SEMO vs. Arkansas State football

Southeast Missouri State football head coach Tom Matukewicz looks out before taking the field with his team to face Arkansas State in the first game of the season Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Fans find their seats at Centennial Bank Stadium as players warm up Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Clarence Thornton (50) shakes hands with Al Young (1) while warming up to play Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State inside linebacker Eli Morris pumps his fist while warming up to play Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State football head coach Tom Matukewicz, watches his players warm up to play Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

The American Flag is flown into Centennial Bank Stadium via parachuter during the opening ceremony of a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State mascot Rowdy Redhawks strikes a pose as pyrotechnics ignite in the distance Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Trai Hodges makes a catch while warming up to play Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Kobe Bryer, right, talks to teammates on the sidelines during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State kicker Jake Reynolds (36) pats running back Marquis Terry (3) on the shoulder during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina (10) looks to pass during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State offensive line coach Ben Blake talks to players on the sideline during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Arkansas State wide receiver Jonathan Adams Jr. celebrates a second-quarter touchdown as Southeast Missouri State's Marcus Goree (34) and Shabari Davis (24) watch Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tom Matukewicz talks to an official while team personnel evaluate Clarence Thornton (50) during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry stands on the sideline during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State offensive linemen Ryan Truvillion (64) and Preston Haynes (74) high-five wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson (6) during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina takes the snap during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri state running back Brayden Hull reacts after Daniel Santacaterina was injured against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina gives a thumbs-up as he is loaded onto a cart after getting injured against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina claps his hand as he leaves the field on the cart after getting injured against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Santacaterina later returned to the sidelines. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Marquis Terry breaks away from the Arkansas State defense during a 67-yard touchdown run against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Marquis Terry carries the ball on his 67-yard touchdown run against Arkansas State in the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State strength and conditioning coach Ryan Napoli, left, congratulates Marquis Terry after his 67-yard touchdown run against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State inside linebacker Demarcus Rogers (51) smiles at a teammate during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back KT McCollin catches a towel on the sideline during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back Bydarrius Knighten tosses the ball to an official during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Anthony Cooper (7) and running back Geno Hess (32) exit the field at halftime against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back Jermel Adams looks at the scoreboard during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Clarance Thornton yells to a teammate on the sideline during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Anthony Cooper motions to a receiver while running outside of the pocket during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Zack Smith (9) looks for an opening in the Arkansas State defense during a kick return in the third quarter of a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Arkansas State safety Jefferie Gibson, lower left, pushes Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Zack Smith (9) back onto the ground as he tries to stand up after a tackle during a kick return in the third quarter of a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State players line up to face the Arkansas State defense for a snap in the third quarter of a game Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Anthony Cooper looks at the scoreboard in the fourth quarter of a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back Bydarrius Knighten (2) comes off the field after recovering a fumble in the fourth quarter of a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Anthony Cooper (7) runs the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young waves to a young fan during a game against Arkansas State on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)