SEMO vs. SIU football

Southeast Missouri State football players pose with a trophy ship wheel after winning the "War for the Wheel" game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive linebacker Clarence Thornton (50) waves the American flag as he leads the team onto the field for the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back Bydarrius Knighten (2) bumps shoulders with defensive back Marcus Lucas (7) before the start of the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back DJ Freeman (11) falls to the ground while intercepting a pass intended for SIU wide receiver Raphael Leonard (11) during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back DJ Freeman (11) shows off the ball after intercepting a pass intended for SIU wide receiver Raphael Leonard (11) during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State backup quarterback Anthony Cooper (7) flashes a thumbs up to quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (not pictured) during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State kicker Jake Reynolds (36) makes a punt during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Field judge Burney Jenkins tosses the football to an official up the field during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game between Southeast Missouri State and SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tom Matukewicz watches from the sideline during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) finds a hole as offensive linebacker Junior Pierre (78) blocks SIU cornerback Madre Harper (25) during a game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State tight end Austin Crump (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State offensive linemen Elijah Swehla (77) and Jimmy Keutzer (72) celebrate with tight end Austin Crump (84) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State freshman wide receiver Gavin Webb, right, holds a football on the sideline before the start of the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) cheers on members of the defense during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State tight end Austin Crump (84) wears the "Sign Off" pendant on the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

SIU defenders swarm Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) during a kickoff return in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) puts out a hand to stiff arm SIU outside linebacker Cody Crider (29) during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

After breaking one tackle by SIU cornerback Madre Harper (25), Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) is brought down by SIU safety Jeremy Chinn (2) during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State offensive lineman Elijah Swehla (77) holds an SIU defender's helmet after a play in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Coaches on the Southeast Missouri State sideline yell to a referee while attempting to point out an illegal SIU formation during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) watches from the sideline during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tom Matukewicz argues with line judge Daryl Crosthwaite for an illegal formation penalty against SIU during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive backs KT McCollin (26) and Shabari Davis (24) lead the team into the locker room at halftime in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young (1) listens to coaches on the sideline during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young (1) wears a "Sign Off" pendant after making an interception during a game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) looks at the scoreboard during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) looks at the scoreboard during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) catches a kickoff during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tom Matukewicz watches from the sideline during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Terry scored four touchdowns in the game and earned 311 rushing yards, setting a Southeast and Ohio Valley Conference single-game rushing record. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State offensive linemen Jimmy Keutzer (72) and Lucas Orchard (65) celebrate with running back Marquis Terry (3) after a touchdown in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back KT McCollin 926) walks the sideline during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Zack Smith (9) jumps in frustration after being tackled during a kickoff return during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State kicker Kendrick Tiller (37) sends the ball down the field during a kickoff in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) celebrates on the sideline after retaking the lead during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacanterina (10) places the "Sign Off" pendant around the neck of each player on the offensive line after a Southeast touchdown during a game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) runs the ball during a game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Zack Smith (9) scrambles for extra yards as he is tackled by SIU outside linebacker Airan Reed (3) during a game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State inside linebacker Zach Hall (5) wipes sweat from his eye during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Jerrick Orr (4) and SIU outside linebacker Airan Reed (3) dispute a first down call during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) looks up after being tackled by SIU safety Michael Elbert (37) during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) looks back at SIU safety Michael Elbert (37) while running through the end zone during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back Shabari Davis (24) maintains tight coverage on SIU wide receiver Raphael Leonard (11) and forces him to misses a catch in the end zone during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) kneels to pray in the back of the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry (3) walks the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State football team chaplain Mike Litzelfelner reacts after an intercepted pass by Daniel Santacaterina (not pictured) is called back due to a roughing the passer penalty against SIU defensive tackle Malik Haynes (not pictured) during the final minutes of the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. The penalty revived Southeast's offensive drive and led to a game-winning touchdown. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Zack Smith (9) stares into the crowd at Saluki Stadium after taking the lead in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) smiles as he comes off the field after throwing a touchdown pass during the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State inside linebacker Eli Morris (27) poses for a photo with tight end Austin Crump (84) after winning the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (6) sprays water in the air as time expires in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

A white board lies on the Southeast Missouri State sideline in the final seconds of the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Josh Price (91) looks to the crowd as time expires in the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Josh Price (91) storms the field with his teammates after winning the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State tight end Austin Crump (84) wears the "Sign Off" pendant as he celebrates on the field after scoring the game-winning touchdown against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State football players pose with a trophy ship wheel after winning the "War of the Wheel" game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State football players pose with their trophy after winning the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive linebacker Clarence Thornton (50) holds the trophy after winning the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacanterina (10) hoists the wheel after defeating SIU in the "War of the Wheel" game on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State football players raise their helmets to fans in the crowd as defensive linebacker Clarence Thornton (50) shrugs to the camera after winning the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tom Matukewicz takes off his visor and waves to fans after winning the inaugural "War for the Wheel" rivalry game against SIU on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)