Concordia football senior Clint Gardels has been named the Hauff Mid America Sports/ GPAC Defensive Player of the week announced by the league office on Monday.
Senior defensive lineman Clint Gardels enjoyed a career performance in his final game as a Bulldog in leading a Concordia University football team that continued its series dominance of visiting Briar Cliff on Saturday afternoon. On a day when the program recognized its 18 seniors, the Bulldogs punished the Chargers, 48-0, in the season finale for both teams.
Concordia will attempt to shake a three-game losing streak as it welcomes Briar Cliff to Seward for senior day. Saturday’s kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. from Bulldog Stadium. A total of 18 seniors will be recognized in a ceremony scheduled to start roughly 25 minutes prior to kickoff.
Despite limiting 18th-ranked Dakota Wesleyan to just 158 total yards of offense, the Concordia University football team fell, 17-10, in Mitchell, S.D., on Saturday afternoon. The Bulldogs had more than a two-to-one edge in total yards, but could not overcome six turnovers.
A pair of Concordia University football student-athletes received recognition on Thursday for their performances both in the classroom and on the playing field. Senior kicker Adam Meirose and junior offensive tackle Hallick Lehmann earned Academic All-District 3 honors from the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
The Concordia University football is gearing up to take on a top-20 ranked opponent for the third-straight week as part of a grueling stretch run. The Bulldogs will travel to Mitchell, S.D., for their final road game of the regular season. Kickoff from Joe Quintal Field is slated for 1 p.m. on Saturday.
In a top 25 matchup, the 24th-ranked Concordia University football team edged in front in the second quarter but No. 2 Morningside ultimately proved too potent. The prolific Mustangs overcame a rash of penalties and rode running back Tyler Kavan to a 44-21 victory inside Bulldog Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
A second-straight home game against a top-10 ranked team awaits the 24th-ranked Concordia University football team on Saturday. No. 2 Morningside will bring its NAIA top-rated offense to Seward for a 1 p.m. kickoff inside Bulldog Stadium. Concordia will celebrate parent’s day with a postgame meal for Bulldog players and family members.
The first career start for Concordia sophomore quarterback Riley Wiltfong came down to the final play in another heart-stopping rivalry game between the 23rd-ranked Bulldogs and No. 6 Doane on Saturday afternoon inside Bulldog Stadium. The visiting Tigers sealed up a 23-20 victory when defensive back Tyler Chapa intercepted Wiltfong’s overtime pass in the end zone.
Garrett Folchert has already taken his share of cringe-worthy hits in 2015. In one particular instance this season he got thrown to the turf so hard by a blitzing Northwestern safety that seventh-year head coach Vance Winter wondered if his senior quarterback would have the ability to peal himself back up.
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.