SEMO football at Southern Illinois

Sunday, November 1, 2020

Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics

Southern Illinois kicked a last-second field goal Friday to beat Southeast Missouri State 20-17 in the annual "War for the Wheel" game in Carbondale.

The "wheel" that represents the "War for the Wheel" rivalry between Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri State rests on the sideline during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Aaron Alston (85) battles to make a catch during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State quarterback Andrew Bunch gets hit after making a throw during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State quarterback Andrew Bunch (5) keeps the ball on a designed run during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State defensive back Shabari Davis (24) picks off a pass in the end zone on Southern Illinois' initial offensive play of the game Friday in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State runner Zion Custis gets wrapped up during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State running back Zion Custis gets brought down during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State running back Zion Custis gets tackled during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State defender Jontae Dobson (3) chases after Southern Illinois defender Roderick Campbell (27) on a special teams play during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State quarterback Andrew Bunch (5) gets tackled on a run during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State runner Geno Hess gets wrapped up during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State quarterback Andrew Bunch runs for a big gain during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Bryson Donnell (93) tries to fight through blocks during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Aaron Alston tries to make a catch during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State defenders Shabari Davis (left) and Omardrick Douglas (4) chase after Southern Illinois wide receiver Avante Cox before he scores during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
A Southeast Missouri State defender tries in vain to bring down Southern Illinois wide receiver Avante Cox before he scores during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State linebacker Bryant Pirtle (8) chases after Southern Illinois runner Javon Williams during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
The Southeast Missouri State defense wraps up a Southern Illinois ball-carrier during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State defensive back Bydarrius Knighten (2) chases after the last-second field goal attempt during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State running back Zion Custis gets brought down during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State running back Geno Hess gets tackled during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State defensive back Lawrence Johnson tackles Southern Illinois runner Javon Williams during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman LaWilliam Holmes (91) wraps up Southern Illinois quarterback Kare' Lyles on a run during Friday's game in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State quarterback Andrew Bunch falls on a fumble during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
Southeast Missouri State offensive linemen Jaden Rosenthal (64) and Dane Nelson (center) await the call by Redhawk quarterback Andrew Bunch (5) during Friday's game against Southern Illinois in Carbondale. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)
The Southern Illinois defense wraps up Southeast Missouri State running back Zion Custis (2) during Friday's game in Carbondale. Redhawk offensive lineman Josepha Siatini (72) is near the action. (Photo courtesy of Southern Illinois Athletics)