#24 Emporia State Wins Top 25 Battle with #20 Michigan Tech 34-20

September 12, 2026-In a battle of top 25 programs #24 Emporia State tossed a second half shut out on the way to a 34-20 win over #20 Michigan Tech on Saturday afternoon at Welch Stadium. HOW IT HAPPENED The Hornet defense forced a three and out on the opening drive and the offense went 69 yards on five plays to take a 7-0 lead with 12:20 left in the opening quarter. ESU opened with a 49 yard reverse by Ondraye Beasley . Then Jamison Sarver went three of four for 20 yards capped by a three touchdown pass to Beasley.…