Emporia State’s Landon Boss named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week
EMPORIA (KSNT) – The Osage City kid has done it again. Emporia State linebacker Landon Boss has been named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week. It marks the fourth time Boss has received the award during the 2026 season and the seventh overall. In the 34-22 win over Missouri Western, Boss posted nine tackles, […]
Emporia State linebacker Landon Boss has been named the MIAA Defensive Player of the Week for the fourth time in the 2026 season. This achievement, which occurred during the Osage City institution's 34-22 victory over Missouri Western, highlights Boss's exceptional performance. In that game, he registered nine tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble, contributing significantly to the Hornets' success.
Additionally, Boss set a career-high with 4.5 tackles for loss. His impressive statistics place him at the forefront of the nation in tackles for loss and MIAA rankings, while also ranking him ninth in the nation in forced fumbles and eleventh in total tackles. As the No. 9 Hornets prepare to face Missouri Southern at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, Boss is poised to continue making his mark on the field.
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