American college football season
The 2016 Emporia State Hornets football team represented Emporia State University in the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. The Hornets played their home games on the newly-renovated[1] Jones Field at Francis G. Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas, as they have done since 1937.[2] 2016 was the 119th season in school history.[3] The Hornets were led by head coach Garin Higgins, finished his 15th overall season, and 10th overall at Emporia State.[4] Emporia State has a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association since 1991.[5]
Preseason
The Hornets entered the 2016 season after finishing with an 11–3 overall, 9–2 in conference play last season under Higgins.[6] On August 2, 2016 at the MIAA Football Media Day, the Hornets were chosen to finish tied for third place in the Coaches Poll, and fourth in the Media Poll.[7]
Sporting News released their Top-25 on May 25, 2016, landing Emporia State at #24.[8] On June 15, 2016, Lindy's NCAA Division II Preseason Top 25 released its poll, ranking Emporia State at #12.[9]
On August 15, the American Football Coaches Association released the Preseason Division II Poll,[10] landing Emporia State at #24.[11]
On August 22, D2football.com released its Top 25 poll, ranking Emporia State 12th.[12]
Personnel
Coaching staff
Along with Higgins, there were 10 assistants.
Name | Position | Seasons at ESU | Alma mater |
Garin Higgins | Head coach | 10 | Emporia State (1992) |
Mike LoPorto | Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach | 9 | Emporia State (2007) |
Bryan Nardo | Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers Coach | 5 | Ohio (2008) |
Matt Nardo | Off. coordinator/recruiting Coord./Inside & H-backs/Receivers coach | 2 | Ohio (2005) |
Nathan Linsey | Secondary/special teams coordinator | 5 | Emporia State (2010) |
Justin Wieser | Running backs/Strength and Conditioning | 4 | Emporia State (2010) |
Tony Koehling | Offensive line coach | 2 | Ohio (2013) |
Terence Coleman | Outside Receivers | 4 | Northwestern Oklahoma State (2000) |
Daniel Goodman | Graduate Assistant – Tight ends coach | 2 | Emporia State (2014) |
Antwan Crutcher | Graduate Assistant – Defensive line | 1 | Ohio (2015) |
Daniel Siehndel | Graduate Assistant – Defensive backs | 1 | Southeast Missouri State (2015) |
Reference:[13] |
Roster
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance |
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September 1 | 7:00 pm | No. 1 Northwest Missouri State | No. 24 | | L 14–41 | 6,821 |
September 8 | 7:00 pm | at Nebraska–Kearney | | | W 34–7 | 4,663 |
September 17 | 2:00 pm | Missouri Southern | | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS (Traditions Day)
| W 49–21 | 5,304 |
September 24 | 1:00 pm | at No. 13 Central Missouri | | | W 37–31 3OT | 7,995 |
October 1 | 2:00 pm | Central Oklahoma | No. 23 | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS
| W 35–21 | 4,987 |
October 8 | 2:00 pm | at Northeastern State | No. 18 | | W 47–27 | 1,503 |
October 15 | 2:00 pm | Lindenwood![dagger](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/37/Dagger-14-plain.png) | No. 12 | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS
| W 35–28 | 6,014 |
October 22 | 2:00 pm | at Pittsburg State | No. 12 | | W 41–36 | 8,763 |
October 29 | 2:00 pm | Fort Hays State | No. 10 | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS
| W 24–16 | 6,103 |
November 5 | 1:00 pm | at Missouri Western | No. 9 | | W 27–14 | 4,017 |
November 12 | 1:00 pm | at Washburn | No. 9 | | W 30–3 | 6,789 |
November 19 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 13 Minnesota–Duluth | No. 9 | | W 59–26 | 5,014 |
November 26 | 1:00 p.m. | No. 1 Northwest Missouri State | No. 9 | | L 13–44 | 5,119 |
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Game notes, regular season
Northwest Missouri
Northwest Missouri at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • #1 Northwest Missouri | 3 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 41 | #24 Emporia State | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 | - Date: September 1
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:59
- Game attendance: 6,821
- Game weather: Sunny, 75 °F (24 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
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Nebraska–Kearney
Emporia State at Nebraska–Kearney | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • Emporia State | 3 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 34 | Nebraska–Kearney | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | - Date: September 8
- Location: Cope Stadium, Kearney, NE
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:13
- Game attendance: 4,663
- Game weather: Breezy, 79 °F (26 °C)
- Referee: Lonnie Brickman
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Missouri Southern
Missouri Southern at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Missouri Southern | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | • Emporia State | 28 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 49 | - Date: September 17
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:57
- Game attendance: 5,304
- Game weather: Sunny, 77 °F (25 °C)
- Referee: John Adams
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Central Missouri
Emporia State at Central Missouri | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | Total | • Emporia State | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 37 | #13 Central Missouri | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 31 | - Date: September 24
- Location: Walton Stadium, Warrensburg, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:40
- Game attendance: 7,995
- Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
- Referee: John Steiger
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Central Oklahoma
Central Oklahoma at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Central Oklahoma | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 21 | • #23 Emporia State | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 | - Date: October 1
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:05
- Game attendance: 4,987
- Game weather: Sunny, 72 °F (22 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
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Northeastern State
Emporia State at Northeastern State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • #18 Emporia State | 16 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 47 | Northeastern State | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 27 | - Date: October 8
- Location: Wadley Stadium, Tahlequah, OK
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:13
- Game attendance: 1,503
- Game weather: Sunny, 73 °F (23 °C)
- Referee: John Adams
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Lindenwood
Lindenwood at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Lindenwood | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 28 | • #12 Emporia State | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 35 | - Date: October 15
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:12
- Game attendance: 6,014
- Game weather: Overcast, 72 °F (22 °C)
- Referee: Danny Harris
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Pittsburg State
Emporia State at Pittsburg State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • #12 Emporia State | 14 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 41 | Pittsburg State | 17 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 36 | |
Fort Hays State
Fort Hays State at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Fort Hays State | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 16 | • #10 Emporia State | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 24 | - Date: October 29
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 6,103
- Game weather: Mostly sunny, 81 °F (27 °C)
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
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Missouri Western
Emporia State at Missouri Western | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • #9 Emporia State | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 27 | Missouri Western | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | - Date: November 5
- Location: Spratt Stadium, St. Joseph, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:48
- Game attendance: 4,017
- Game weather: Slight overcast, 70 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: Sean Johnston
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Washburn
Emporia State at Washburn | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • #9 Emporia State | 0 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 30 | Washburn | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | - Date: November 12
- Location: Yager Stadium, Topeka, KS
- Game start: 1:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:53
- Game attendance: 6,789
- Game weather: Clear and sunny, 58 °F (14 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
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Game notes, post-season
Minnesota–Duluth
Minnesota–Duluth at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | #13 Minnesota–Duluth | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 26 | • #9 Emporia State | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 59 | - Date: November 19
- Location: Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 1:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 3:01
- Game attendance: 5,014
- Game weather: Sunny and cool, 46 °F (8 °C)
- Referee: Abram Anaya
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For the first time in school history, Emporia State was selected to host an NCAA postseason football game.[15]
Northwest Missouri
Northwest Missouri at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | #9 Emporia State | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | • #1 Northwest Missouri State | 17 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 44 | - Date: November 26
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:50
- Game attendance: 5,119
- Game weather: Sunny and clear, 51 °F (11 °C)
- Referee: Craig Hesler
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References
- ^ Weast, Donald (February 18, 2016). "New Turf Project Underway at Welch Stadium" (Press release). Emporia State University Athletics. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - Facilities - Welch Stadium". Retrieved July 18, 2016.
- ^ Weast, Donald (August 29, 2016). "#24 Emporia State Football Opens Up Against #1 Northwest Missouri" (Press release). Emporia State University Athletics. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Higgins, Garin". Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "MIAA". Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "Emporia State Football Slated for Third In MIAA Coaches Poll". Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "NWMSU Tops Football Polls". Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "Emporia State Football is in Sporting News Preseason Top 25". Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - Emporia State Football Ranked #12 in Lindy's Preseason Rankings". June 15, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
- ^ "Northwest Missouri State No. 1 in Preseason AFCA Poll". August 15, 2016. Archived from the original on August 25, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ Weast, Donald (August 15, 2016). "Emporia State Football Ranked in AFCA Top 25 to Start Season" (Press release). Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Top 25 Poll". D2football.com. August 22, 2015. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
- ^ "Coaching Staff". Emporia State Athletics. Retrieved May 22, 2015.
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - 2016 Football Schedule". Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - #9 Emporia State Football to Host NCAA Playoff Game". Esuhornets.com. November 13, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
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