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Senior linebacker Landon Boss of Emporia State was named the first MIAA Defensive Player of the Week for the 2026 season, marking his third consecutive weekly award and fourth career honor.
The Hornets opened their 2026 campaign with a hard‑fought win over Minot State, highlighted by standout performances from Ben Harris, Camden Crooks and a stout defense.
Emporia State defeats Minot State 36-30 as Ben Harris leads a potent offense and Landon Boss shines defensively, setting up a September 5 matchup with Pittsburg State.
The Emporia State University Hornets open their 128th season against Minot State in North Dakota, seeking to build on a strong historical start and integrate key returning talent.
Emporia State Hornets will begin their 2026 campaign with a road showdown against Minot State Beavers on August 27, seeking to build on a seven‑game winning streak in season openers.
Landon Boss and Tyler Schultze appear on the D2football.com Elite 100 preseason watch list, underscoring Emporia State's rising profile in Division II football.
Training camp begins August 1, with the first practice on August 3, and the season opens August 27 at Minot State before a home showdown against Michigan Tech on September 12.
The 2026 MIAA season opens with preseason polls split between Pittsburg State and Northwest Missouri State, highlighting offensive and defensive standouts and a schedule packed with marquee matchups.
The MIAA released its 2026 preseason football polls at Media Days in Topeka, Kansas, projecting Emporia State to finish sixth while highlighting top contenders and returning All‑MIAA talent.
The 2026 season will feature three televised games for Emporia State, with all contests also streamed on the MIAA Network and tickets on sale now.
The university revealed kickoff times for all home contests, highlighted by a night‑time Homecoming clash and a new partnership with The MIAA Network.