A 31-0 masterpiece of a third quarter left Midland in the dust on Saturday (Nov. 16) and strengthened the 20th-ranked Bulldogs' chances for an NAIA postseason bid. Concordia wrapped up the regular season with an 8-2 record.
A lot will be on the line on Saturday when Concordia visits Midland for the final week of the regular season. The Bulldogs are looking to enhance their playoff chances and get to eight wins for the first time since 2001.
Featured StoryAfter four-straight weeks of knocking on the door as a “receiving votes” team, Concordia Football has cracked the NAIA top 25. The Bulldogs landed at No. 23 while earning a top 25 ranking for the first time since 2017.
For the second time in three weeks, All-American receiver Austin Jablonski has been named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Jablonski hauled in eight receptions for 184 yards and two touchdowns versus Hastings.
There were some rough patches, but the Bulldogs overcame them with a strong defensive effort and another massive statistical day from Austin Jablonski and Kyle Sterup. Concordia has moved to 7-2.
Concordia Football will carry a 6-2 record and three-game winning streak into Saturday's matchup with Hastings. Prior to kickoff, the Bulldogs will celebrate a group of 29 seniors.
It wasn’t for the faint of heart. Not until a defensive stand in the final seconds could the Bulldogs finally exhale and begin to celebrate. Ultimately, Concordia prevailed over Mount Marty, 31-27.
Featured StoryThough his football coaching career may be ending, Coach Meyer’s love for Jesus, family and Bulldog Football is eternal. "Mr. Concordia" leaves a legacy of service as a mentor to Bulldogs past and present.
The first and only home game in October will feature Mount Marty as the opponent. As part of game day festivities, Concordia Athletics will honor Coach Courtney Meyer.
After breaking a school record for receiving yards in a single game, Austin Jablonski was named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. Jablonski caught 13 passes for 213 yards and a touchdown in the win at Doane.
Featured StoryBehind 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.
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.
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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.
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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