For the second time in three weeks, All-American receiver Austin Jablonski has been named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Jablonski hauled in eight receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns versus Hastings.
There were some rough patches, but the Bulldogs overcame them with a strong defensive effort and another massive statistical day from Austin Jablonski and Kyle Sterup. Concordia has moved to 7-2.
Concordia Football will carry a 6-2 record and three-game winning streak into Saturday's matchup with Hastings. Prior to kickoff, the Bulldogs will celebrate a group of 29 seniors.
It wasn’t for the faint of heart. Not until a defensive stand in the final seconds could the Bulldogs finally exhale and begin to celebrate. Ultimately, Concordia prevailed over Mount Marty, 31-27.
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.
The first and only home game in October will feature Mount Marty as the opponent. As part of game day festivities, Concordia Athletics will honor Coach Courtney Meyer.
After breaking a school record for receiving yards in a single game, Austin Jablonski was named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Jablonski caught 13 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown in the win at Doane.
Two weeks after the win at No. 2 Northwestern, the Bulldogs got back to action and blew out rival Doane, 45-10, as DJ McGarvie threw for four touchdowns and Mark Arp ran for two. Austin Jablonski notched 213 receiving yards.
Concordia University, Nebraska Athletics has declared Saturday, Oct. 26 Coach Courtney Meyer Day in conjunction with Bulldog Football versus Mount Marty. Coach Meyer will be celebrated as part of game day operations.
Off a bye week, the Bulldogs look to build upon the recent win at No. 2 Northwestern. Concordia and Doane will meet for the 69th time in the rivalry's history when the ball is kicked off in Crete on Saturday.
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.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
After 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.
Ten 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.
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.
The college experience for Luke Lang has been a circuitous journey for a young man trying to find himself in life. Few things have gone to plan, but as Lang would tell you, "God has a plan for everybody." The plan has led to Luke 2.0.