Southeast Missouri (4-6, 2-4 OVC) vs. Austin Peay (1-9, 1-6)Game InformationDate: Saturday, Nov. 15
Redhawk Walk: 11 a.m., CT
Kickoff: 1p.m., CT
Site: Missouri National Guard Field/Houck Stadium (10,000)
Surface: FieldTurf
Series History: Southeast leads, 12-6
Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, 43 degrees
Head Coaches: Tom Matukewicz (5-6 overall; 4-6 at Southeast; 2-4 OVC). Kirby Cannon (1-21 overall; 1-21 at APSU; 1-14 OVC).
Media CoverageRadio: ESPN 92.9 FM;
Real Rock 99.3 FM (Erik Sean, Rick Wieser, Todd Bonacki)
Video: OVC Digital Network (Todd Richards, Lawrence Brookins)
Live Stats: GoSoutheast.comTwitter Updates: @GoSoutheast |
@SEMOFootballGame Notes: Southeast Missouri Two-Game HomestandSoutheast Missouri (4-6, 2-4) opens a two-game homestand when it hosts Austin Peay (1-9, 1-6) Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m., CT, at Missouri National Guard Field/Houck Stadium.
Follow the RedhawksSaturday's game will be broadcast live on the radio at ESPN 92.9 FM and Real Rock 99.3 FM. Erik Sean, Rick Wieser and Todd Bonacki will call the action at Houck Stadium. Fans can watch online for free at the OVC Digital Network with Todd Richards and Lawrence Brookins on the call. Live stats can be accessed online at GoSoutheast.com.
Home Sweet HomeSoutheast is 3-1 at Houck Stadium this season. The Redhawks only loss at home was to Eastern Illinois (52-13) on Oct. 18. Southeast has not finished a season with a winning record at home since 2010 (5-0).
Series HistoryThe Redhawks are 12-6 all-time against Austin Peay and has won four-straight against the Governors. Southeast is 11-2 in its last 13 meetings with APSU. The Redhawks own an 8-2 record against the Governors at Houck Stadium. APSU has not beaten Southeast since 2009 (24-14 in Cape Girardeau).
Four-Game SkidSoutheast has lost four games in a row, currently the longest losing streak in the Ohio Valley Conference. The Redhawks last win was over a month ago when they beat then-No. 20 Tennessee State, 28-21, on Oct. 4. Austin Peay is also looking to snap a three-game losing streak of its own.
Snyder Surpasses 2,000 Passing YardsSenior quarterback
Kyle Snyder became the third Ohio Valley Conference player to go over 2,000 passing yards this season. Snyder completed 16-of-22 passes for 132 yards at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). He is 160-of-266 (60.2 pct.) for 2,043 yards and 15 toucdowns in 10 starts under center. Snyder is the first Redhawk quarterback to throw for over 2,000 yards in a season since Houston Lillard had 2,067 in 2008. Snyder ranks third in the OVC in passing (204.3 ypg) and fourth in total offense (259.8 ypg). Tennessee State's Michael German (2,383) and Murray State's KD Humphries (2,620) are the other 2,000-yard passers in the league this year.
Snyder Climbs to NinthKyle Snyder climbed to ninth in single-season passing yards at Southeast after his effort at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). Snyder's 2,043 yards surpassed Greg Brune (1,959 yards in 1966) for that spot.
McRoberts ReturnsSoutheast star wide receiver
Paul McRoberts made his return from injury at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). McRoberts made a game-high seven catches for 95 yards in his first game since Sept. 20. He was sidelined due to a Lisfranc fracture in his right foot. Despite his absence, McRoberts still leads the Redhawks with six receiving touchdowns this season.
Mac is BackLike
Paul McRoberts, running back
Lennies McFerren also made his return at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). McFerren, who suffered a high ankle sprain against Eastern Illinois (Oct. 18), rushed for 50 yards on seven carries. He ranks second on the team with 570 rushing yards this year.
Jackson Notches Season-HighDeMichael Jackson ran for a season-high 172 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). A native of Louisville, Ky., Jackson averaged 7.8 yards per rush en route to his second 100-yard game this season and seventh of his career. His only touchdown against the Golden Eagles came on a career-long 48-yard run that gave the Redhawks a 23-20 lead with 13:42 left in the fourth quarter. Additionally, Jackson gained 104 yards on 11 carries and averaged 9.5 yards per attempt in the first half alone.
McCrum Leads OVC in ScoringSoutheast kicker
Ryan McCrum is first in the Ohio Valley Conference in scoring (kick). McCrum made a league-high 17-of-21 field goals and is perfect with 31-of-31 PATs this season. He ranks second overall among conference individuals in scoring behind Eastern Kentucky's Dy'Shawn Mobley (84 pts.).
Legging it OutRyan McCrum matched a career-high four field goals at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). McCrum scored 14 points on 4-of-5 field goals and 2-of-2 extra points against the Golden Eagles. He made his first four field goal attempts, connecting from distances of 43, 32, 40 and 19 yards. McCrum also attempted a 62-yard field goal at the end of the game that was blocked by TTU's Jordan Patrick.
Injuries Piling UpSoutheast lost three more starters over its last two games. Linebacker
Roper Garrett sustained a season-ending leg injury at Eastern Kentucky (Oct. 25). Most recently, linebacker
Terrance Hill and wide  receiver
Peter Lloyd suffered injuries at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). Hill left the game with a concussion and Lloyd broke his right leg, ending his 2014 campaign. In all, the Redhawks have had 11 starters affected by injuries this season. In addition, Garrett was leading the Ohio Valley Conference in total tackles and Lloyd was ninth in the nation in kickoff returns (27.3 ypr) at the time of their injuries.
Heartbreaker at Tennessee TechThe Redhawks scored the first 13 points of the game, but came up on the short end of a 27-26 loss at Tennessee Tech on Nov. 8. Southeast got to the TTU 41-yardline before
Kyle Snyder was tackled for no  gain and sacked for a loss of four yards. After an incomplete pass, the Redhawks elected to attempt a 62-yard field goal on a 4th-and-14.
Ryan McCrum's kick was blocked by Jordan Patrick with 21 seconds left and the Golden Eagles ran out the clock. It was Southeast's final road game of the season. The Redhawks went 1-5 in games outside of Cape Girardeau this year.
Turnovers CostlySoutheast committed four turnovers in a game for the third time this season at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). The Redhawks had three fumbles and one interception in that game. Prior to that, Southeast had five turnovers at Southern Illinois (Sept. 13) and vs. Eastern Illinois (Oct. 18). The Redhawks lost all of those games.
Controlling the ClockThe Redhawks lead the Ohio Valley Conference in time of possession, averaging 32:42 per game. Southeast has had seven scoring drives consuming over six minutes this season.
Flye and Siehndel Make First StartsTrue freshman J.J. Flye made his first career start at cornerback and
Daniel Siehndel made his first start of the season at Tennessee Tech (Nov. 8). Flye had eight tackles and two pass breakups, while Siehndel followed close behind with seven tackles, a forced fumble and two tackles for loss.
About Austin PeayAustin Peay heads to Cape Girardeau with an overall record of 1-9 and 1-4 in the Ohio Valley Conference. APSU snapped the nation's longest Football Championship Subdivision losing streak when it beat Murray State, 20-13, on Oct. 18. The Governors had lost 18-straight games prior to that win. It was also APSU's first win at home since Nov. 23, 1991. Statistically, the Governors are last in the OVC in scoring offense (9.4 ppg), scoring defense (44 ppg allowed), total offense (228.3 ypg), rushing offense (122.1 ypg) and passing offense (106.2 ypg). APSU, which is 0-6 on the road, has been outscored 440-94 this year.