Southeast Missouri State University is mourning the loss of football student-athlete Danny Duray who passed away early Wednesday morning, February 11, 2026.
 
"It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that one of our student-athletes passed away," said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke. "This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, our campus community, and especially for those who knew and cared for him closely. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Duray family."
 
A native of Arlington Heights, Illinois who majored in Business Administration, Duray returned to the SEMO football program after redshirting as a true freshman with the Redhawks in 2024. He spent the 2025 season at College of DuPage, where he made 32-of-33 PATs, 10-of-13 field goals and scored 62 points as the Chaparrals' kicker. Duray graduated from Hersey High School, where he played both football and soccer.
 
"Today is one of the hardest days I've experienced as a coach. We lost a young man who mattered deeply to our program and to so many," said Head Football Coach Tom Matukewicz. "Our team is hurting. Danny's family is hurting. We are going to wrap our arms around them the best we can and walk through this pain together."