There are busy schedules and then there is Le'Dontrae Gooden's schedule. Part student. Part football player. Part military serviceman. Part caretaker. Gooden wears many hats.
There are busy schedules and then there is Le'Dontrae Gooden's schedule. Part student. Part football player. Part military serviceman. Part caretaker. Gooden wears many hats.

Concordia hopes to knock off a ranked opponent for the first time this season when No. 22 Midland visits Seward on Saturday. It will be Parent's Day and Military Appreciation Day at Bulldog Stadium.

Dakota Wesleyan's prolific offense gave Concordia fits in Saturday afternoon's top-25 battle in Mitchell, S.D. The Tigers won, 52-30, despite three touchdowns by Jared Garcia.
Sean Stewart's contributions to head coach Courtney Meyer’s football program were immense, but what he’s done since his graduation has been even more impressive. Stewart serves the U.S. Coast Guard.

A challenging road slate continues on Saturday with a trip to No. 16 Dakota Wesleyan next up. Concordia's stout defense will try to slow down Tiger quarterback Dillon Turner.
Jared Garcia rose to the top of the Concordia football program's all-time list for career touchdown catches following Saturday's 56-0 rout of Briar Cliff.

Concordia dominated Briar Cliff on the way to a 56-0 homecoming victory on Saturday (Oct. 8). Jared Garcia caught two touchdown passes and became the program's all-time leader in career touchdown receptions.

In conjunction with its home football game versus Midland on Saturday, Oct. 22, the Concordia University football program will host Military Appreciation Day. It will also be Parent’s Day at Bulldog Stadium.

Head coach Vance Winter has issued a statement regarding the five football student-athletes who were involved in a single vehicle accident on Sunday (Oct. 2).
Senior linebacker Michael Hedlund has become a star and a centerpiece for Concordia's rugged defense. On and off the field, Hedlund represents the best of Bulldog football.
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.
As part of homecoming week on the Concordia campus, we feature the 1931 Concordia Football team that went 7-0 and dominated its opponents under the direction of Head Coach Walter Hellwege.
Two games into the 2025 season, the Paul Bunyan comparison made by Head Coach Patrick Daberkow holds up. Concordia's nose guard has been dominant in 2025 while producing eye-popping results.
With All-American safety Daylon Henson, you get a little of the sizzle with the steak. Passionate about fashion, cooking and video games, Henson brings hard work, production and some flair to the Concordia defense.
It's time for the next men up to make waves and keep Concordia Football on the national radar following a breakthrough 2024 season. Gideon Stark takes the reins at QB for a squad ranked in the NAIA top 25 to begin '25.
It was Concordia that opened the door for Randy Pospishil to experience gridiron glory while laying the groundwork for a 47-year teaching career. Pospishil reflected on those memories as he prepares to enter the Concordia Athletics Hall of Fame.
Clad and blue blazers and khaki pants, three Bulldog seniors exuded confidence in discussing how Concordia Football will follow up a successful '24 season. Coach Daberkow and three Bulldogs spoke at the media day event.
At just 12 years old, Cleve Wester aspired to play in the NFL and live a life of service caring for underprivileged children and families. With the help of four years at Concordia, Wester accomplished his goals.
Southwest of Seward, Blake Schlegel grew up on a farm. He didn't know it then, but he was everything Patrick Daberkow and his staff were looking for. Down to Earth. Blue collar. Hard-working. And a fun personality.
After saying goodbye to a successful senior class, the Bulldogs began to answer questions this spring about what the 2025 team will look like. There will be a new QB and a host of new starters up front for Coach Daberkow's squad.