In recognition of his commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron, Concordia senior Adam Van Cleave has been named a nominee for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
Featured StoryClad and blue blazers and khaki pants, three Bulldog seniors exuded confidence in discussing how Concordia Football will follow up a successful '24 season. Coach Daberkow and three Bulldogs spoke at the media day event.
Featured StoryAt just 12 years old, Cleve Wester aspired to play in the NFL and live a life of service caring for underprivileged children and families. With the help of four years at Concordia, Wester accomplished his goals.
Featured StorySouthwest of Seward, Blake Schlegel grew up on a farm. He didn't know it then, but he was everything Patrick Daberkow and his staff were looking for. Down to Earth. Blue collar. Hard-working. And a fun personality.
The Concordia Football program has announced a 2025 schedule of 10 regular season games. The Bulldogs will open the season by hosting Doane underneath the lights on Sept. 6.
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After saying goodbye to a successful senior class, the Bulldogs began to answer questions this spring about what the 2025 team will look like. There will be a new QB and a host of new starters up front for Coach Daberkow's squad.
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For Head Coach Patrick Daberkow and 15 Concordia Football student-athletes, spring break was more about service than fun. The Bulldogs spent it rebuilding an LCMS camp devasted by Hurricane Helene.
Two-time First Team All-American Austin Jablonski was recognized on Jan. 28 as an Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators. Jablonski earned his degree in Business Administration.
Eight Bulldogs from the Concordia Football program were honored on Jan. 7 as 2024 Academic All-District® honorees. Repeat award winners include Jackson Anderson, Carson Fehlhafer and Austin Jablonski.
Concordia Football closed out 2024 with its highest final ranking since 2001. The Bulldogs (8-2 in '24) landed at No. 18 in the NAIA coaches' poll released on Jan. 6.
Featured StoryMost people around campus know him as "Pot Roast." The four-year starting center and Psychology major grew into a first team all-conference performer while standing out as one of the more personable players on the Concordia roster.
Featured StoryFollowing a 7-3 season in 2021, Concordia Football returned to the practice fields this spring with an eye on making another leap forward. A number of fifth-year players are back in the fold and the overall talent level excites Head Coach Patrick Daberkow.
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The momentum from a 7-3 mark in 2021 has carried over into recruiting for the Concordia Football program. As of signing day, the Bulldogs have secured pledges from 39 class of 2022 student-athletes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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