SEMO vs. Stony Brook football

Southeast head coach Tom Matukewicz, right, links arms with his team as part of a pre-game ritual before the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) throws a pass during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) eludes Stony Brook defenders on his way to a rushing touchdown during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) lunges across the goal line to score a rushing touchdown during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast running back Marquis Terry (3) weaves through Stony Brook defenders during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast running back Marquis Terry (3) tries to hurdle a Stony Brook defender during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast defensive lineman Clarence Thornton (50) and linebacker Demarcus Rogers celebrate after sacking the Stony Brook quarterback during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast's inside linebacker Zach Hall (5) jumps to successfully swat the ball away as the Stony Brook quarterback attempts a pass during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

A young man in a mattress costume races another mattress-racer as part of a halftime contest during the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (6) catches a pass to score his second touchdown of the game against Stony Brook during the Redhawks' 28-14 win at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast defensive lineman Reggie Miles (95) continues to pursue the Stony Brook quarterback after losing his helmet, earning a foul during the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Clarence Thornton (50) and Omardrick Douglas (52) excite fans during the final minutes of a Football Championship Subdivision playoff game against Stony Brook on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast defensive lineman Clarence Thornton (50) holds an impromptu sign up with teammates as the Redhawks began to celebrate their 28-14 win over Stony Brook in the waning seconds of the game at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast running back Geno Hess (32) celebrates with teammates on the field after the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast running back Geno Hess (32) smiles for the camera as he celebrates with teammates on the field after the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast defensive lineman Cameron Meeks (97) smiles as the Redhawks band plays after the Redhawks' 28-14 win over Stony Brook at Houck Stadium Saturday. (Tyler Graef ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State lineman Junior Pierre (78) and wide receiver Jerrick Orr (4) celebrate after defeating Stony Brook in a Football Championship Subdivision playoff game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)