Gorillas Set to Host Griffons for Homecoming Game Saturday

PITTSBURG — The Pittsburg State University football team will return to the friendly confines of Carnie Smith Stadium for the first time since Sept. 5 as the Gorillas entertain Missouri Western State University in their Homecoming Game Saturday (Oct. 17). Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. (CDT). Pitt State is 1-5 (1-3 MIAA) on the season. The Gorillas dropped a 16-9 road decision to Washburn University last Saturday (Oct. 10) at Topeka. Pitt State snapped an uncharacteristic four-game losing streak to open the season with a 34-27 overtime road win over the University of Nebraska-Kearney last two weeks ago. Pitt…