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.
The passing of Blake Culbert and another smothering defensive effort helped boost the Bulldogs to a 23-3 homecoming win over Jamestown. Concordia improved to 4-0.
The third all-time meeting between Concordia (3-0) and Jamestown will unfold on homecoming Saturday in Seward. Last year's matchup took four overtimes to decide.
A familiar formula featuring a smash-mouth run game, rugged defense and mistake-free football led to the Bulldogs moving to 3-0 in the GPAC. Concordia won at Briar Cliff, 24-9.
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After rushing for five touchdowns, including the game winner, last week versus Hastings, running back Jonah Weyand has been named the NAIA National and GPAC Offensive Player of the Week.
Concordia last started 3-0 in GPAC play in 2013. The Bulldogs will try to duplicate that start with a victory Saturday at Briar Cliff. Kickoff from Sioux City is set for 1 p.m.
It was a home opener to remember on Saturday (Sept. 19) as Jonah Weyand scored five touchdowns, including the walk-off winner in overtime. The Bulldogs defeated Hastings, 34-28.
Concordia and Hastings have split the last 10 series meetings down the middle. Heading into the 2020 matchup, both squads are coming off week one victories over GPAC foes.
The first half of the 2020 season opener displayed exactly the type of football team Coach Patrick Daberkow has aspired to put together. Behind Jonah Weyand, the Bulldogs flattened Doane, 24-7.
The '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.
Back 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.
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.
As 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.
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.
The 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.
Whether 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.
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.
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.
Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and standouts Michael Grindey and DJ McGarvie met the media on July 17 at the Nebraska Small College Football Media Day hosted by Doane. Preseason camp opens Aug. 7 for the Bulldogs.