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{{short description|American college football season}} |
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{{Infobox NCAA team season |
{{Infobox NCAA team season |
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| sport = Football |
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| year = 2017 |
| year = 2017 |
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| team = Emporia State Hornets |
| team = Emporia State Hornets |
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| sport = football |
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| logo = Emporia State Hornets logo.svg |
| logo = Emporia State Hornets logo.svg |
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| logo_size = 150 |
| logo_size = 150 |
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| short_conf = MIAA |
| short_conf = MIAA |
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| CoachRank = |
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| record = |
| record = 6–5 |
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| conf_record = |
| conf_record = 6–5 |
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| head_coach = [[Garin Higgins]] |
| head_coach = [[Garin Higgins]] |
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| hc_year = 11th <!-- 2017 is his 11th season, as 2007 was his first --> |
| hc_year = 11th <!-- 2017 is his 11th season, as 2007 was his first --> |
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| codef_coach1 = Mike LoPorto |
| codef_coach1 = Mike LoPorto |
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| codc1_year = 10th |
| codc1_year = 10th |
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| codef_coach2 = Bryan Nardo |
| codef_coach2 = [[Bryan Nardo]] |
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| codc2_year = 6th |
| codc2_year = 6th |
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| stadium = [[Francis G. Welch Stadium]] |
| stadium = [[Francis G. Welch Stadium]] |
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| champion = |
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{{2017 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football standings}} |
{{2017 Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association football standings}} |
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The '''2017 Emporia State Hornets football team''' represents [[Emporia State University]] in the [[2017 NCAA Division II football season]]. The Hornets play their home games on Jones Field at [[Francis G. Welch Stadium]] in [[Emporia, Kansas]], as they have done since [[1937 college football season|1937]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.esuhornets.com/sports/2011/12/22/FB_1222110558.aspx?path=football |title=Emporia State University Athletics - Facilities - Welch Stadium |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> 2017 will be the 120th season in school history.<ref>{{cite press release |last=Weast |first=Donald |date=August 29, 2016 |title=#24 Emporia State Football Opens Up Against #1 Northwest Missouri |url=http://www.esuhornets.com/news/2016/8/29/-24-emporia-state-football-opens-up-against-1-northwest-missouri.aspx |agency=Emporia State University Athletics |accessdate=August 29, 2016}}</ref> The Hornets are led by head coach [[Garin Higgins]], who starts his 16th season overall, and 10th season at Emporia State.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://esuhornets.com/staff.aspx?staff=53 |title=Higgins, Garin |accessdate=May 17, 2016}}</ref> Emporia State has been a member of the [[Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association]] (MIAA) since 1991.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://themiaa.com/sports/2012/5/21/history.aspx |title=Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association – Conference History |publisher=Themiaa.com |date=May 21, 2012 |accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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The '''2017 Emporia State Hornets football team''' represented [[Emporia State University]] in the [[2017 NCAA Division II football season]]. The Hornets played their home games on Jones Field at [[Francis G. Welch Stadium]] in [[Emporia, Kansas]], as they have done since [[1937 college football season|1937]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.esuhornets.com/sports/2011/12/22/FB_1222110558.aspx?path=football |title=Emporia State University Athletics - Facilities - Welch Stadium |accessdate=July 18, 2016}}</ref> 2017 was the 120th season in school history.<ref>{{cite press release |last=Weast |first=Donald |date=August 29, 2016 |title=#24 Emporia State Football Opens Up Against #1 Northwest Missouri |url=http://www.esuhornets.com/news/2016/8/29/-24-emporia-state-football-opens-up-against-1-northwest-missouri.aspx |agency=Emporia State University Athletics |accessdate=August 29, 2016}}</ref> The Hornets were led by head coach [[Garin Higgins]], who finished his 16th season overall, and 10th season at Emporia State.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://esuhornets.com/staff.aspx?staff=53 |title=Higgins, Garin |accessdate=May 17, 2016}}</ref> Emporia State has been a member of the [[Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association]] (MIAA) since 1991.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://themiaa.com/sports/2012/5/21/history.aspx |title=Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association – Conference History |publisher=Themiaa.com |date=May 21, 2012 |accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Preseason== |
==Preseason== |
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On June 1, 2017, the Hornets were ranked No. 4 in Street & Smith's National Preseason Ranking Poll, and landed in the same spot by [[Lindy's Sports]] on June 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite press release |last=Weast |first=Don |url=http://esuhornets.com/news/2017/6/23/another-top-four-preseason-ranking-for-emporia-state-football.aspx?path=football |title=Another Top Four Preseason Ranking for Emporia State Football |date=June 23, 2017 |accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
On June 1, 2017, the Hornets were ranked No. 4 in Street & Smith's National Preseason Ranking Poll, and landed in the same spot by [[Lindy's Sports]] on June 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite press release |last=Weast |first=Don |url=http://esuhornets.com/news/2017/6/23/another-top-four-preseason-ranking-for-emporia-state-football.aspx?path=football |title=Another Top Four Preseason Ranking for Emporia State Football |date=June 23, 2017 |accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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On August 14, the [[American Football Coaches Association]] released its poll, with the Hornets ranked No. 4 in the nation, the highest in school history.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
On August 14, the [[American Football Coaches Association]] released its poll, with the Hornets ranked No. 4 in the nation, the highest in school history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/football/article/2017-08-14/dii-football-poll-six-takeaways-preseason-rankings|title=DII football poll: Six takeaways from the preseason rankings|date=August 14, 2017|publisher=|accessdate=August 16, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Personnel== |
==Personnel== |
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===Coaching staff=== |
===Coaching staff=== |
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Along with Higgins, there are 10 assistants. |
Along with Higgins, there are 10 assistants. |
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{{CollegePrimaryHeader|team=Emporia State Hornets|Name| Position|Seasons at<br/>ESU|Alma Mater}} |
{{CollegePrimaryHeader|team=Emporia State Hornets|Name| Position|Seasons at<br/>ESU|Alma Mater}} |
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| [[Garin Higgins]] || Head |
| [[Garin Higgins]] || Head coach ||align=center| 11 || [[Emporia State University|Emporia State]] (1992) |
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| Matt Nardo || Off. Coordinator/Halfbacks ||align=center| 4 || [[Ohio University|Ohio]] (2005) |
| Matt Nardo || Off. Coordinator/Halfbacks ||align=center| 4 || [[Ohio University|Ohio]] (2005) |
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| Mike LoPorto || Co-Defensive Coordinator/ |
| Mike LoPorto || Co-Defensive Coordinator/defensive line Coach/Academic Coord. ||align=center| 10 || Emporia State (2010) |
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| Bryan Nardo || Co-Defensive Coordinator/ |
| [[Bryan Nardo]] || Co-Defensive Coordinator/linebackers Coach ||align=center| 6 || Ohio (2008) |
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| Nathan Linsey || Secondary/ |
| Nathan Linsey || Secondary/special teams Coordinator ||align=center| 6 || Emporia State (2010) |
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| Anthony Koehling || Offensive |
| Anthony Koehling || Offensive line Coach ||align=center| 3 || Ohio (2013) |
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| Antwon Crutcher || Defensive |
| Antwon Crutcher || Defensive line ||align=center| 2 || Ohio (2016) |
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| Daniel Siehndel || Defensive Secondary Coach ||align=center| 2 || [[Southeast Missouri State University|Southeast Missouri State]] (2015) |
| Daniel Siehndel || Defensive Secondary Coach ||align=center| 2 || [[Southeast Missouri State University|Southeast Missouri State]] (2015) |
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| James Floyd || Inside Receivers Coach ||align=center| 1 || [[University of Northern Colorado|Northern Colorado]] (2016) |
| James Floyd || Inside Receivers Coach ||align=center| 1 || [[University of Northern Colorado|Northern Colorado]] (2016) |
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| Jarrett Sstastny || Offensive |
| Jarrett Sstastny || Offensive line Coach ||align=center| 1 || Emporia State (2017) |
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| colspan=4 style="{{NCAA color cell|Emporia State Hornets}}" | '''Reference:'''<ref name=coachingstaff>{{cite web |title=Coaching Staff |url=http://esuhornets.com/staff.aspx|publisher=Emporia State Athletics|accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
| colspan=4 style="{{NCAA color cell|Emporia State Hornets}}" | '''Reference:'''<ref name=coachingstaff>{{cite web |title=Coaching Staff |url=http://esuhornets.com/staff.aspx|publisher=Emporia State Athletics|accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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==Schedule== |
==Schedule== |
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{{CFB schedule |
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{{CFB Schedule Start|time=|rank=|ranklink=|rankyear=2017|tv=|attend=yes}} |
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| rankyear = 2017 |
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| timezone = Central |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=l|date=August 31|time=7:00 pm|away=yes|rank=4|opprank=1|opponent=Northwest Missouri State |site_stadium=[[Bearcat Stadium]] |site_cityst=[[Maryville, Missouri|Maryville, MO]]|tv=|score=34–0|overtime=|attend=8,055}} |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=w|date=September 7|time=7:00 pm|away=|rank=15|opprank=|opponent=Nebraska–Kearney |site_stadium=[[Francis G. Welch Stadium]] |site_cityst=[[Emporia, Kansas|Emporia, KS]]|tv=|score=45–13|overtime=|attend=5,013}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=w|date=September 16|time=6:00 pm|away=yes|rank=14|opprank=|opponent=Missouri Southern|site_stadium=[[Fred G. Hughes Stadium]] |site_cityst=[[Joplin, Missouri|Joplin, MO]]|tv=|score=36–29|overtime=|attend=4,608}} |
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| date = August 31 |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=l|date=September 23|time=2:00 pm|away=|rank=15|opprank=|opponent=Central Missouri|site_stadium=Francis G. Welch Stadium |site_cityst=Emporia, KS|tv=|score=31–37|overtime=|attend=5,023}} |
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| time = 7:00 pm |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=l|date=September 30|time=2:00 pm|away=yes|rank=|opprank=|opponent=Central Oklahoma|site_stadium=[[Wantland Stadium]] |site_cityst=[[Edmond, Oklahoma|Edmond, OK]]|tv=|score=52–53|overtime=|attend=3,845}} |
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| w/l = l |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=w|date=October 7|time=2:00 pm|away=|rank=|opprank=|opponent=Northeastern State |site_stadium=Francis G. Welch Stadium |site_cityst=Emporia, KS|tv= |score=44–7 |overtime=|attend=4,702}} |
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| away = y |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=w|date=October 14|time=1:00 pm|rank=|away=yes|opprank=|opponent=Lindenwood |site_stadium=[[Harlen C. Hunter Stadium]] |site_cityst=[[St. Charles, Missouri|St. Charles, MO]]|tv=|score=41–30|overtime=|attend=2,751}} |
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| rank = 4 |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=l|date=October 21/22|time=2:00 pm|rank=|opprank=|opponent=Pittsburg State|site_stadium=Francis G. Welch Stadium|site_cityst=Emporia, KS|tv= |score=10–27|overtime=|attend=4,663}} |
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| opponent = Northwest Missouri State |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=|date=October 28|time=2:00 pm|away=yes|rank=|opprank=|opponent=Fort Hays State|site_stadium=[[Lewis Field Stadium]] |site_cityst=[[Hays, Kansas|Hays, KS]] |gamename=|tv=|score=–|overtime=|attend= }} |
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| opprank = 1 |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=|date=November 4|time=2:00 pm|rank=|opprank=|homecoming=yes|opponent=Missouri Western |site_stadium=Francis G. Welch Stadium |site_cityst=Emporia, KS |tv=|score=–|overtime=|attend= }} |
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| site_stadium = [[Bearcat Stadium]] |
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{{CFB Schedule Entry|w/l=|date=November 11|time=2:00 pm|rank=|opprank=|opponent=Washburn|site_stadium=Francis G. Welch Stadium |site_cityst=Emporia, KS |gamename=Turnpike Tussel |tv=|score=–|overtime=|attend= }} |
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| site_cityst = [[Maryville, Missouri|Maryville, MO]] |
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{{CFB Schedule End|rank=|poll=|timezone=Central|hc=|ncg=}} |
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| tv = |
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| score = 34–0 |
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| attend = 8,055 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = September 7 |
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| time = 7:00 pm |
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| w/l = w |
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| rank = 15 |
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| opponent = Nebraska–Kearney |
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| site_stadium = [[Francis G. Welch Stadium]] |
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| site_cityst = [[Emporia, Kansas|Emporia, KS]] |
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| tv = |
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| score = 45–13 |
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| attend = 5,013 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = September 16 |
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| time = 6:00 pm |
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| w/l = w |
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| away = y |
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| rank = 14 |
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| opponent = Missouri Southern |
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| site_stadium = [[Fred G. Hughes Stadium]] |
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| site_cityst = [[Joplin, Missouri|Joplin, MO]] |
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| tv = |
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| score = 36–29 |
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| attend = 4,608 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = September 23 |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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| w/l = l |
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| rank = 15 |
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| opponent = Central Missouri |
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| site_stadium = Francis G. Welch Stadium |
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| site_cityst = Emporia, KS |
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| tv = |
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| score = 31–37 |
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| attend = 5,023 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = September 30 |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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| w/l = l |
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| away = y |
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| rank = |
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| opponent = Central Oklahoma |
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| site_stadium = [[Wantland Stadium]] |
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| site_cityst = [[Edmond, Oklahoma|Edmond, OK]] |
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| tv = |
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| score = 52–53 |
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| attend = 3,845 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = October 7 |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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| w/l = w |
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| rank = |
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| opponent = Northeastern State |
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| site_stadium = Francis G. Welch Stadium |
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| site_cityst = Emporia, KS |
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| tv = |
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| score = 44–7 |
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| attend = 4,702 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = October 14 |
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| time = 1:00 pm |
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| w/l = w |
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| away = y |
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| rank = |
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| opponent = Lindenwood |
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| site_stadium = [[Harlen C. Hunter Stadium]] |
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| site_cityst = [[St. Charles, Missouri|St. Charles, MO]] |
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| tv = |
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| score = 41–30 |
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| attend = 2,751 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = October 21/22 |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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| w/l = l |
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| rank = |
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| opponent = Pittsburg State |
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| site_stadium = Francis G. Welch Stadium |
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| site_cityst = Emporia, KS |
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| tv = |
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| score = 10–27 |
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| attend = 4,663 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = October 28 |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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| w/l = l |
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| away = y |
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| rank = |
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| opponent = Fort Hays State |
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| opprank = 7 |
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| site_stadium = [[Lewis Field Stadium]] |
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| site_cityst = [[Hays, Kansas|Hays, KS]] |
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| tv = |
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| score = 34–7 |
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| attend = 4,519 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = November 4 |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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| w/l = w |
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| homecoming = y |
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| rank = |
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| opponent = Missouri Western |
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| site_stadium = Francis G. Welch Stadium |
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| site_cityst = Emporia, KS |
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| tv = |
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| score = 30–27 |
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| attend = 3,805 |
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}} |
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|{{CFB schedule entry |
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| date = November 11 |
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| time = 2:00 pm |
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| w/l = w |
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| rank = |
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| opponent = Washburn |
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| gamename = [[Emporia State–Washburn football rivalry|Turnpike Tussle]] |
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| site_stadium = Francis G. Welch Stadium |
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| site_cityst = Emporia, KS |
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| tv = |
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| score = 26–20 |
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| attend = 4,095 |
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}} |
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'''Source:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esuhornets.com/schedule.aspx?path=football|title=Emporia State University Athletics - 2017 Football Schedule |accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
'''Source:'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esuhornets.com/schedule.aspx?path=football|title=Emporia State University Athletics - 2017 Football Schedule |accessdate=August 1, 2017}}</ref> |
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===Game notes, regular season=== |
===Game notes, regular season=== |
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====Northwest Missouri==== |
====Northwest Missouri==== |
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{{See also|Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football}} |
{{See also|Northwest Missouri State Bearcats football}} |
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====Nebraska–Kearney==== |
====Nebraska–Kearney==== |
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{{See also|Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football}} |
{{See also|Nebraska–Kearney Lopers football}} |
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====Missouri Southern==== |
====Missouri Southern==== |
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====Central Missouri==== |
====Central Missouri==== |
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{{See also|Central Missouri Mules football}} |
{{See also|Central Missouri Mules football}} |
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| Title = |
| Title = Central MissouriatEmporia State |
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| Visitor = '''Central Missouri''' |
| Visitor = '''Central Missouri''' |
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| Host = #15 Emporia State |
| Host = #15 Emporia State |
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====Central Oklahoma==== |
====Central Oklahoma==== |
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{{See also|Central Oklahoma Bronchos football}} |
{{See also|Central Oklahoma Bronchos football}} |
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====Northeastern State==== |
====Northeastern State==== |
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{{See also|Northeastern State RiverHawks football}} |
{{See also|Northeastern State RiverHawks football}} |
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====Lindenwood==== |
====Lindenwood==== |
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{{See also|Lindenwood Lions football}} |
{{See also|Lindenwood Lions football}} |
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| Title = Emporia State at Lindenwood |
| Title = Emporia State at Lindenwood |
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| Visitor = Emporia State |
| Visitor = '''Emporia State''' |
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| Host = Lindenwood |
| Host = Lindenwood |
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| V1 = 14| V2 = 0| V3 = 6| V4 = 21 |
| V1 = 14| V2 = 0| V3 = 6| V4 = 21 |
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====Pittsburg State==== |
====Pittsburg State==== |
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{{See also|Pittsburg State Gorillas football}} |
{{See also|Pittsburg State Gorillas football}} |
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| Title = Pittsburg State at Emporia State |
| Title = Pittsburg State at Emporia State |
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| Visitor = Pittsburg State |
| Visitor = '''Pittsburg State''' |
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| Host = Emporia State |
| Host = Emporia State |
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| V1 = 7| V2 = 7| V3 = 10| V4 = 3 |
| V1 = 7| V2 = 7| V3 = 10| V4 = 3 |
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====Fort Hays State==== |
====Fort Hays State==== |
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{{See also|Fort Hays State Tigers football}} |
{{See also|Fort Hays State Tigers football}} |
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| Title = Emporia State at Fort Hays State |
| Title = Emporia State at Fort Hays State |
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| Visitor = Emporia State |
| Visitor = Emporia State |
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| Host = Fort Hays State |
| Host = '''#7 Fort Hays State''' |
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| V1 = 0| V2 = 0| V3 = 0| V4 = |
| V1 = 0| V2 = 0| V3 = 0| V4 = 7 |
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| H1 = |
| H1 = 7| H2 = 6| H3 = 14| H4 = 7 |
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| Date = October 28 |
| Date = October 28 |
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| Location = Lewis Field Stadium, Hays, KS |
| Location = Lewis Field Stadium, Hays, KS |
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| StartTime = 2:00 pm |
| StartTime = 2:00 pm |
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| TimeZone = CDT |
| TimeZone = CDT |
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| ElapsedTime = |
| ElapsedTime = 2:52 |
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| Attendance = |
| Attendance = 4,519 |
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| Weather = |
| Weather = Sunny and cool, 53°F |
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| Referee = |
| Referee = Scott Hardin |
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====Missouri Western==== |
====Missouri Western==== |
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{{See also|Missouri Western Griffons football}} |
{{See also|Missouri Western Griffons football}} |
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| Title = Missouri Western at Emporia State |
| Title = Missouri Western at Emporia State |
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| Visitor = Missouri Western |
| Visitor = Missouri Western |
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| Host = Emporia State |
| Host = '''Emporia State''' |
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| V1 = |
| V1 = 10| V2 = 7| V3 = 3| V4 = 7 |
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| H1 = |
| H1 = 7| H2 = 3| H3 = 7| H4 = 13 |
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| Date = November 4 |
| Date = November 4 |
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| Location = Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS |
| Location = Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS |
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| StartTime = 2:00 pm |
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| Title = Washburn at Emporia State |
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| Date = November 11 |
| Date = November 11 |
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Conference | Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association |
Record | 6–5 (6–5 MIAA) |
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Offensive coordinator | Matt Nardo (4th season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Mike LoPorto (10th season) |
Co-defensive coordinator | Bryan Nardo (6th season) |
Home stadium | Francis G. Welch Stadium |
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No.16NW Missouri State ^ | 9 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Missouri # | 8 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Oklahoma # | 7 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pittsburg State # | 7 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lindenwood | 4 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Missouri Western | 4 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nebraska–Kearney | 3 | – | 8 | 3 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2017 Emporia State Hornets football team represented Emporia State University in the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. The Hornets played their home games on Jones Field at Francis G. Welch StadiuminEmporia, Kansas, as they have done since 1937.[1] 2017 was the 120th season in school history.[2] The Hornets were led by head coach Garin Higgins, who finished his 16th season overall, and 10th season at Emporia State.[3] Emporia State has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) since 1991.[4]
The Hornets enter the 2017 season after finishing with an 11–2 overall, 10–1 in conference play last season under Higgins.[5] On August 1, 2017 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Hornets were chosen to finish second in both the Coaches Poll and Media Polls.[6]
On June 1, 2017, the Hornets were ranked No. 4 in Street & Smith's National Preseason Ranking Poll, and landed in the same spot by Lindy's Sports on June 23, 2017.[7]
On August 14, the American Football Coaches Association released its poll, with the Hornets ranked No. 4 in the nation, the highest in school history.[8]
Along with Higgins, there are 10 assistants.
Name | Position | Seasons at ESU |
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Garin Higgins | Head coach | 11 | Emporia State (1992) |
Matt Nardo | Off. Coordinator/Halfbacks | 4 | Ohio (2005) |
Mike LoPorto | Co-Defensive Coordinator/defensive line Coach/Academic Coord. | 10 | Emporia State (2010) |
Bryan Nardo | Co-Defensive Coordinator/linebackers Coach | 6 | Ohio (2008) |
Nathan Linsey | Secondary/special teams Coordinator | 6 | Emporia State (2010) |
Anthony Koehling | Offensive line Coach | 3 | Ohio (2013) |
Antwon Crutcher | Defensive line | 2 | Ohio (2016) |
Daniel Siehndel | Defensive Secondary Coach | 2 | Southeast Missouri State (2015) |
Austin Willis | Running backs/Strength & Conditioning Coach | 1 | Emporia State (2014) |
James Floyd | Inside Receivers Coach | 1 | Northern Colorado (2016) |
Jarrett Sstastny | Offensive line Coach | 1 | Emporia State (2017) |
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August 31 | 7:00 pm | at No. 1 Northwest Missouri State | No. 4 |
| L 34–0 | 8,055 |
September 7 | 7:00 pm | Nebraska–Kearney | No. 15 |
| W 45–13 | 5,013 |
September 16 | 6:00 pm | at Missouri Southern | No. 14 |
| W 36–29 | 4,608 |
September 23 | 2:00 pm | Central Missouri | No. 15 |
| L 31–37 | 5,023 |
September 30 | 2:00 pm | at Central Oklahoma |
| L 52–53 | 3,845 | |
October 7 | 2:00 pm | Northeastern State |
| W 44–7 | 4,702 | |
October 14 | 1:00 pm | at Lindenwood |
| W 41–30 | 2,751 | |
October 21/22 | 2:00 pm | Pittsburg State |
| L 10–27 | 4,663 | |
October 28 | 2:00 pm | at No. 7 Fort Hays State |
| L 34–7 | 4,519 | |
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| W 30–27 | 3,805 | |
November 11 | 2:00 pm | Washburn |
| W 26–20 | 4,095 | |
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