A two-time All-American at tight end, Ross Wurdeman has been chosen as an NAIA Hall of Famer. He is the fourth Concordia alum to get the call to the hall, joining Carol Bailey-Moravec, Gene Brooks and Kregg Einspahr.
A 24-0 halftime lead turned into a stunning 27-24 loss on Saturday (Sept. 14) night. Host Buena Vista stormed back behind a prolific passing attack as Concordia slipped to 0-2. Wyatt Ehlers tossed two touchdown passes.
Following a 17-10 home loss to Doane, the Bulldogs will take their act on the road for the first time in 2019. Concordia will be headed to Storm Lake, Iowa, for a night battle with NCAA Division III Buena Vista.
In the opening game of the 2019 season, Concordia showcased an improved passing game and a nasty group of linebackers. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs came up short in a 17-10 loss to Doane.
The 65th all-time meeting between Concordia and Doane will take place underneath the Bulldog Stadium lights on Saturday night. It will mark the first home night game for the Bulldogs since 2015.
The Concordia offense has made clear strides while the quarterback battle rages on for a program two weeks out from its season opener. The Bulldogs were back in front of the public on Friday (Aug. 23) with an intrasquad.
The page has been turned and the Concordia football program is looking ahead to the start of the 2019 season. It will open up Sept. 7 when Doane makes a visit to Bulldog Stadium for a night game.
Patrick Daberkow continued talk of a Concordia football revival on Tuesday (July 30) at GPAC Football Media Day. The Bulldogs were picked eighth in the league by both the coaches and media.
Named an NAIA first team All-American by the Associated Press in 2018, Lane Napier has also been chosen to the 2019 NAIA Preseason Starting Lineup. Napier led the NAIA with 142 tackles in 2018.
Alum Robert Garrett has earned attention many miles away in his hometown Los Angeles by turning around the Crenshaw football program. In the process, Garrett has changed lives.
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.
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As 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.
Featured StoryHead coach Patrick Daberkow met the crowd at Tuesday (July 31)'s GPAC Football Media Day and discussed a 2018 squad picked to finish fourth in the GPAC. Daberkow even made one bold prediction.
Featured StoryThe Victory Bell's history dates back many decades as a uniquely Concordia University, Nebraska tradition. A bell that has signaled many Bulldog victories, its origins have been revealed. There's even a surprising twist.
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The final outing of the spring came in the form of a public scrimmage on Friday night (April 20), underneath the lights at Bulldog Stadium. Head coach Patrick Daberkow's squad showed off a group of up-and-comers.
Featured StoryOut from the shadows of four-year stalwarts D'Mauria Martin and Tarence Roby, Concordia's standouts in the linebacker unit are due for more attention. Much is expected of the group in 2018.
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