DJ McGarvie totaled five touchdowns (three passing, two rushing) and the Concordia defense, led by Caydren Cox, suffocated Dakota Wesleyan in a 34-0 homecoming win on Saturday (Oct. 2).
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.
Concordia and Dakota Wesleyan will meet on the gridiron for the 22nd time when the ball is kicked off on homecoming Saturday. The Bulldogs hope to avenge last season's loss in Mitchell, S.D.
Concordia came up empty on two early red zone trips and surrendered 21 points off turnovers to No. 2 Northwestern on Saturday (Sept. 25). The result was a 31-7 victory for the Red Raiders.
A third top 20 opponent in four weeks awaits the Bulldogs, who will look to get back in the win column at home. No. 2 Northwestern, last season's national runner up, will pay a visit to Seward on Saturday.
Lane Napier and the Bulldog defense put up a fight, but Dordt eventually wore Concordia down with its running game on Saturday (Sept. 18). The Defenders pulled away for a 27-7 win in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Coming off a blowout win over Briar Cliff, Concordia Football hopes to build off that momentum as it takes on No. 14 Dordt on Saturday. The Defenders own a three-game win streak in the series.
Eight different Bulldogs scored touchdowns in a 61-21 home opening rout of Briar Cliff on Saturday (Sept. 11). Concordia came up with five turnovers and four sacks and DJ McGarvie threw four TD passes.
Concordia will be happy to put last week behind it as it looks forward to its home opener versus Briar Cliff on Saturday. The Bulldogs are 15-3 all-time against the Chargers, who are 0-2 to begin the 2021 season.
The 2021 season opener resulted in a decisive victory for third-ranked Morningside, which piled up 652 total yards. The Bulldogs fell by a 63-7 score in Sioux City, Iowa, on Saturday (Sept. 4).
Featured StoryThe '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.
Featured StoryBack 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.
Featured StoryThere'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.
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.
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.
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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.
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