Stars in the win over Dakota Wesleyan, senior defensive lineman Carson Fehlhafer and junior wide receiver Jonny Puelz have been honored as GPAC Players of the Week.
Jonny Puelz burst onto the scene with three receiving touchdowns and Carson Fehlhafer dominated on the defensive end. Their efforts along with two Peyton Atwood field goals helped Concordia survive a score from DWU, 27-22.
For the second straight Saturday, Bulldog Stadium will serve as the host venue of GPAC football after dark. Concordia and Dakota Wesleyan are set to meet up for the 26th all-time series matchup.
Junior Terry Sebek collected three sacks in Concordia's 35-7 win over Doane and was named GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Sebek has stepped into a starting role on the defensive line in 2025.
Adam Van Cleave provided the highlights in the passing game and the Bulldog defense flustered Doane with eight sacks and four turnovers forced. It added up to a 35-7 Concordia win on Saturday (Sept. 6).
Featured StoryWith 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.
The 70th all-time meeting between Concordia and Doane will kick off the 2025 season. It will mark the fourth time in seven years that the Bulldogs have played the rival Tigers to open a campaign.
Featured StoryIt'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.
Concordia Football will open 2025 in the NAIA national poll. The Bulldogs checked in at No. 21 in the preseason poll released on Aug. 25. Concordia opens the season versus Doane on Sept. 6.
One year after sharing second place in the final league standings, Concordia Football has been pegged at No. 4 in the 2025 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches’ Poll.
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.
Featured StoryAfter following his dreams and becoming a Nebraska Cornhusker, Austin Jablonski called an audible and transferred to Concordia for a shot at playing quarterback. He's found Concordia to be a "special place" where his faith has grown and his talents have shined.
Featured StoryTen years after his passing, Drew Ekart's impact remains deeply felt by all those he touched along the way. Ekart valiantly fought brain cancer while accepting his fate. The star Bulldog Ekart served as a witness while walking in the truth.
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An uptick in offensive production last fall led into a spring season that Head Coach Patrick Daberkow believes has the program primed for a strong 2023 campaign. Daberkow and the Bulldogs are dreaming big behind returning quarterback DJ McGarvie.
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