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Emporia State earns number 22 ranking following recent road wins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:13 AM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Emporia State earns number 22 ranking following recent road wins

Summary

Emporia State earned a No. 22 ranking from D2Football.com following a 2-0 start to the season. The Hornets secured their latest victory on Saturday by defeating the then No. 11 Pittsburg State Gorillas 21-10. This result follows an earlier 36-30 season-opening win against Minot State. Both of the team's victories occurred on the road, marking the first time the Hornets have been ranked this season. Emporia State now prepares to host No. 23 Michigan Tech in a home opener. The upcoming game is scheduled for Saturday with kickoff set for 1 p.m.

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By the Numbers

•Emporia State holds a 2-0 record on the season.
•The team earned a No. 22 ranking from D2Football.com.
•The Hornets defeated Pittsburg State 21-10 on Saturday.
•A home game against No. 23 Michigan Tech is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m.

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12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Emporia State tabbed No. 22 in latest D2Football.com poll

What they're saying

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EMPORIA (KSNT) — The Hornets are ranked for the first time this season. After defeating the then No. 11 Pittsburg State Gorillas 21-10 on Saturday, Emporia State football earned a No. 22 ranking from D2Football.com. The Hornets are 2-0 on the early season, after defeating Minot State 36-30 in their season opener. ESU secured both […]
— Yahoo Sports

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