Preview:
Non-Conference Match-up
University of Central Arkansas Bears at Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks
Saturday, September 19^th, 6:00pm, Cape Girardeau, Mo.
 
Head-to-Head: 1-1. UCA and SEMO have played twice all-time. The first game took place in Cape Girardeau in 2022, the Redhawks won that one 27-35. The second meeting took place in Conway in 2023. This match-up was an instant classic won by the Bears 38-33. The Redhawks jumped out to 17-6 1st half lead and their advantage grew to 30-6 by the end of the 3rd quarter. However, in the 4th quarter the Bears scored 38 points to win the game.
 
Bears: 2-1, (0-1)
Head Coach Nathan Brown (9^th season)
The Bears are 2-1, (0-1) on the season. The Bears of­fense is led by QB Donovyn Omolo who has thrown for 573 yards, completed 71% of his passes and thrown for 6 TDs. He is also leading the team in rushing yards with 275 yards and has added 2 rushing TDs. Ty Durham has 13 catches, 125 yards and 2 TD receptions on the season. The defense has 7 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, 6 interceptions and has caused 4 fumbles. Ashtyn Williams is leading the team in tackles with 28. Bryson Adamoh is leading the Bears with 3 interceptions.  
 
Redhawks: 1-2, (0-0)
Head Coach Tom Matukewicz (13^th season)
The Redhawks are 1-2 on the season, winning at Indiana State, losing at Iowa State and at Southern Illinois. QB Braylen Ragland has completed 62% of his passes for 732 yards, 2 TDs and has thrown 5 interceptions. Khyair Spain is their leading rusher with 176 net yards on 3.8 yards per carry and 1 TD. The Redhawks top receiver is John Anthony Jr. who has 219 yards on 10 catches and 2 TDs. The Redhawk defense has 5 sacks, 20 tackles for loss and 2 interceptions on the season. Safety DJ Delmore is leading the team in tackles with 11, 3 of those for loss, he also has 1 sack on the season.
 
Kickoff is set for 6:00pm in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The game will be on ESPN+, The Bear 91.3 and The Point 94.1 or you can follow live stats online.
 
Click here to listen to Senior Captains Triston Edwards and Jakobe Shell preview the match-up.