Hornets @ Bearcats

[NWFanatic]

Gundy needs to come back in soon

[ZubCat81]

Go, Bearcats! QB Ruhnke and WR Luke Mathews connect for 29-yd TD. NW 14-9. Lots of time in this 4th Qtr ... 10:59. NW defense was absolutely stellar in the 3rd Qtr.

[ZubCat81]

NW Defense tormenting the ESU QB with pressure the series after the NW TD.

[NWFanatic]

No surprise here but NW just turned it over for the 7th time 🤬🤬🤬

[reloadmvp]

Gundy needs to come back in soon

Would have been nice. It’s too bad they didn’t get rolling before he went out. Would have been in a lot better position.

[lleachieshusband]

No surprise here but NW just turned it over for the 7th time 🤬🤬🤬

Still trying to give the game away?

[optionright]

If the bees pull this out,they will think they can do anything.

[reloadmvp]

Time for defense to get this one done.

[reloadmvp]

If the bees pull this out,they will think they can do anything.

Beating this team wouldn’t say much….

[optionright]

Not gonna happen.

[NWFanatic]

NW D did it again-all NW needed was one 1st down to ice the game but couldn’t even do that

[reloadmvp]

3rd string guy on 3 and 10… that’s just great.

[reloadmvp]

Congrats NW.
Final
14-9
hell of a defensive game.

[NWFanatic]

Final Bearcats 14 bugs 9!
D deserved the win but truthfully the o didn’t

[RollChos]

The Emporia State Hornets are flying high with an unbeaten record and have their sights set on continuing their dominance in the MIAA. Coming off a thrilling overtime win against Missouri Western, they’re ready to take on the Northwest Missouri Bearcats in what could be a statement game. Here’s why the Hornets could come out on top again:

🔑 Key Storylines:

1. Streaks & Records: The Hornets are on an 8-game win streak, the second-longest active streak in Division II. Emporia’s defense led the charge last season against Northwest Missouri, pulling off a 33-13 victory and snapping a 29-game losing streak to the Bearcats. Can they repeat the feat and make it two in a row?
2. Dominating Defense: Emporia’s defense is no joke, leading the nation in interceptions and ranking 7th in pass efficiency defense. Playmakers like Tyler Schultze, who ranks 11th in the nation in interceptions, will be looking to shut down the Bearcats’ offense again this year.
3. Gunnar Gundy’s Hot Hand: Quarterback Gunnar Gundy is lighting it up! With 4th-best passing yards in the nation and top-10 in TD passes, he’s been a game-changer all season. His connection with receiver Tyler Kahmann (3rd nationally in TD receptions) has been electric.
4. Northwest’s Challenge: The Bearcats are having a tough season at 2-2, but they can’t be counted out. Chris Ruhnke leads their offense, and they’ll be looking to pull off an upset. However, the Bearcats’ struggles, especially against top-tier defenses, could leave them vulnerable.

💥 Players to Watch:

• Emporia State QB Gunnar Gundy: 1,200+ passing yards, 12 TDs in just 4 games.
• WR Tyler Kahmann: 6 TDs, making him one of the top threats in Division II.
• DB Tyler Schultze: 3 INTs already this season, ready to lock down the Bearcats’ air attack.

🏈 Prediction: Emporia State 31, Northwest Missouri 17

Thanks for all this nonsense. Didn’t age well.