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This fall, Concordia proved it has staying power as one of GPAC's top programs. The Bulldogs navigated injuries to top players while finishing in third place in the GPAC and rising as high as No. 17 in the NAIA coaches' poll.
The Concordia Football program has a new standard for NAIA Scholar-Athletes. The 2025 team collected 24 academic honors, as announced by the NAIA on Nov. 19.
A group of 14 standout Bulldogs represented the Concordia Football program with 2025 GPAC All-Conference awards. The list included five first team selections.
Sophomore Braxtyn Koch's punting factored into Concordia's 21-17 win over No. 19 Northwestern. Koch was named NAIA National Special Teams Player of the Week after pinning the Red Raiders inside their own 20 three times.
Dylan Meyer wreaked havoc with four sacks and the Bulldogs erased a 17-7 halftime deficit while knocking off No. 19 Northwestern on senior day Saturday. Concordia pushed its record to 7-3.
The 2025 finale will feature the Bulldogs up against 19th-ranked Northwestern in the 48th all-time meeting between the two sides. Prior to kickoff, Concordia will honor a class of 25 seniors.
A blanket of snow surrounded Open Space Park Field, providing a backdrop for old school GPAC football on Saturday (Nov. 8). The sixth-ranked Defenders' rushing attack proved too much in a 56-20 Concordia defeat.
Postseason hopes will again be on the line as the Bulldogs prepare to take on No. 6 Dordt in Sioux Center on Saturday. Concordia is coming off a 34-17 home win over Briar Cliff.
The Bulldogs pounded the rock offensively and got a strong effort from their defense in a 34-17 home win over Briar Cliff on Saturday (Nov. 1). Calvin Sassaman surpassed 150 rushing yards as one of four Bulldogs to reach the end zone.
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It would be easier to start with the things Adam Van Cleave cannot do rather than the many things he can do. Concordia's Swiss Army Knife of sorts exemplifies what it means to succeed in all aspects of life as a student-athlete.
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Over the past four seasons, Garrett Schardt has made his mark at Concordia with a series of big plays and tough grabs. The Davenport native and BDS alum will have the option of returning for a fifth season after an All-America 2021 season.
Featured StoryAll-American linebacker Lane Napier returned for a fifth year in 2021 and made good on his aspirations of helping Concordia Football win in a big way. Led by a stifling defense, the Bulldogs closed the campaign on a six-game win streak.
Featured StoryFour decades since that glorious season, the 1981 Concordia Football team continues to reserve a spot in program lore. The Bulldogs went 9-1, won the NIAC title and finished with a No. 12 national ranking.
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Lane Napier joked that he wasn't ready to grow up in regards to his decision to return for a fifth season as a Bulldog. Napier is on track to shatter the GPAC tackle record he already owns.
Featured StoryOptimism abounds in the preparatory month of August for a 2021 Concordia Football team that league coaches have pegged for fifth place in the GPAC. The Bulldogs will kick off the season at Morningside.
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Concordia Football looks to build upon its 4-4 mark in 2020 behind 16 returning starters. The Bulldogs return All-American linebacker Lane Napier and first team All-GPAC running back Jonah Weyand.
Featured StoryCrete High School alum Jonah Weyand has his sights set on bigger and better in 2021. More than just a football player, Weyand has excelled as a leader and in the classroom.
Featured StoryConcordia Football returned to a fairly normal spring practice season this April. Storylines have included the return of Lane Napier, a welcome back to campus for 'G' and the progress of Wyatt Ehlers.
Featured StoryParticularly on the offensive side of the ball, Concordia made strides in a 2020 season that began with four-straight wins. Coach Daberkow took pride in this team for more than just on-field performance.
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In a year for the history books, the Concordia Football senior class has made the most of it. As Trevor Dey put it, the lasting impact will be "what we've learned and who we're becoming."
