There were explosive plays on offense and a defensive touchdown that helped Concordia pull away from Hastings in the 56th all-time meeting between the two rivals. The Bulldog passing game shined in the 44-23 road victory.
A string of matchups with in-state foes provides an opportunity for the Bulldogs to put behind last week's loss at No. 3 Morningside. Concordia and Hastings will meet on the gridiron for the 56th time in series history.
Early turnovers gave Concordia little chance of hanging with No. 3 Morningside on the road. The Mustangs celebrated their homecoming by walloping the Bulldogs, 62-6. Austin Jablonski scored the lone Bulldog touchdown.
The Bulldogs hope last week's win over Briar Cliff will mark a turning point in the 2023 campaign. Concordia will be back on the road this Saturday as it takes on No. 3 Morningside in the 22nd all-time meeting between the two sides.
The combination of big plays offensively and a defense that was active in the backfield lifted the Bulldogs to a 35-23 home win over Briar Cliff on Saturday (Sept. 30). Concordia outgained the Chargers, 478-284.
Following back-to-back defeats, Concordia hopes the electricity of a night atmosphere inside Bulldog Stadium will provide a boost. The Bulldogs will host Briar Cliff Saturday night in the 21st all-time meeting between the two sides.
Mere inches separated Concordia from a first down a potential game-winning touchdown drive in the final seconds of a homecoming Saturday (Sept. 23). However, it was DWU that celebrated a fourth down stop and a 16-12 victory.
After two weeks on the road, Concordia Football returns home this week to host Dakota Wesleyan for homecoming Saturday. The Bulldogs and Tigers will clash for the 24th time in series history. Concordia won last year's matchup, 20-12.
A close first half turned into a lopsided loss as four turnovers doomed the Bulldogs. No. 19 Dordt walked away with a 38-7 victory in Sioux Center, Iowa. The positive for Concordia was the performance of defensive lineman Kyle Sterup.
Featured StoryWhether 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.
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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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.
Featured StoryAn in-season overhaul of the offense transformed the Concordia passing attack into something never before seen in the history of the program. The exploits of DJ McGarvie and Korrell Koehlmoos were highlights of the 2022 season.
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