In its final road game of 2022, Concordia will head to Briar Cliff for a matchup with the Chargers. The Bulldogs (3-5) own a 16-3 all-time series record after wining the 2021 matchup, 61-21, in Seward.
Five-hundred yards of offensive output wasn’t quite enough on Saturday (Oct. 29) as the Concordia University Football team suffered another close loss. No. 14 Midland defeated the Bulldogs, 41-31, despite three touchdowns from Luke Lang.
The Bulldogs came within an eyelash of extending their win streak in last week's 29-28 loss to Dordt. After three in a row at home, Concordia will take on rival Midland in Fremont on Saturday for the 67th all-time series meeting.
A school record performance versus Dordt led to quarterback DJ McGarvie being named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. McGarvie threw for 458 yards and four touchdowns while completing 34 passes.
Concordia couldn't hang onto a 28-20 fourth quarter lead and had its three-game win streak snapped by Dordt on Saturday (Oct. 22). In the 29-28 defeat, quarterback DJ McGarvie broke the program record for passing yards in a game.
Concordia will attempt to continue its surge this Saturday as it hosts Dordt on Saturday. The Bulldogs have strung together wins over Dakota Wesleyan, Jamestown and Mount Marty as the offense has found its identity.
Big plays on both sides of the ball, special teams miscues and another school record for Korrell Koehlmoos were part of the story on Saturday (Oct. 15). The Bulldogs racked up 431 yards of offense while defeating Mount Marty, 47-24.
Momentum is building for a Concordia Football team that has undergone an offensive revival over the past two weeks. Meanwhile, Devon Polley was named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.
A rising star on the interior of the Concordia defensive line, Devon Polley has been recognized as the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Polley produced four tackles, 2.5 sacks and two quarterback hurries in the win over Jamestown.
The offense put together its best day of the season behind a prolific passing attack quarterbacked by DJ McGarvie. The Bulldogs piled up more than 500 yards and won 30-15 as Korrell Koehlmoos became the program's all-time leading pass catcher.
The time is now for a Concordia Football team loaded with experience. A passing game spurred by DJ McGarvie and Austin Jablonski and a defense with strength up front provide confidence that 2024 could turn into a season of postseason contention.
Behind the scenes, Sterup has earned about as much respect as anyone within the Concordia Football locker room. His play on the football field speaks volumes – and so too do his actions off of it.
The 'talking season' got underway on July 15 as Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and three Bulldogs met the media. Inside the locker room, expectations are that Concordia will enjoy a breakthrough in 2024.
Back in the fall, Maddox Rickertsen saw his world turned upside down when doctors discovered an egg-sized tumor in his colon. Months later, Rickertsen's outlook has changed as he gears up for football season.
There's a veteran feel to a Concordia Football team that believes the time is now. The Bulldogs bring back a record-breaking quarterback for what projects to be an explosive offense. Concordia expects the defense to make a leap forward.
As 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.
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.