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Hornets secure season-opening win against Minot State, 36-30

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 3:03 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Hornets secure season-opening win against Minot State, 36-30

Summary

Emporia State football started the season with a victory, defeating Minot State 36-30 in North Dakota on August 27. After an early 6-0 deficit, the Hornets responded with multiple touchdowns, including a 75-yard pass from Ben Harris to Ethan Schultze. The Beavers made a late push, scoring to reduce the deficit but fell short. Harris completed 25 of 41 passes for 237 yards, contributing two touchdowns and one interception. Emporia State will next play on September 5 against Pittsburg State.

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Status Watch

•Emporia State trailed early at 6-0.
•Ben Harris threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another.
•The Hornets scored late to maintain their lead.
•Minot State cut the lead to six but could not equalize.
•Emporia State plays Pittsburg State on September 5.

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3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Hornets grab season-opening win in trip to Minot State

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TOPEKA (KSNT) — It was a successful trip to North Dakota for the Hornets. Emporia State football clinched a season-opening win, 36-30, on the road against Minot State. After trailing 6-0 early, Ben Harris kept the ball for a nine-yard rush up the middle for a touchdown. The successful extra point gave the Hornets a […]
— Yahoo Sports

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