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."
It will be senior day on Saturday when the Bulldogs will welcome undefeated Morningside to Seward. Linebacker Lane Napier and the rest of the seniors will be recognized prior to kickoff.
In the NAIA Game of the Week, Dordt made it a one-sided affair thanks to its potent offense and improving defense. The Bulldogs fell despite 114 total yards from Lyle Whitney.
The Saturday (Oct. 24) matchup between Concordia and Dordt has been declared the NAIA National Game of the Week. Both teams will enter the contest with 4-1 records.
Another major challenge awaits Concordia's defense as the Bulldogs get set to host Dordt this Saturday in a matchup of 4-1 teams. Concordia is 9-3 in the all-time series versus the Defenders.
A bend-but-don’t-break defense kept the Bulldogs in it until the bitter end Saturday (Oct. 17) at Northwestern. Ultimately, Tyson Kooima and the Red Raiders claimed victory, 31-17.
The Bulldogs face their stiffest challenge yet as they prepare to head to Northwestern on Saturday. Concordia (4-0) last won in Orange City in 2002. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
This Saturday (Oct. 10)'s scheduled GPAC football matchup between Concordia and Dakota Wesleyan has been postponed. The makeup date is set for Saturday, Nov. 21.
After notching two sacks and three tackles in a dominant defensive performance versus Jamestown, senior Chase Hammons was named GPAC Defensive Player of the Week.
Concordia enters the week as one of three 4-0 teams in NAIA football. The Bulldogs will pack their stout defense on the road for Saturday's trip to Dakota Wesleyan.
"United in Purpose," the 2001 Concordia Football Team reached heights no other squad in program history has ever attained. Led by Coach Courtney Meyer, the Bulldogs enjoyed a special journey that resulted in a GPAC championship and national quarterfinal appearance.
Most people around campus know him as "Pot Roast." The four-year starting center and Psychology major grew into a first team all-conference performer while standing out as one of the more personable players on the Concordia roster.
Following a 7-3 season in 2021, Concordia Football returned to the practice fields this spring with an eye on making another leap forward. A number of fifth-year players are back in the fold and the overall talent level excites Head Coach Patrick Daberkow.
The momentum from a 7-3 mark in 2021 has carried over into recruiting for the Concordia Football program. As of signing day, the Bulldogs have secured pledges from 39 class of 2022 student-athletes.
Over the past four seasons, Garrett Schardt has made his mark at Concordia with a series of big plays and tough grabs. The Davenport native and BDS alum will have the option of returning for a fifth season after an All-America 2021 season.
All-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.
Four 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.
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.
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.
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.