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.
Senior defensive standouts Carson Fehlhafer and Daylon Henson were named to the 'NAIA 99,' a preseason watch list produced by Victory Sports Network. Fehlhafer and Henson are returning First Team All-GPAC honorees.
Featured StoryIt 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.
In recognition of his commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron, Concordia senior Adam Van Cleave has been named a nominee for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Featured StoryClad 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.
Featured StoryAt 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.
Featured StorySouthwest 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.
The Concordia Football program has announced a 2025 schedule of 10 regular season games. The Bulldogs will open the season by hosting Doane underneath the lights on Sept. 6.
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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.
Featured StoryAll-American linebacker Lane Napier returned for a fifth year in 2021 and made good on his aspirations of helping Concordia Football win in a big way. Led by a stifling defense, the Bulldogs closed the campaign on a six-game win streak.
Featured StoryFour decades since that glorious season, the 1981 Concordia Football team continues to reserve a spot in program lore. The Bulldogs went 9-1, won the NIAC title and finished with a No. 12 national ranking.
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Lane Napier joked that he wasn't ready to grow up in regards to his decision to return for a fifth season as a Bulldog. Napier is on track to shatter the GPAC tackle record he already owns.
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Optimism abounds in the preparatory month of August for a 2021 Concordia Football team that league coaches have pegged for fifth place in the GPAC. The Bulldogs will kick off the season at Morningside.
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Concordia Football looks to build upon its 4-4 mark in 2020 behind 16 returning starters. The Bulldogs return All-American linebacker Lane Napier and first team All-GPAC running back Jonah Weyand.
Featured StoryCrete High School alum Jonah Weyand has his sights set on bigger and better in 2021. More than just a football player, Weyand has excelled as a leader and in the classroom.
Featured StoryConcordia Football returned to a fairly normal spring practice season this April. Storylines have included the return of Lane Napier, a welcome back to campus for 'G' and the progress of Wyatt Ehlers.
Featured StoryParticularly on the offensive side of the ball, Concordia made strides in a 2020 season that began with four-straight wins. Coach Daberkow took pride in this team for more than just on-field performance.
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In a year for the history books, the Concordia Football senior class has made the most of it. As Trevor Dey put it, the lasting impact will be "what we've learned and who we're becoming."
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