Venue & Game Details
Location: Francis G. Welch Stadium, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Kickoff: 1:00 p.m. CT
Broadcast: MIAA Network / Local Radio (KFFX 104.9 FM)
Weather Forecast (Emporia, KS)
Kickoff Temp: ~71°F
Conditions: Mostly sunny, mild fall afternoon
Wind: Light SSW at 6–8 mph
Impact: Minimal; excellent football weather
Injury Report
Missouri Southern State: No major injuries reported; WR Isaiah Padello and DB Shawn Smith expected to play after minor knocks.
Emporia State: No major injuries reported; QB Ben Harris fully active and leading the nation in completions.
Player Matchups
Emporia State Hornets
QB Ben Harris: Nation’s leader in completions, 2nd in passing yards and total offense.
WR Corey Thomas: 400+ yards, 3 TD.
RB committee approach: 120 YPG rushing.
Defense: Opportunistic, 6 INTs this season.
Missouri Southern State Lions
QB Dalton Demos: 1,050 yards, 7 TD, 5 INT.
WR Isaiah Padello: 300+ yards, 2 TD.
RB committee: 140 YPG rushing.
Defense: Allowing 34.6 PPG, gave up 62 to Central Missouri two weeks ago.
Key Battle: Harris’ high-volume passing attack vs. MSSU’s secondary, which has struggled against elite QBs.
Team Records & Recent Form
Emporia State
W vs Minot State 27-7
L @ Nebraska-Kearney 34-20
L vs Pittsburg State 42-29
W @ Missouri Western 50-14
L @ Angelo State 41-20
Missouri Southern State
W vs Midwestern State 33-19
W @ Southwest Baptist 38-31
L vs Northwest Missouri State 21-14
L @ Central Missouri 62-10
L vs Fort Hays State 28-21
Series History
All-time: Emporia State leads 27-21.
Recent dominance: Emporia State has won 12 straight (2010–2024).
Last meeting (Oct 12, 2024): Emporia State 49, MSSU 30.
MSSU’s last win: 2009 (34-13).
Betting Trends
Emporia State: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS; 3-2 O/U.
Missouri Southern: 2-3 SU, 1-4 ATS; 4-1 O/U.
Emporia has covered in 8 of last 10 vs MSSU.
MSSU overs have hit in 4 of 5 games this season.
Projected Score: Emporia State 38, Missouri Southern 24
Game Odds
Missouri Southern State Lions 57
Emporia State Hornets – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
