A two-time All-American at tight end, Ross Wurdeman has been chosen as an NAIA Hall of Famer. He is the fourth Concordia alum to get the call to the hall, joining Carol Bailey-Moravec, Gene Brooks and Kregg Einspahr.
A 24-0 halftime lead turned into a stunning 27-24 loss on Saturday (Sept. 14) night. Host Buena Vista stormed back behind a prolific passing attack as Concordia slipped to 0-2. Wyatt Ehlers tossed two touchdown passes.
Following a 17-10 home loss to Doane, the Bulldogs will take their act on the road for the first time in 2019. Concordia will be headed to Storm Lake, Iowa, for a night battle with NCAA Division III Buena Vista.
In the opening game of the 2019 season, Concordia showcased an improved passing game and a nasty group of linebackers. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs came up short in a 17-10 loss to Doane.
The 65th all-time meeting between Concordia and Doane will take place underneath the Bulldog Stadium lights on Saturday night. It will mark the first home night game for the Bulldogs since 2015.
The Concordia offense has made clear strides while the quarterback battle rages on for a program two weeks out from its season opener. The Bulldogs were back in front of the public on Friday (Aug. 23) with an intrasquad.
The page has been turned and the Concordia football program is looking ahead to the start of the 2019 season. It will open up Sept. 7 when Doane makes a visit to Bulldog Stadium for a night game.
Patrick Daberkow continued talk of a Concordia football revival on Tuesday (July 30) at GPAC Football Media Day. The Bulldogs were picked eighth in the league by both the coaches and media.
Named an NAIA first team All-American by the Associated Press in 2018, Lane Napier has also been chosen to the 2019 NAIA Preseason Starting Lineup. Napier led the NAIA with 142 tackles in 2018.
Alum Robert Garrett has earned attention many miles away in his hometown Los Angeles by turning around the Crenshaw football program. In the process, Garrett has changed lives.
Featured StorySinging The Doxology in the postgame locker room is about as Concordia as ringing the bell after victories. It's a Bulldog Football tradition that dates back to at least the 1970s.
Featured StoryFormer star quarterback Von Thomas now serves as Concordia's Multicultural Program Specialist and Assistant Director of Student Life. He fielded our questions in this Q&A.
Featured StoryAs Sean Stewart said, "It's an honor and a privilege to be able to wear the Concordia University Bulldog jersey." We took a look back at the top Bulldogs by jersey number during the GPAC era (20 seasons).
Featured StoryOne of the most fearsome linebackers in school history, Erik DeHaven represents what Concordia University football is all about. He starred for the 2001 championship team and is now a high school coach in Texas.
Featured StoryAll-American linebacker Lane Napier fielded questions on a variety of topics in this Q&A. already racked up a program GPAC-era best 347 tackles and has been named a first team all-conference performer three times.
Featured StoryIn the history of the program, Concordia football has produced six players that are known to have signed NFL contracts or to have been invited to NFL training camps.
Featured StoryIn lieu of the normal spring practice season, head coach Patrick Daberkow is monitoring progress from afar. Prior to students being sent home, Daberkow observed a physically stronger, more veteran 2020 team.
Featured StoryAs of Signing Day 2020, the Concordia football program has secured the pledges of 42 high school seniors from nine states around the country. The initial class includes 14 native Nebraskans.
Featured StoryThe 3-7 record didn't show it, but the Concordia football program made strides in 2019 while following the lead of a stout linebacker group. A tough Bulldog defense kept the team close throughout the season.
Featured StoryLinebacker Lane Napier has always been the type of football player who lets his performance on the field do the talking. A star at Aquinas High School, Napier wasted no time in claiming a starting spot as a Bulldog.
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