Concordia fell short on Saturday (Sept. 12) despite four late touchdown passes from Gideon Stark. Adam Van Cleave found the end zone twice. Hastings won, 38-27.
The first in-state rivalry matchup of the 2026 season is coming up Saturday. The Bulldogs and Broncos will meet in Hastings for the 59th clash in series history. Concordia is coming off a bye.
Featured StoryA school record eight touchdown passes in the season opening win resulted in the spotlight shining upon Gideon Stark. His week included multiple awards and an appearance on GPAC Unpacked.
On the heels of throwing for a school record eight touchdown passes, Gideon Stark has been named GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Stark led the Bulldogs to a 77-7 win over Waldorf.
Gideon Stark spun a school record eight touchdown passes as the Bulldogs opened their 100th season with a 77-7 walloping of Waldorf. Jonny Puelz was on the receiving end of four TD tosses.
The 100th season of Concordia University, Nebraska Football will officially open on Saturday with a night game at Bulldog Stadium. Waldorf will serve as the opponent to kick off 2026.
Featured StorySeason No. 100 begins with high aspirations with the program having produced a combined 15-5 record over the past two seasons. The Bulldogs retained nearly 100 players from last season’s roster in a marker of the program’s winning culture.
A third-place league finisher in 2025, Concordia University, Nebraska Football has landed at No. 4 in the 2026 GPAC Football Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Bulldogs picked up 67 points in the poll.
A 2025 First Team All-GPAC receiver and kick returner, Concordia University, Nebraska’s Adam Van Cleave has been named to Victory Sports Network's 'NAIA 99' preseason watch list.
Featured StoryThe 2026 season will mark the 100th in the history of Concordia University, Nebraska Football. Ahead of season 100, Concordia has unveiled the football program’s preseason press guide.
Featured StorySinging The Doxology in the postgame locker room is about as Concordia as ringing the bell after victories. It's a Bulldog Football tradition that dates back to at least the 1970s.
Featured StoryFormer star quarterback Von Thomas now serves as Concordia's Multicultural Program Specialist and Assistant Director of Student Life. He fielded our questions in this Q&A.
Featured StoryAs Sean Stewart said, "It's an honor and a privilege to be able to wear the Concordia University Bulldog jersey." We took a look back at the top Bulldogs by jersey number during the GPAC era (20 seasons).
Featured StoryOne of the most fearsome linebackers in school history, Erik DeHaven represents what Concordia University football is all about. He starred for the 2001 championship team and is now a high school coach in Texas.
Featured StoryAll-American linebacker Lane Napier fielded questions on a variety of topics in this Q&A. already racked up a program GPAC-era best 347 tackles and has been named a first team all-conference performer three times.
Featured StoryIn the history of the program, Concordia football has produced six players that are known to have signed NFL contracts or to have been invited to NFL training camps.
Featured StoryIn lieu of the normal spring practice season, head coach Patrick Daberkow is monitoring progress from afar. Prior to students being sent home, Daberkow observed a physically stronger, more veteran 2020 team.
Featured StoryAs of Signing Day 2020, the Concordia football program has secured the pledges of 42 high school seniors from nine states around the country. The initial class includes 14 native Nebraskans.
Featured StoryThe 3-7 record didn't show it, but the Concordia football program made strides in 2019 while following the lead of a stout linebacker group. A tough Bulldog defense kept the team close throughout the season.
Featured StoryLinebacker Lane Napier has always been the type of football player who lets his performance on the field do the talking. A star at Aquinas High School, Napier wasted no time in claiming a starting spot as a Bulldog.
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