Football

The dynamics have changed for an offense that now has the ability to air it. The "money team" refers to a playmaking group of receivers that may be as good as ever seen before at Concordia.

For his role in the 16-14 homecoming victory over Briar Cliff, freshman safety AJ Jenkins has been named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Jenkins intercepted a pass, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble.

Concordia will ride the momentum of back-to-back GPAC wins on its long bus ride up to Jamestown, N.D. The Bulldogs and Jimmies will kick off at 1 p.m. CT from Taylor Stadium on Saturday.

Concordia held Briar Cliff to 191 total yards and forced seven turnovers in a 16-14 homecoming victory on Saturday (Sept. 28). The Bulldogs (2-2, 2-1 GPAC) have now won back-to-back conference games.

Senior linebacker Derek Tachovsky stuffed the stat sheet in a dominant 44-0 win last week at Hastings. As a result, the GPAC named Derek Tachovsky the conference's defensive player of the week.

A two-time All-American at tight end, Ross Wurdeman has been chosen as an NAIA Hall of Famer. He is the fourth Concordia alum to get the call to the hall, joining Carol Bailey-Moravec, Gene Brooks and Kregg Einspahr.

A 24-0 halftime lead turned into a stunning 27-24 loss on Saturday (Sept. 14) night. Host Buena Vista stormed back behind a prolific passing attack as Concordia slipped to 0-2. Wyatt Ehlers tossed two touchdown passes.

Following a 17-10 home loss to Doane, the Bulldogs will take their act on the road for the first time in 2019. Concordia will be headed to Storm Lake, Iowa, for a night battle with NCAA Division III Buena Vista.

In the opening game of the 2019 season, Concordia showcased an improved passing game and a nasty group of linebackers. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs came up short in a 17-10 loss to Doane.

The 65th all-time meeting between Concordia and Doane will take place underneath the Bulldog Stadium lights on Saturday night. It will mark the first home night game for the Bulldogs since 2015.