The MIAA will be holding its Preseason Football media day Tuesday in Kansas City.
Emporia State Coach Garin Higgins along with Linebacker Jace McDown and Offensive lineman Hayden Reed will be featured at 1:00 pm.
The MIAA will be web streaming the Media Day at themiaa.com beginning at 9:30 am.
Emporia State Coach Garin Higgins the strength of the 2021 Hornets will be the defense.
Jace McDown leads a group of linebackers that will be the backbone of the defense.
Hayden Reed is one of the few returning starters on offense. He says offensively it begins up front.
Emporia State opens training camp August 11th and will kick-off the season September 4th at Northeastern State.
Coach Garin Higgins on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM.
Jace McDown and Hayden Reed on KVOE 1400AM/96.9FM.
2021 MIAA Football Preseason Coaches Poll
1. Northwest Missouri (10) – 120 points
T-2. Central Missouri (1) – 105 points
T-2. Fort Hays State (1) – 105 points
4. Nebraska Kearney – 86 points
5. Missouri Western – 71 points
6. Washburn – 69 points
7. Pittsburg State – 66 points
8. Emporia State – 55 points
9. Central Oklahoma – 52 points
T-10. Missouri Southern – 24 points
T-10. Northeastern State – 24 points
12. Lincoln – 15 points
2021 MIAA Football Preseason Media Poll
1. Northwest Missouri (10) – 142 points
2. Central Missouri (1) – 124 points
3. Fort Hays State (1) – 120 points
4. Missouri Western – 99 points
5. Nebraska Kearney – 98 points
6. Pittsburg State – 91 points
7. Washburn – 70 points
8. Central Oklahoma – 62 points
9. Emporia State – 56 points
10. Missouri Southern – 33 points
11. Northeastern State – 25 points
12. Lincoln – 16 points
