SEMO football practice at Houck Field

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina throws a pass Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 during the first practice in pads at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State running back Zion Custis carries the ball away from Britt Harris Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 during the first practice in pads at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Jacob Buie throws a pass during the first practice in pads Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Austin Crump carries the ball away from Shabari Davis during the first practice in pads Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back KT McCollin stops a drive by running back Zion Custis during the first practice in pads Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina hands off to running back Geno Hess during the first practice in pads Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Anthony Cooper throws a pass as coach Tom Matukewicz conducts the first practice in pads Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz gestures to his players Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Jerrick Orr carries the ball against three defenders during a drill Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Tyler Graef)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz grimaces in jest with his team after practice Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Tyler Graef)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz enjoys a light-hearted moment with his team after their practice Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018 at Houck Field. (Fred Lynch)