The Emporia State football team is receiving a vote in this week’s national coaches poll.
That makes 6 MIAA schools either ranked or receiving votes.
Northwest Missouri State is ranked 2nd behind Ferris State.
Nebraska Kearney is ranked 11th.
Washburn, Pittsburg State, and Missouri Western are also receiving votes.
The Hornets are coming off a 42-17 win over Northeastern State. Coach Garin Higgins called it a good start.
The Hornets will travel to Edmond, Oklahoma to play Central Oklahoma Thursday night.