Gunnar Gundy Named MIAA Offensive Player of the Week

Emporia, Kan. – Emporia State quarterback Gunnar Gundy has been named the MIAA Football Offensive Athlete of the Week, presented by Mammoth.

Gundy set an Emporia State record for the most total yards by a quarterback in his Hornet and MIAA debut with 391 yards in the Hornets 30-14 Turnpike Tussle win over Washburn. Brent Wilson held the previous mark for most total yards in his first start with 375 against Fort Hays State to open the 2013 season.

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Gundy gets the honor.

The junior transfer went 27-of-41 for 292 yards with three touchdowns in the air while connecting with nine different Hornet receivers. He also added 99 rushing yards on 11 carries for the most rushing yards by a Hornet quarterback since Brent Wilson had 108 in a 46-42 win over Pittsburg State in 2015.  Gundy completed his final eight passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns to turn a 9-7 lead with 2:11 left in the third quarter into a 30-7 lead with 6:23 left in the game.

The Stillwater, Okla. native leads the MIAA in passing yards, touchdown passes and total offense while ranking fifth nationally in total offense after Week Zero.

The Hornets are back in action on Saturday, September 7 when they play host to Angelo State.  Kick-off for the MIAA TV Game of the Week is set for 1:00 p.m. from Jones Field at Welch Stadium.