Emporia State prepares to host Michigan Tech at Welch Stadium Saturday

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Emporia State prepares to host Michigan Tech at Welch Stadium Saturday

Summary

The No. 22/24 Emporia State Hornets return to Welch Stadium for their 2026 home opener this Saturday at 1 p.m. Following consecutive road victories, the Hornets face the No. 23/20 Michigan Tech Huskies. Emporia State enters the matchup after a 21-10 win over the then No. 11 Pittsburg State Gorillas. Michigan Tech arrives in Kansas after securing a 48-27 victory against Midwestern State. Head coach Garin Higgins noted the defensive movement and mobile quarterback play of the Huskies as specific areas requiring preparation. Quarterback Ben Harris expects a high-energy atmosphere as the team attempts to maintain their momentum and reach a 1-0 record for the week.

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By the Numbers

•Emporia State hosts Michigan Tech on Saturday at 1 p.m.
•The Hornets enter the game ranked No. 22/24.
•The Huskies enter the game ranked No. 23/20.
•Emporia State defeated Pittsburg State 21-10 last week.
•Michigan Tech recorded a 48-27 win over Midwestern State in their previous outing.

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3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Hornets unphased by rankings, looking ahead to Top-25 matchup on Saturday

What they're saying

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EMPORIA (KSNT) — The Hornets are cool, calm and collected ahead of their home opener Saturday afternoon. The No. 22/24 Emporia State Hornets will host the No. 23/20 Michigan Tech Huskies this weekend, welcoming fans to Welch Stadium for the first time in 2026. “It’s weird, kind of, being back at home; we had two-straight […]
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