Along with Higgins, there are 9 assistants.
Name
|
Position
|
Seasons at Emporia State
|
Alma Mater
|
Garin Higgins |
Head coach |
9 |
Emporia State (1992)
|
Mike LoPorto |
Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line coach |
8 |
Emporia State (2007)
|
Bryan Nardo |
Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers Coach |
4 |
Ohio (2008)
|
Matt Nardo |
Off. coordinator/recruiting Coord./Inside & H-backs/Receivers coach |
1 |
Ohio (2005)
|
Nathan Linsey |
Def. Secondary/special teams coordinator |
4 |
Emporia State (2010)
|
Justin Weiser |
Strength and conditioning/running backs |
3 |
Emporia State (2010)
|
Tony Koehling |
Offensive line coach |
1 |
Ohio (2013)
|
Terence Coleman |
Outside Receivers |
3 |
NW Oklahoma State (2000)
|
Chuck Detwiler |
Asst. secondary coach |
3 |
Utah State (1974)
|
Aaron Matthews |
Graduate Assistant – Defensive line coach |
2 |
Emporia State (2014)
|
Justin Drudik |
Graduate Assistant – Defensive backs coach |
1 |
Nebraska–Kearney (2014)
|
Daniel Goodman |
Graduate Assistant – Tight ends coach |
1 |
Emporia State (2014)
|
Damon Leiss |
Assistant coach – Defensive lines and Academics |
8 |
Capella (1984)
|
Patrick Crayton |
Receivers (AFCA internship)[6] |
2015 season |
NWOSU (2004)
|
Cale Cochran |
Football Operations |
2 |
Emporia State (current student)
|
Reference:[7]
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Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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September 3 | 7:00 p.m. | at Missouri Southern | | | | W 38–20 | 5,987 |
September 10/12 | 7:07 p.m./2:00 p.m. | Central Missouri | | | MIAA-TV | W 45–34 | 5,785 |
September 19 | 2:00 p.m. | at Central Oklahoma | | | | W 38–28 | 4,502 |
September 26 | 2:00 p.m. | Northeastern State | | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS
| | W 55–14 | 5,093 |
October 3 | 2:37 p.m. | at Lindenwood | No. 23 | | MIAA-TV | W 20–13 | 2,093 |
October 10 | 2:00 p.m. | No. 13 Pittsburg State | No. 18 | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS
| | W 46–42 | 6,306 |
October 17 | 2:00 p.m. | at Fort Hays State | No. 13 | | | L 24–27 | 3,094 |
October 24 | 2:00 p.m. | Missouri Western | No. 19 | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS
| | W 17–3 | 6,056 |
October 31 | 2:00 p.m. | Washburn | No. 17 | | | W 47–21 | 4,821 |
November 7 | 6:00 p.m. | at No. 2 NW Missouri State | No. 14 | | ASN | L 10–44 | 6,542 |
November 14 | 2:00 p.m. | Nebraska–Kearney | No. 19 | - Francis G. Welch Stadium
- Emporia, KS
| | W 52–34 | 3,897 |
November 21 | 1:00 p.m. | at No. 6 MSU–Mankato | No. 18 | | | W 51–49 | 1,104 |
November 28 | 1:00 p.m. | at No. 8 Henderson State | No. 18 | | | W 29–3 | 1,129 |
December 5 | 1:00 p.m. | at No. 1 NW Missouri State | No. 18 | - Bearcat Stadium
- Maryville, MO (NCAA Division II Quarterfinal)
| | L 17–38 | 5,155 |
|
Source: [8]
Game notes, regular season
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Emporia State at Missouri Southern
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Emporia State |
7 |
10 | 21 | 0 |
38 |
Missouri Southern |
3 |
7 | 10 | 0 |
20 |
- Date: September 3
- Location: Hughes Stadium, Joplin, MO
- Game start: 7:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:45
- Game attendance: 5,987
- Game weather: Clear, 89 °F (32 °C)
- Referee: John Adams
|
Central Missouri at Emporia State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Central Missouri |
14 |
10 | 7 | 3 |
34 |
• Emporia State |
3 |
21 | 7 | 14 |
45 |
- Date: September 10/12
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 7:07 p.m./2:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:05
- Game attendance: 5,785
- Game weather: Mostly clear, 89 °F (32 °C)
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
|
Emporia State at Central Oklahoma
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• Emporia State |
7 |
14 | 7 | 10 |
38 |
Central Oklahoma |
7 |
7 | 7 | 7 |
28 |
- Date: September 19
- Location: Wantland Stadium, Edmond, OK
- Game start: 2:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:02
- Game attendance: 4,502
- Game weather: Cloudy, 89 °F (32 °C)
- Referee: Brian Moore
|
Northeastern State at Emporia State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Northeastern State |
0 |
7 | 7 | 0 |
14 |
• Emporia State |
21 |
21 | 10 | 3 |
55 |
- Date: September 26
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:48
- Game attendance: 5,093
- Game weather: Sunny, 80 °F (27 °C)
- Referee: Danny Harris
|
Emporia State at Lindenwood
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• #23 Emporia State |
7 |
7 | 0 | 6 |
20 |
Lindenwood |
0 |
3 | 7 | 3 |
13 |
- Date: October 3
- Location: Hunter Stadium, St. Charles, MO
- Game start: 2:37 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:57
- Game attendance: 2,093
- Game weather: Cloudy, 56 °F (13 °C)
- Referee: John Steiger
|
Pittsburg State at Emporia State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
#13 Pittsburg State |
14 |
14 | 7 | 7 |
42 |
• #18 Emporia State |
7 |
15 | 10 | 14 |
46 |
- Date: October 10
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 3:24
- Game attendance: 6,306
- Game weather: Sunny, 74 °F (23 °C)
- Referee: Sean Johnson
|
Emporia State at Fort Hays State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
#13 Emporia State |
10 |
0 | 0 | 14 |
24 |
• Fort Hays State |
0 |
6 | 7 | 14 |
27 |
- Date: October 17
- Location: Lewis Field, Hays, KS
- Game start: 2:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:48
- Game attendance: 3,094
- Game weather: Overcast, 61 °F (16 °C)
- Referee: Darewin Clardy
|
Missouri Western at Emporia State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Missouri Western |
0 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
3 |
• #19 Emporia State |
0 |
7 | 0 | 10 |
17 |
- Date: October 24
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:54
- Game attendance: 6,056
- Game weather: Mostly clear, 63 °F (17 °C)
- Referee: Craig Helser
|
Washburn at Emporia State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Washburn |
0 |
7 | 7 | 7 |
21 |
• #17 Emporia State |
13 |
24 | 3 | 7 |
47 |
- Date: October 31
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 p.m. CDT
- Elapsed time: 2:53
- Game attendance: 4,821
- Game weather: Overcast, 56 °F (13 °C)
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
|
Northwest Missouri State
edit
Emporia State at Northwest Missouri State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
#14 Emporia State |
0 |
10 | 0 | 0 |
10 |
• #2 NW Missouri State |
14 |
14 | 9 | 7 |
44 |
- Date: November 7
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 6:00 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:10
- Game attendance: 6,542
- Game weather: Clear, 50s°F
- Referee: Craig Hesler
|
Nebraska–Kearney at Emporia State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
Nebraska–Kearney |
14 |
6 | 7 | 7 |
34 |
• #19 Emporia State |
14 |
7 | 24 | 7 |
52 |
- Date: November 14
- Location: Welch Stadium, Emporia, KS
- Game start: 2:00 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:02
- Game attendance: 3,897
- Game weather: Sunny, 69 °F (21 °C)
- Referee: John Adams
|
Game notes, post-season
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Minnesota State–Mankato
edit
Emporia State at Minnesota State–Mankato
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• #18 Emporia State |
10 |
14 | 21 | 6 |
51 |
#6 MSU–Mankato |
14 |
14 | 7 | 14 |
49 |
- Date: November 21
- Location: Blakeslee Stadium, Mankato, MN
- Game start: 1:00 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 3:07
- Game attendance: 1,104
- Game weather: Cold & sunny, 28 °F (−2 °C)
- Referee: Bob Rose
|
Emporia State at Henderson State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
• #18 Emporia State |
0 |
16 | 6 | 7 |
29 |
#8 Henderson State |
0 |
0 | 0 | 3 |
3 |
|
Northwest Missouri State
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Emporia State at NW Missouri State
|
1 |
2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
#18 Emporia State |
0 |
10 | 7 | 0 |
17 |
• #1 NW Missouri State |
10 |
14 | 14 | 0 |
38 |
- Date: December 5
- Location: Bearcat Stadium, Maryville, MO
- Game start: 1:00 p.m. CST
- Elapsed time: 2:50
- Game attendance: 5,155
- Game weather: Clear, 40s°F
- Referee: Dwight Neibling
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