Vance Winter became the first Concordia head football coach to collect GPAC coach of the year honors since 2001 and a total of 13 Bulldog players were recognized as 2016 all-conference performers.
After a career day punting the football, senior Trey Barnes collected GPAC special teams player of the week accolades. Barnes' performance in the 31-28 win over Hastings included a career long punt of 75 yards.
After finishing 2016 with a 7-3 overall record, the Concordia football team jumped three spots to No. 18 in the final regular-season coaches' poll released on Sunday. The Bulldogs defeated Hastings, 31-28, on Saturday.
Seniors Trey Barnes and Patrick Skwara enjoyed big days to help the Concordia football team end the 2016 season on a three-game win streak. The Bulldogs defeated Hastings, 31-28, on Saturday afternoon.
The 2016 regular season will conclude on Saturday when No. 21 Concordia hosts Hastings in a rivalry affair. The Bulldogs will honor their senior class while eyeing a top-20 national finish.
Bryce Collins totaled 179 rushing yards and three touchdowns while powering the 21st-ranked Bulldogs to a 35-28 win at Dordt on Saturday afternoon. Concordia is now 6-3 on the year.
Seniors Le’Dontrae Gooden and Hallick Lehmann represented Concordia University football on the 2016 Academic All-District 3 Football teams of the College Division announced on Thursday (Nov. 3).
After enjoying a bye week, Concordia returns to action this week for its final road trip of the 2016 regular season. The Bulldogs will be at Dordt for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff on Saturday.
Featured StoryVance Winter's eighth season as head football coach will be his last at Concordia. Winter has announced that he will step down following the completion of the 2016 season.
Defensive lineman Trey Barnes and kicker Brendan Cremin garnered GPAC weekly awards for their performances in the 20-14 win over No. 22 Midland. It's the second career weekly honor for Barnes.
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Vance Winter's eighth season as head football coach will be his last at Concordia. Winter has announced that he will step down following the completion of the 2016 season.
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There are busy schedules and then there is Le'Dontrae Gooden's schedule. Part student. Part football player. Part military serviceman. Part caretaker. Gooden wears many hats.
Featured StorySean Stewart's contributions to head coach Courtney Meyer’s football program were immense, but what he’s done since his graduation has been even more impressive. Stewart serves the U.S. Coast Guard.
Featured StoryJared Garcia rose to the top of the Concordia football program's all-time list for career touchdown catches following Saturday's 56-0 rout of Briar Cliff.
Featured StorySenior linebacker Michael Hedlund has become a star and a centerpiece for Concordia's rugged defense. On and off the field, Hedlund represents the best of Bulldog football.
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Here's why we should celebrate Concordia University football, from the people that know best.
Featured StoryBelgium is not exactly considered a hotbed for college football recruiting. But Brussels native Dylan Pierquin has found a home and a role with Concordia football.
Featured StoryPicked third in the GPAC by league coaches, the 2016 Bulldogs are packed with star power. The likes of Trey Barnes and Bryce Collins have Concordia thinking big.
Featured StoryBernard "Arkie" Arkebauer received induction as part of the very first Concordia Athletic Hall of Fame class. He's a legendary figure in Concordia football history.
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One GPAC coach thought enough of the Concordia football program to give it a first-place vote in the conference's preseason poll. That's exciting.
