Emporia State football coach Garin Higgins has announced the signing of 27 high school players and seven transfers to attend Emporia State and play football for the Hornets. The signees include players from several states, including Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Alabama. The team is set to return ten players on offense and seven on defense that started in the Heritage Bowl, coming off an 9-3 season and a Bowl Championship.

By the Numbers
  • The signing of 27 high school players and seven transfers
  • Players from seven different states: Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Alabama, Connecticut, and Illinois
  • The team's record over the last two seasons: 18-6
State of Play
  • Emporia State football is looking to build on a successful 9-3 season, coming off a Bowl Championship
  • The team is set to return ten offensive and seven defensive players who started in the Heritage Bowl
What's Next

The football coaching staff will host the 2024 Signing Day Bash to go over the new signings in depth, and the team is aiming to continue its success on the field with the new additions.