Football: Illinois State vs SEMO

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com

The Southeast Missouri State football team's season came to an end following a 35-27 loss to No. 12 Illinois State in the opening round of the 2024 FCS playoffs.

Former SEMO All-American center and Rimington Award winner Eugene Amano with the honorary pregame flag wave against Illinois State on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Houck Field. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
The SEMO football team runs onto the field against Illinois State in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO running back Brandon Epton Jr. pregame against Illinois State on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
The entire SEMO football team lines up during the coin toss against Illinois State on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO wide receiver Dorian Anderson celebrates with his Redhawk teammates after a receiving touchdown against Illinois State on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Houck Field. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO redshirt freshman wide receiver Donnie Cheers celebrates following a reception against Illinois State on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO running back Brandon Epton Jr. rumbles through the Illinois State defense on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO senior quarterback Paxton DeLaurent rolls right and looks for an open receiver downfield against Illinois State on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)
SEMO kicker DC Pippin nails the PAT following a Redhawk touchdown against Illinois State on Saturday, Nov. 30. (Kaiden Karper ~ kkarper@semoball.com)