Southeast Football

Clemson University head football coach Dabo Swinney’s first-ever non-quarterback transfer portal pickup is coming straight out of Cape Girardeau. Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Tristan Smith announced his decision to transfer to Clemson on Monday, Dec. 16...

Southeast Missouri State linebacker Bryce Norman and kicker DC Pippin were named as first-team members in the FCS AP All-America team. SEMO offensive lineman Kobe Sixkiller was also named Offense honorable mention. Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott and Southern Utah running back Targhee Lambson, both finalists for the Walter Payton Award given to the most outstanding player in the Championship Subdivision...

Chase O'Neal was synonymous with Poplar Bluff Mules football this fall as a starter on both the offensive and defensive lines and also as a team leader. Now, that success is paying off for him, as he has signed to be a preferred walk-on at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau...

Paxton DeLaurent ended his college career as one of, if not the most consequential athlete in the history of Southeast Missouri State athletics. DeLaurent leaves SEMO with two of the Redhawks’ five Ohio Valley Conference titles and all the significant passing records (8,563 yards, 737 completions, 63 touchdowns in three years). He has punctuated his end by revealing his future plans by declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft...

Transferring is a part of life in college football because not all places, and players, are created equal. Everyone who plays football or basketball at Southeast Missouri State does so because they are motivated by the opportunities that playing for the Redhawks presents them with...

It’s a shame that one 1-3 month undermined what seemed like a potentially historic season. Southeast Missouri State’s FCS Playoff loss to Illinois State last week wasn’t just the end of the 2024 season, but the end of one of the most legendary football journeys in our community’s history...

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Tristan Smith announced on social media his intention to enter the transfer portal with one more year left of eligibility. "First and foremost, I would like to thank God," Smith said in his statement. "Thank you to SEMO for the past year I have been here. ...

In his final game at Houck Field, Southeast Missouri State senior quarterback Paxton DeLaurent had the equivalent of a warrior’s death. The Redhawks all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns, tied an FCS single-game record with 85 passing attempts in a 35-27 loss against Illinois State in the first round of the FCS Playoffs on Nov. 30...

Southeast Missouri State football’s playoff hopes dashed as Illinois State dominates behind a 35-27 loss in the opening round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Houck Field.

Southeast Missouri State football takes on Illinois State in the FCS playoff opener on Saturday and will look to right the ship following a loss in the regular season finale. Read how the Redhawks can leverage home advantage and rebound at Houck Field.

SEMO football's Paxton DeLaurent and Bryce Norman earn 2024 Big South-OVC Player of the Year honors, marking a historic first for the Redhawks. The seniors are also two of 13 SEMO players to earn all-conference selections.

Southeast Missouri State will host a game in the first round of the FCS Playoffs at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov 30. This is SEMO’s fifth FCS Playoff appearance and fourth since the 2018. The Redhawks (9-3) will host No. 12 seed Illinois State (9-3) despite being the lower seed. Illinois State’s stadium, Hancock Stadium, is reserved on Nov. 29-30 for the IHSA football state championship games...

Southeast Missouri State football ended its regular season with a 28-21 defeat to Tennessee State on Saturday at Nissan Stadium. After clinching the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference's automatic berth to the FCS playoffs, SEMO will await its opponent during Sunday's FCS Playoff selection show.

Who would have thought that the only obstacle standing in the way between the Southeast Missouri State football team and the outright Big South-OVC championship, a school record 10th win, and a spot in the FCS playoffs, is a team coached by an NFL legend?...

No. 11 SEMO travels to Nashville, Tenn. to take on Tennessee State with an outright OVC title and an FCS playoff berth at stake. Key storylines include SEMO's defensive response, run game impact, special teams, and potential record milestones.

SEMO offensive coordinator Jeromy McDowell's journey from Redhawks quarterback to a top FCS play-caller is marked by patience and adaptability. Flash forward to today and he now has the top-ranked OVC offense on the cusp of an outright conference championship.

The SEMO Redhawks secured a 54-45 win against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 16, setting the stage for a conference title bid at Tennessee State next weekend.

The SEMO Redhawks aim to bounce back against Western Illinois this Saturday following their first FCS loss. Can Coach Matukewicz's squad inch closer to securing a playoff spot and conference title?

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks host a Western Illinois team that is trying to emulate the example set by head coach Tom Matukewicz. The Leathernecks, under first-year head coach Joe Davis, are 3-7, 2-4 in their first season in the Big South-OVC. It's an improvement over the past two winless seasons during their final years in the Missouri Valley Football Conference...

Senior outside linebacker Sam Cook has shined in recent weeks for SEMO, which is aiming to rebound against Western Illinois this Saturday. After a tough loss at Lindenwood, Cook's standout defense offers hope as the Redhawks continue to chase their FCS Playoff dream.

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks host the Leathernecks of Western Illinois in the final home game of the regular season on Saturday, Nov. 16. SEMO (8-2, 5-1 Big South-OVC) dropped to No. 12 in the nation after the 24-12 upset loss at Lindenwood a week ago. The Redhawks still sit atop the Big South-Ohio Valley Conference while Western Illinois (3-7, 2-4 Big South-OVC) is seventh in the conference standings...

Third time was the charm for Lindenwood. The Lions saluted their seniors and shocked the FCS world with a shocking upset win over No. 6 Southeast Missouri State 24-12 on a soaked Saturday afternoon in St. Charles. It was the first time the Lions took home the Gameball Brawl trophy since moving to Division I and establishing the Big South-OVC rivalry with SEMO. The Redhawks have won the past two meetings by double-digits...