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An in-season overhaul of the offense transformed the Concordia passing attack into something never before seen in the history of the program. The exploits of DJ McGarvie and Korrell Koehlmoos were highlights of the 2022 season.
An in-season overhaul of the offense transformed the Concordia passing attack into something never before seen in the history of the program. The exploits of DJ McGarvie and Korrell Koehlmoos were highlights of the 2022 season.
By any measure, there has never been a more prolific passing offense in program history than the one featured by the 2022 Concordia Football team. The combo of DJ McGarvie and Korrell Koehlmoos has rewritten the school record book.
Headlining the 2022 All-GPAC Football team for the Bulldogs, Korrell Koehlmoos and Michael Grindey were named first team selections. Second team honors went to Kaden Peters and Devon Polley. Eight total Bulldogs were honored.
There was no margin for error on Saturday (Nov. 12) as the Bulldogs entertained top-ranked Morningside. The Mustangs got a big day from Ryan Cole and came away with the 55-18 victory. Concordia honored its seniors prior to kickoff.
The final week of the 2022 season will put the Bulldogs up against top-ranked defending national champion Morningside. Prior to kickoff on Saturday, Concordia will honor its senior class.
In its final road outing of the 2022 season, the Concordia football team scored the final 31 points and ran away with a 45-10 win over Briar Cliff. Both DJ McGarvie and Korrell Koehlmoos broke program single season records in the victory.
In its final road game of 2022, Concordia will head to Briar Cliff for a matchup with the Chargers. The Bulldogs (3-5) own a 16-3 all-time series record after wining the 2021 matchup, 61-21, in Seward.
Five-hundred yards of offensive output wasn’t quite enough on Saturday (Oct. 29) as the Concordia University Football team suffered another close loss. No. 14 Midland defeated the Bulldogs, 41-31, despite three touchdowns from Luke Lang.
The Bulldogs came within an eyelash of extending their win streak in last week's 29-28 loss to Dordt. After three in a row at home, Concordia will take on rival Midland in Fremont on Saturday for the 67th all-time series meeting.
A school record performance versus Dordt led to quarterback DJ McGarvie being named the GPAC Offensive Player of the Week. McGarvie threw for 458 yards and four touchdowns while completing 34 passes.
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.
All-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.
Four 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.
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.
Optimism 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.
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.
Crete 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.
Concordia 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.
Particularly 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.
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."
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