On a cold and breezy day, the Concordia defense ruled the day while leading the Bulldogs to a sixth win in a row. Lane Napier made 13 tackles in his final game and Concordia won at Hastings, 17-7, in earning a sweep of in-state rivals.
If the Bulldogs continue their winning ways on Saturday, the program will have accomplished a feat it hasn't achieved since 1970: defeat Doane, Hastings and Midland in the same season. Concordia will be at Hastings for the final week of the regular season.
For his role in the 20-13 win over Doane, senior linebacker Jorge Ocha has been named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Ochoa returned an interception for a touchdown and made nine tackles.
Concordia followed its dominant defense to a 20-13 slugfest of a win over Doane on senior day Saturday (Nov. 6). Jorge Ochoa emerged with a pick six and Joan Weyand ran for 112 yards and a score in the victory.
The 66th all-time meeting between Concordia and Doane will unfold Saturday inside Bulldog Stadium. The Bulldogs are aiming to extend its win streak to five and topple the Tigers for a second year in a row.
A three-interception performance in the win over Midland led to Peyton Mitchell being named the GPAC Defensive Player of the Week. Mitchell is the fifth Bulldog this season to earn a conference weekly award.
Concordia defensive backs feasted on Midland's quarterbacks on Saturday (Oct. 23), picking off six passes on the way to a 21-7 victory. Peyton Mitchell came away with three interceptions as the defense dominated.
Concordia's three-game win streak will be on the line on Saturday as the Bulldogs welcome Midland to Seward for the 66th all-time meeting between the two programs. The Warriors have won the past two matchups.
For their efforts in the win at Mount Marty, Korrell Koehlmoos (Special Teams Player of the Week) and Lane Napier (Defensive Player of the Week) were honored by the GPAC.
After a competitive first half, the Bulldogs ran away with a 38-7 victory while spoiling Mount Marty's homecoming on Saturday (Oct. 16). Caydren Cox scored on defense, Lane Napier notched 20 tackles and DJ McGarvie threw for three touchdowns.
After four-straight weeks of knocking on the door as a “receiving votes” team, Concordia Football has cracked the NAIA top 25. The Bulldogs landed at No. 23 while earning a top 25 ranking for the first time since 2017.
Though his football coaching career may be ending, Coach Meyer’s love for Jesus, family and Bulldog Football is eternal. "Mr. Concordia" leaves a legacy of service as a mentor to Bulldogs past and present.
Names like DJ McGarvie, Austin Jablonski and Mark Arp have earned well-deserved headlines, but the work of the big guys up front has been just as critical for Concordia Football. The Bulldogs' veteran lines have become a force.
The time is now for a Concordia Football team loaded with experience. A passing game spurred by DJ McGarvie and Austin Jablonski and a defense with strength up front provide confidence that 2024 could turn into a season of postseason contention.
Behind the scenes, Sterup has earned about as much respect as anyone within the Concordia Football locker room. His play on the football field speaks volumes – and so too do his actions off of it.
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.