American college football season
The 2019 Emporia State Hornets football team represents Emporia State University in the 2019 NCAA Division II football season. The Hornets play their home games on Jones Field at Francis G. Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas, as they have done since 1937.[1] 2019 is the 122nd season in school history.[2] The Hornets are led by head coach Garin Higgins, who is in his 18th season overall, and 13th season at Emporia State as head coach.[3] Emporia State has been a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) since 1991.[4]
Preseason
The Hornets enter the 2018 season after finishing with an 8–4 overall, 7–4 in conference play last season under Higgins.[5] The 2019 MIAA Media Day will be held on July 31, where conference preseason rankings will be released.[6]
New changes occurred this year in conference play. With Lindenwood and Southwest Baptist's departures in July 2019, Lincoln re-joined MIAA football play after four seasons in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.[7]
On July 31, 2019, the Hornets were chosen to finish 6th in the conference preseason polls by the coaches and media.[8]
Personnel
Coaching staff
Along with Higgins, there are 9 assistants.
Name | Position | Seasons at ESU | Alma mater |
Garin Higgins | Head coach | 13 | Emporia State (1992) |
Bryan Nardo | Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers Coach | 8 | Ohio (2008) |
Mike LoPorto | Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach | 10 | Emporia State (2010) |
Nathan Linsey | Defensive Secondary/special teams coordinator | 8 | Emporia State (2010) |
Cayden Cochran | Passing Game/recruiting coordinator/Receivers | 2 | Valdosta State (2013) |
Tony Koehling | Running game coordinator/offensive line coach | 5 | Ohio (2013) |
Daniel Goodman | Strength and conditioning coach/running backs | 2 | Emporia State (2015) |
Jermaine Lopez | Special Teams Quality Control | 1 | Emporia State (2017) |
Evan Porter | Offensive Quality Control |
Ethan Sharp | Defensive Quality Control |
Reference:[9] |
Roster
Schedule
Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | Result | Attendance |
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September 5 | 7:00 pm | Northeastern State | | | W 51–14 | 4,861 |
September 14 | 7:00 pm | at Pittsburg State | | | L 23–47 | 8,597 |
September 21 | 2:00 pm | Nebraska–Kearney | | | L 21–31 | 4,087 |
September 28 | 6:00 pm | at Lincoln (MO) | | | W 50–7 | 3,108 |
October 5 | 2:00 pm | No. 7 Northwest Missouri | | | L 23–34 | 4,098 |
October 12 | 7:00 pm | at Fort Hays State | | | L 3–19 | 6,735 |
October 19 | 2:00 pm | No. 14 Central Missouri | | | L 27–34 | 4,532 |
October 26 | 1:00 pm | at Missouri Western | | | L 0–28 | 4,583 |
November 2 | 2:00 pm | Washburn | | | L 17–37 | 4,098 |
November 9 | 2:00 pm | at Missouri Southern | | | W 29–6 | 4,327 |
November 16 | 2:00 pm | Central Oklahoma | | | W 34–14 | 3,017 |
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Source:[10]
Game notes, regular season
Northeastern State
Northeastern State at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Northeastern State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | • Emporia State | 20 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 51 | - Date: September 5
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:02
- Game attendance: 4,861
- Game weather: Sunny, 90°F
- Referee: James Brockhart
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Pittsburg State
Emporia State at Pittsburg State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Emporia State | 7 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 23 | • Pittsburg State | 0 | 13 | 10 | 24 | 47 | - Date: October 5
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:08
- Game attendance: 8,597
- Game weather: Clear skies, 87°F
- Referee: Bob Pritchett
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Nebraska–Kearney
Nebraska–Kearney at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • Nebraska–Kearney | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 | Emporia State | 0 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 21 | - Date: September 21
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 4,087
- Game weather: Overcast, 78°F
- Referee: Brian Moore
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Lincoln (MO)
Emporia State at Lincoln (MO) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • Emporia State | 13 | 13 | 21 | 3 | 50 | Lincoln (MO) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | - Date: September 28
- Location: Dwight T. Reed Stadium, Jefferson City, MO
- Game start: 6:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:51
- Game attendance: 3,108
- Game weather: Overcast, 72°F
- Referee: Scott Hardin
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Northwest Missouri
Northwest Missouri at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • #7 Northwest Missouri | 5 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 34 | Emporia State | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 23 | - Date: October 5
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:03
- Game attendance: 4,098
- Game weather: Cloudy, 71°F
- Referee: Gary Anspach
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Fort Hays State
Emporia State at Fort Hays State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Emporia State | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | • Fort Hays State | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 19 | - Date: October 12
- Location: Lewis Field Stadium, Hays, KS
- Game start: 7:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:35
- Game attendance: 6,735
- Game weather: Cool, 65°F
- Referee: Bob Pritchett
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Central Missouri
Central Missouri at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • #14 Central Missouri | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 34 | Emporia State | 7 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 27 | - Date: October 19
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:18
- Game attendance: 4,532
- Game weather: Mostly clear, 67°F
- Referee: Scott Hardin
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Missouri Western
Emporia State at Missouri Western | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Emporia State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | • Missouri Western | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 | - Date: October 26
- Location: Spratt Stadium, Saint Joseph, MO
- Game start: 1:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:00
- Game attendance: 4,583
- Game weather: Partly sunny, 53°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
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Washburn
Washburn at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • Washburn | 14 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 37 | Emporia State | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 | - Date: November 2
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:43
- Game attendance: 4,098
- Game weather: Sunny, 53°F
- Referee: James Brookhart
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Missouri Southern
Emporia State at Missouri Southern | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | • Emporia State | 3 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 29 | Missouri Southern | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | |
Central Oklahoma
Central Oklahoma at Emporia State | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total | Central Oklahoma | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | • Emporia State | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 34 | - Date: November 16
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 pm CST
- Elapsed time: 2:42
- Game attendance: 3,017
- Game weather: Sunny, 60°F
- Referee: Craig Helser
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References
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - Facilities - Welch Stadium". Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Weast, Don (September 3, 2019). "Emporia State Football Opens Season Against Northeastern State". Emporia State University Athletics (Press release). Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Higgins, Garin". Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- ^ "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association – Conference History". Themiaa.com. May 21, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Weast, Don (November 10, 2018). "Emporia State Football Secures Bowl Bid with 35–28 win at Central Oklahoma" (Press release). Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Football Media Day Set For July 31, MIAA Network To Stream Event". Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Lincoln football returning to MIAA for 2019 season". News Tribune. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Sherwood, Dylan (July 31, 2019). "Hornets picked sixth in MIAA Preseason Poll". Emporia Gazette. Retrieved August 4, 2019.
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - 2019 Football Roster". Emporia State Athletics. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ "Emporia State University Athletics - 2019 Football Schedule". Retrieved June 28, 2019.
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