Bethany College

Bordfeld played collegiate football as a linebacker at Hampden-Sydney College after transferring from Nassau Community College and Tabor College. At Nassau, he recorded solid defensive numbers with 13 tackles, four tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble over five games. He then spent a season at Tabor College, adding 14 tackles across six games before moving to Hampden–Sydney in 2021.

During his two seasons at Hampden–Sydney, Bordfeld appeared in 15 games, contributing primarily in a rotational and special teams role. He totaled 10 tackles and a fumble recovery across the 2021 and 2022 seasons.