Emporia State quarterback Braden Gleason has been named the MIAA football offensive player of the week.
In the Hornets’ 56-10 victory over Lincoln on Thursday, Gleason went 42-of-49 for 442 yards with five touchdowns and added 22 yards on six carries and a touchdown.
Gleason led the Hornets to a school-record 541 total passing yards. Gleason is the first Hornet to throw for five touchdowns in back-to-back games.
Gleason currently leads Division II in total offense, passing offense, and points responsible for. Gleason also ranks third in all of college football in total offense and fourth in passing yards.
It’ll be a top 20 matchup Thursday when the Hornets travel to Maryville, Missouri to face Northwest Missouri.
In the latest AFCA DII Coaches Poll released Tuesday, Emporia State is No. 18, while Northwest is No. 5.
Pittsburg State is the other MIAA team ranked checking in at No. 3.
In the D2Football.com poll, Northwest is No. 5 while Emporia State is No. 15. Pittsburg State in No. 3 in the poll.
Hornets and Bearcats square off at 7 p.m. Thursday. Pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m. on Mix 104.9.
