Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football

The Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football program is the intercollegiate American football team for the Southeast Missouri State University located in the U.S. state of Missouri. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Ohio Valley Conference. The school's first football team was fielded in 1902. The team plays its home games at the 11,015-seat Houck Stadium. They are coached by Tom Matukewicz.

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football
2020 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks football team
First season1902
Athletic directorBrady Barke
Head coachTom Matukewicz
5th season, 24–34 (.414)
StadiumHouck Stadium
(Capacity: 11,015)
LocationCape Girardeau, Missouri
NCAA divisionDivision I FCS
ConferenceOhio Valley Conference
All-time record431–481–36 (.474)
Conference titles19
ColorsRed and Black[1]
         
Websitegosoutheast.com

History

Southeast Missouri State first competed in football in 1904.[2] In 1912, the school joined the Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA), which later joined the NCAA as a Division II conference.[3] The football team had its first known head coach, J.F. Corleux, in 1915. Corleux remained head coach until 1929.[4]

In 1991, Southeast Missouri State joined the Ohio Valley Conference and moved up to the Division I-AA level.

Classifications
  • 1952–1957: NAIA
  • 1958–1972: NCAA College Division
  • 1973–1990: NCAA Division II
  • 1991–present: NCAA Division I–AA/FCS

Conference memberships

Conference championships

Southeast Missouri State has won 18 conference championships, 12 outright and six shared.[5][6]

Season Conference Coach Overall Record Conference Record
1937Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmmett Stuber9–05–0
1942†Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmmett Stuber4–2–13–1
1946Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationEmmett Stuber8–0–15–0
1955Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationKenneth Knox9–05–0
1957Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationKenneth Knox6–2–14–0–1
1958Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationKenneth Knox7–1–15–0
1959Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationKenneth Knox7–25–0
1962Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationKenneth Knox7–35–0
1967Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationKenneth Knox8–25–0
1968Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationTom Thrower6–45–0
1969†Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationTom Thrower8–24–1
1973Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationJim Lohr6–45–1
1975Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationJim Lohr7–46–0
1976†Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationJim Lohr7–3–14–1–1
1977†Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationJim Lohr7–3–14–1–1
1987†Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationBob Smith6–4–14–0–1
1988†Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic AssociationBill Maskill6–45–1
2010Ohio Valley ConferenceTony Samuel9–37–1
2019†Ohio Valley ConferenceTom Matukewicz9–37–1

† Co-champions

FCS Playoffs results

The Redhawks have appeared in the FCS playoffs three times with an overall record of 1–3.

Year Round Opponent Result
2010Second RoundEastern WashingtonL 17–37
2018First Round
Second Round		Stony Brook
Weber State		W 28–14
L 23–48
2019First RoundIllinois StateL 6–24

Rivalries

Southeast Missouri State has an in-state rivalry with Missouri State.[7] The two schools last played in 2008, and Missouri State leads the series 46–28.[8]

Another rivalry is with Southern Illinois. The annual series between the schools went on hiatus after 2005 and resumed in 2010.[9] In 2013, the two schools played in a game called the College Classic, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.[10] In the first-ever football game held at Busch, Southern Illinois won 36-19.[11] In 2014, the rivalry game was played at SIU's stadium in Carbondale, Illinois, and Southern Illinois won 50-23. Southeast Missouri State leads the series 39–35–8 as of 2014.[8][12]

Within the Ohio Valley Conference, Southeast Missouri State's rival is Murray State.[13][14] Murray State leads the series 38–10–1 as of 2014.[8][15]

Notable former players
NameYears playedPosition
Eugene Amano2000–2003Center
Dan Connolly2001–2005Offensive tackle
Kenneth Dement1951–1955Offensive tackle/Defensive tackle
Ray Goodson2001–2004Tight End
Ken Iman1958–1959Center
Edgar Jones2003–2006Linebacker
Dimitri Patterson2001–2004Cornerback
Willie Ponder1999–2002Wide receiver
Angel Rubio1993–1997Defensive tackle
Marquis Walker1992–1995Cornerback
Mike Wood1974–1977Kicker
Drew Forbes2015-2019 Offensive Guard

Current coaching staff

[16]

NamePosition
Tom MatukewiczHead Coach
Bryce SaiaDefensive Coordinator/Secondary
Jeromy McDowellOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Matt MartinSpecial Teams Coordinator/Outside Linebackers
Justin DrudikWide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator
Ray SmithCornerbacks
Jerone WilliamsDefensive Line
Joe UhlsTight Ends
Tyler FrenchInside Linebackers
Ben BlakeOffensive Line
Brandon JacksonRunning Backs
Mac RobinsonOffensive Assistant
Brayden HerdicSpecial Teams Assistant
Brett BlackmanDirector of Operations/Equipment Manager
Jason ZerbachHead Strength & Conditioning Coach

Future non-conference opponents

Announced schedules as of November 15, 2018.[17]

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
vs Southern Illinois at Ole Miss at Missouri at Iowa State at Missouri
at Montana State at Southern Illinois
at Missouri

References
  1. "Brand - SEMO". Retrieved April 3, 2016.
  2. 2014 media guide, p. 204.
  3. http://themiaa.com/sports/2012/5/18/about.aspx
  4. 2014 media guide, p. 159.
  5. DeLassus, David (2015). "Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Conference Champions". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  6. "2014 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Football Information Guide". Southeast Missouri State University. 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2015.
  7. "Bears Renew Longest Rivalry With Saturday Night's Game at Southeast". Missouri State Bears. September 18, 2008. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  8. "Series records" (PDF), 2014 Southeast Missouri State Football Guide, p. 136
  9. Mishow, Marty (September 17, 2010). "Southeast, Southern Illinois football coaches enjoy renewed rivalry". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  10. "Southern Illinois and SE Miss State to play first football game in Busch Stadium". GamedayR. April 15, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  11. Mishow, Marty (September 22, 2003). "Southeast bows to SIU in first football game at Busch Stadium". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  12. "Turnovers Doom Redhawks in 50-23 Loss to Southern Illinois". Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. September 13, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  13. "SEMO Football Set To Host Rival Murray State Saturday". Missouri Sports Redux. October 9, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  14. "Redhawks Host Rival Murray State Saturday". Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. October 7, 2013. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
  15. http://goracers.com/news/2014/10/11/FB_1011143907.aspx?path=football
  16. 2019 Football Coaching Staff, retrieved May 31, 2019
  17. "Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Football Schedules and Future Schedules". fbschedules.com. Retrieved 2018-11-15.
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