#7 Southeast Missouri State FCS Football 2023 Preview

 
 
Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
 
Overall Rank: #7
 
#1 Big South/OVC
 
 
2022 Record: 9-3, 5-0
2022 Postseason: FCS Playoffs
Coach: Tom Matukewicz (50-52 at SEMO, 51-52 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Jeromy McDowell
Defensive Coordinator: Ricky Coon
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Geno Hess, RB, 1,691 yards
Passing: Paxton DeLaurent, QB, 2,684 yards
Receiving: Ryan Flournoy, WR, 984 yards
Tackles: Bryce Norman, LB, 111
Sacks: Nasim Cairo, DL, 3.5; Lawrence Johnson, DB, 3.5
Interceptions: 6 tied with 1
 
Other Key Returnees: WR Damoriea Vick, OL Zach Gieg, LB Christian Fuhrman, DB Ty Leonard, DB Eric Ivory Jr., DL Steven Lewis, DB Joedrick Lewis, LB Jacob Morrissey, LB Keandre Booker
 
Key Losses: WR Johnny King, TE Will Weidemann, OL Nate Korte, OL Shyrori Rodgers, DB William McCall, DB Trai Hodges
 
Projected Postseason: FCS Playoffs
 
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 225.6 (13th in nation, 1st in conference)
Passing Offense: 242.6 (39, 2)
Total Offense: 468.2 (8, 1)
Scoring Offense: 35.6 (16, 1)
Rushing Defense: 111.5 (14, 1)
Pass Defense: 255.0 (104, 5)
Total Defense: 366.5 (53, 2)
Scoring Defense: 22.6 (32, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.50 (25, 3)
Sacks: 2.33 (39, 4)
Sacks Allowed: 0.92 (8, 2)