Concordia University, Nebraska Football Ranked 4th in GPAC Preseason Poll

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Concordia University, Nebraska Football has been placed fourth in the 2025 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll, securing 68 points. This ranking comes after the team's successful 8-2 overall record in the previous season, culminating in an 18th national ranking. The Bulldogs have shown consistency under Head Coach Patrick Daberkow, with four or higher placements in the GPAC in three of the past four seasons.

Key Takeaways:

  • Concordia University, Nebraska Football has been ranked 4th in the 2025 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll, with 68 points.
  • The team returns several GPAC All-Conference honorees, including defensive lineman Carson Fehlhafer, safety Daylon Henson, linebacker Grant Huss, and wide receiver Adam Van Cleave.
  • In 2024, the Bulldogs broke through with an 8-2 overall record and a final NAIA national ranking of 18th, outscoring opponents 385-184.
  • The team has placed fourth or higher in the GPAC in three of the past four seasons under Head Coach Patrick Daberkow.
  • Although preseason poll positions can vary, Concordia outperformed its fifth-place position in the 2024 GPAC coaches' poll.
  • The 2025 preseason poll was released on August 12, and the official NAIA preseason coaches' poll is scheduled to be released on August 25.

Statistics:

  • Concordia University, Nebraska Football has secured 68 points in the 2025 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll.
  • The team returns four GPAC All-Conference honorees: Carson Fehlhafer, Daylon Henson, Grant Huss, and Adam Van Cleave.
  • The 2024 team carried an 8-2 overall record and a NAIA national ranking of 18th.
  • Concordia outscored opponents 385-184 in the 2024 season.
  • The team has placed fourth or higher in the GPAC three times in the past four seasons.
  • The official NAIA preseason coaches' poll is scheduled to be released on August 25.

Sources:

  • "Nebraska has issued the following news release: One year after sharing second place in the final league standings, Concordia University, Nebraska Football has been pegged at No. 4 in the 2025 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll, released on Tuesday (Aug. 12) by the conference office."

+ Ref: Concordia University Athletics News Release

  • 2025 GPAC Preseason Football Coaches' Poll

+ Ref: GPAC Conference Office