1964 Concordia Cobbers football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1964 Concordia Cobbers football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference MIAC 10–0–1 7–0 Jake Christiansen 24th John Nellermoe Raleigh Lillemoe NAIA national co-championMIAC champion Champion Bowl T 7–7 vs. Sam Houston State The 1964 Concordia Cobbers football team was an American football team that represented Concordia College of Moorhead, Minnesota, as a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) during the 1964 NAIA football season. In their 24th year under head coach Jake Christiansen, the Cobbers compiled a 10–0–1 record (7–0 against conference opponents), won the MIAC championship, and tied Sam Houston State in the Champion Bowl to share the NAIA national championship.Concordia's 1964 football national championship helped get 'Jake' built The Bemidji Pioneer October 20, 2017 Eric Peterson https://www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/4347025-concordias-1964-football-national-championship-helped-get-jake-built1964 Cobbers Receive NFFMN Legendary Team Award Concordia College February 4, 2014 https://gocobbers.com/sports/fball/2013-14/releases/20140204fhpzyx Junior fullback Dave Heide totaled 993 rushing yards in nine regular-season games. Four Cobbers received first-team honors on the 1964 All-MIAC football team selected by the conference coaches: Heide; senior quarterback Bob Nick (praised for his "versatility and amazing football sense"); senior end Paul Brynteson (chosen for his "blocking strength", "pass-catching moves", and "place-kicking toe"); and linebacker Bob Braun (described as "a 200-pound socker").6 Johnnies, 4 Cobbers on All-MIAC Team Minneapolis Tribune Merrill Swaanson November 22, 1964 Sports 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89110094/6-johnnies-4-cobbers-on-all-miac-team/ Newspapers.com Concordia had a total enrollment in the fall of 1964 of 1,800 students.Enrollment Data From State Campuses Minneapolis Tribune September 6, 1964 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89086753/state-college-attendance/ Newspapers.com Schedule y y September 12 1964 Parsons Wildcats Parsons<ncg> Moorhead, MN W 28-14 September 19 1964 Moorhead State Dragons Moorhead State<ncg> Moorhead, MN W 49-0 Concordia Rips Moorhead 49-0 Minneapolis Tribune September 20, 1964 Sports 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89109611/concordia-rips-moorhead-49-0/ Newspapers.com September 26 at 1964 Gustavus Adolphus Golden Gusties Gustavus Adolphus St. Peter, MN W 14-6 Heide & Seek! Cobbers Roll Over Gusties Minneapolis Tribune September 27, 1964 Sports 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89109376/heide-seek-cobbers-roll-over-gusties/ Newspapers.com October 3 at 1964 Minnesota–Duluth Bulldogs Minnesota–Duluth Duluth, MN W 24-6 October 10 1964 Hamline Pipers Hamline Moorhead, MN W 30-0 October 17 at 1964 Macalester Scots Macalester Saint Paul, MN W 45-8 October 24 at 1964 St. Thomas Tommies St. Thomas (MN) Saint Paul, MN W 9-0 Concordia Conks Tommies 9-0: Takes MIAC Lead With Late Surge Minneapolis Tribune October 25, 1964 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89108446/concordia-conks-tommies-9-0-takes-miac/ Newspapers.com October 31 1964 Saint John's Johnnies Saint John's (MN) Moorhead, MN W 20-0 Concordia Squashes Johnnie Bid, Gains Share of MIAC Title Minneapolis Tribune November 1, 1964 Sports 12 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89108745/concordia-squashes-johnnie-bid-gains/ Newspapers.com November 7 1964 Augsburg Auggies Augsburg Moorhead, MN W 39-18 No. 1 Concordia Rips Augs 39-18, Awaits NAIA Bid Minneapolis Tribune Merrill Swanson November 8, 1964 Sports 1, 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89108931/no-1-concordia-rips-augs-39-18-awaits/ Newspapers.com November 21 1964 Linfield Wildcats Linfield<ncg> Moorhead, MN (NAIA semifinal) W 28-6 5,200 Cobbers Grind Linfield for NAIA Finals Berth Minneapolis Tribune November 22, 1964 Sports 1, 10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89086595/cobbers-grind-linfield-for-naia-finals/ Newspapers.com December 12 vs Sam Houston State<ncg> Augusta, GA (Champion Bowl) T 7-7 4,500 NAIA Bowl Game Ends In 7-7 Tie: Sam Houston Shares Title With Concordia The Pittsburgh Press December 13, 1964 IV-3 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89082778/naia-bowl-game-ends-in-7-7-tie-sam/ Newspapers.comCobbers Surge, Tie Texans 7-7 Minneapolis Tribune December 13, 1964 Sports 1, 5 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89082812/cobbers-surge-tie-texans/ Newspapers.com References Concordia Category:Concordia Cobbers football seasons Category:NAIA football national champions Category:Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football champion seasons Category:College football undefeated seasons Concordia Cobbers football