Hornets prepare for matchup against Missouri Western after bye week

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Hornets prepare for matchup against Missouri Western after bye week
Summary

No. 10 Emporia State Hornets return to play this Saturday against Missouri Western. The Hornets remain undefeated at 4-0. Head coach Garin Higgins noted the team's offensive performance needs improvement, despite possessing a strong run game. Quarterback Ben Harris is making progress from injury and may return this weekend, after sophomore Jamison Sarver led in his absence. The game kicks off at 1 p.m.

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  • •Emporia State is 4-0 heading into the matchup.
  • •Missouri Western holds a record of 2-2 this season.
  • •Ben Harris could return as starting quarterback for Emporia State.
  • •Game time is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday.
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  • 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Hornets still have more to prove coming off bye week
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EMPORIA (KSNT) — No. 10 Emporia State is back in action this weekend, refreshed after their bye week. The Hornets remain undefeated through four games. This week, they have the test of taking on Missouri Western (2-2, 1-1), fresh off their bye week. “You know, before we kind of talked about not really looking at […]

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