The Missouri Western football team rebounded nicely last week defeating the Pittsburg State Gorillas 63-14 on the road and now sit 12th in the latest D2Footballl.com media poll which was released Tuesday morning.

The Griffons are 7-1 this season and 6-1 in MIAA play. This week the Griffons will hit the road for a tough battle against the undefeated Hornets of Emporia State University. The Hornets are 18th in the poll and 15th in the AFCA poll. Kickoff is set for 6:07 pm on Thursday, October 25 from Jones Field at Welch Stadium.

The game will be broadcast live on the MIAA Television Network which is aired on Channel 19 on Suddenlink Cable locally and KSMO Channel 62 in Kansas City.  To view the full television network affiliate list, log on to themiaa.com.  The game can also be heard live on the Griffon Sports Network (KFEQ 680 AM or KMRN 1360 AM) with the pregame show beginning at 5:00 PM.

— MWSU Sports Information —