepower of Morningside made the difference. The 11th-ranked Mustangs took a 59-21 win from No. 23 Concordia.

For their roles in Concordia's 32-29 win at Hastings, Bulldogs Peyton Atwood and Adam Van Cleave earned NAIA national and GPAC Player of the Week awards.

It will be a matchup of top 25 teams in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday. The 23rd-ranked Bulldogs will meet the 11th-ranked Mustangs in the 24th all-time series clash between the two programs.

The Bulldogs did not make it easy on themselves, but they found a way to prevail at Hastings, 32-29, on a blustery Saturday (Oct. 18) afternoon. Adam Van Cleave scored the game-winning touchdown in the final minute.

The Bulldogs are looking to rebound after enduring their first defeat in more than 365 days. The 58th all-time series meeting between Concordia and Hastings is set for Saturday in Hastings.

A seemingly comfortable 38-7 lead melted away on Homecoming Saturday (Oct. 11) as the 17th-ranked Bulldogs were upset, 60-52, in double OT by rival Midland. Concordia fell despite racking up 482 yards of offense.

Ranked No. 17 in the NAIA coaches' poll, the 4-0 Bulldogs are set to welcome Midland to Seward for homecoming Saturday. Concordia will carry a nine-game winning streak into the 73rd all-time meeting with the Warriors.

Following a school record performance, junior running back Carlos Collazo has been named GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. The Bulldogs have earned five player of the week awards in 2025.
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