Concord storms past Frostburg State 41-31 behind Devin Kargman’s second straight 300-yard passing day

Concord took control late and held on for a 41-31 victory over Frostburg State in a Middle Atlantic Conference matchup on Saturday in Athens. The Mountain Lions entered the contest with momentum from recent offensive production, but the game’s turning point came when quarterback Devin Kargman pushed the passing game deep and kept the Bobcats’ defense under sustained pressure.

Kargman logged his second consecutive 300-yard-plus passing outing, extending a stretch of aerial consistency that has become central to Concord’s weekly game plan. Coach Cody Edwards framed the contrast between last season’s meeting and this version of the Mountain Lions, saying Concord was not only in the game, but “in it to win it” after a prior effort where he felt the opponent never truly had to play from behind.

Frostburg State hung around for much of the afternoon, turning the game into more than a one-dimensional track meet. Concord’s final margin suggests it made the key plays in pivotal moments, sustaining drives and answering when the Bobcats threatened to narrow the gap.

For Concord, the win matters beyond the single scoreline because MEC games shape the conference’s postseason picture. Each league result affects the chain of matchups that determine standings and, in turn, who has the best path toward the conference race down the stretch.

Edwards’ comments also highlight the broader identity shift that separates a team that competes from one that finishes. When a program believes it can put itself in winning position early and keep its composure through the closing minutes, it changes how opponents approach the game and how Concord attacks throughout the full four quarters.

The next test will be whether Concord’s quarterback-driven efficiency translates into repeatable drives against different looks from future MEC opponents. With Kargman coming off consecutive 300-yard passing games, the central question is how Frostburg-style resistance will be handled, especially if defenses start to shift coverage to limit big-play opportunities.