SEMO vs. Southern Illinois football

Southeast Missouri State's Michael Ford celebrates with Marlon Hampton, left, and Chad Meredith after Ford scored on a 21-yard touchdown run after intercepting a pass by Southern Illinois quarterback Mark Iannotti during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Ryan McCrum kicks the first field goal of the game with Southern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Eriq Moore, left, and John Popovich celebrate after Moore's 42-yard touchdown run after he recovered a fumble by Southern Illinois' Connor Iwema during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's DeMichael Jackson carries for 52 yards against Southern Illinois during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Tay Bender takes the snap against Southern Illinois during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Travis Sanders tries unsuccessfully to block a field goal by Southern Illinois' Austin Johnson during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Tay Bender throws a pass against Southern Illinois during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz watches the Southern Illinois game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Paul McRoberts scores a touchdown against Southern Illinois before the PAT that would tie the game at 24-24 in the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Stephen Dunn hoists Paul McRoberts who scored a touchdown against Southern Illinois during the third quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southern Illinois quarterback Mark Iannotti fumbles the ball after a sack by Southeast Missouri's Kendall Donnerson, left, which Roper Garrett, right, recovered for 20 yards during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southern Illinois quarterback Mark Iannotti fumbles the ball after a sack by Southeast Missouri's Kendall Donnerson, left, which Roper Garrett, right, recovered for 20 yards during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Roper Garrett rushes for 20 yards after recovering a fumble by Southern Illinois' Mark Iannotti during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Adrian Davis takes a pass from Tay Bender before Southern Illinois' Jefferson Vea tackles him during the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State fans get fired up near the end of the game with Southern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Ryan Moore celebrates the Redhawks' 27-24 victory over Southern Illinois as time expires in the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Josh Kinzer, left, and Kendall Donnerson celebrate the 27-24 victory over Southern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State players and fans celebrate the 27-24 victory over Southern Illinois Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State coach Tom Matukewicz is congratulated by Bill Gosche after the Redhawks' 27-24 victory over Southern Illinois Saturday night, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State's Ryan McCrum takes a moment after his team's 27-24 victory over Southern Illinois Saturday night, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. McCrum's field goal broke a tied scored with seconds remaining in the game. (Fred Lynch)

Southeast Missouri State football players including Darrius Darden-Box (6) celebrate their 27-24 victory over Southern Illinois Saturday night, Sept. 12, 2015 at Houck Stadium. (Fred Lynch)