After an improved passing performance last week, the Concordia football team gets back to action at home this week with Dakota Wesleyan making the trip to Seward. The Bulldogs are now 2-2 on the season.
Jake Kemp and the passing game got rolling at Dordt on Saturday (Sept. 29), but the Bulldogs failed to fully capitalize on four Defender turnovers. Host Dordt rode its power run game to a 38-19 victory.
Coming off its first loss of the season, the Concordia football team is looking to bounce back at Dordt on Saturday. The Bulldogs (2-1, 1-1) have won nine in a row in the series versus the Defenders (2-1, 1-1).
An improved passing game failed to carry Concordia to victory in its homecoming contest with visiting Midland on Saturday (Sept. 22). The Warriors spoiled the party with a lopsided 35-7 win inside Bulldog Stadium.
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.
The Concordia football program has lived on the edge while starting out 2-0 in 2018. Led by stars Ryan Durdon and Lane Napier, the Bulldogs look to remain unbeaten after hosting Midland this Saturday for homecoming.
For the second time in his career, sophomore Lane Napier has been named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Napier totaled 21 tackles (2.5 for loss) and a sack in the win at Jamestown.
A gritty defensive effort and a pair of bad snaps played critical roles in allowing the Concordia football team to escape North Dakota with a 16-13 win over Jamestown on Saturday (Sept. 15).
The GPAC opener for Concordia football is coming up Saturday in Jamestown, N.D. Fresh off a win over Buena Vista, the Bulldogs are looking to get healthier as they head north for the long trek.
An extended preseason training period is nearly over for a youthful Concordia football squad. Despite some turnover, the Bulldogs seek to remain competitive behind the likes of Ryan Durdon and Lane Napier.
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.
Featured StoryThere'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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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.
Featured StoryAfter following his dreams and becoming a Nebraska Cornhusker, Austin Jablonski called an audible and transferred to Concordia for a shot at playing quarterback. He's found Concordia to be a "special place" where his faith has grown and his talents have shined.
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