SEMO vs. Southern Illinois football

Southeast Missouri State's Logan Larson carries for 7 yards against Southern Illinois during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Marquis Terry is brought down by Southern Illinois' Ryan Neal on a 4-yard carry that set up a field goal during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz shouts to his team before a field goal was scored against Southern Illinois during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Tyler McLemore tries to catch a pass that was incomplete as Southern Illinois' Tory Lewis defends during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southern Illinois quarterback Sam Straub throws a pass over Southeast Missouri State's Chad Meredith during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Trevon Billington, left, watches as Southern Illinois' Jeremy Chinn intercepts a pass from Jesse Hosket during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Jesse Hosket throws a pass against Southern Illinois during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz watches the game with Southern Illinois during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Jesse Hosket throws a pass against Southern Illinois during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Chad Meredith (7) breaks up a pass by Southern Illinois quarterback Sam Straub as Southeast's Clarence Thornton looks on during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Kendall Donnerson intercepts a pass intended for Southern Illinois wide receiver Connor Iwema during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Trevon Billington carries 19 yards after a reception with Southern Illinois' Ryan Neal in pursuit during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Zack Smith jumps in celebration with Junior Pierre after scoring a touchdown against Southern Illinois during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State cheerleaders fire up the fans before the football game with Southern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Katelyn Mary Skaggs and the Southeast Marching Band perform at a tailgate before the Southeast Missouri State-Southern Illinois football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Rowdy Redhawk runs onto the field with the Southeast Missouri State football team for the game with Southern Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

The Southeast Marching Band performs at halftime of the Southeast Missouri State-Southern Illinois football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Pat and Margaret Carter, left, and Tom and Tammy Neal pose for a photo before the Southeast Missouri State-Southern Illinois football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)