SEMO Tailgating

Featured twirler Coral Hezel dances in the stands with other members of Southeast Missouri State University's Golden Eagles Marching Band during the Redhawks' 30-18 win over the Mars Hill Lions Saturday, September 8.

Southeast Missouri State University sophomore Becky Hermann talks with friends during a tailgate party before the Redhawks' home opener football game Saturday, September 8.

Southeast Missouri State University freshman Tyler Boxwell plays a bean bag toss game during a tailgate party before the Redhawks home opener football game Saturday, September 8.

Southeast Missouri State University mascot Rowdy mingles with tailgating fans before the Redhawks' home opener football game Saturday, September 8.

Volunteer usher Kayla Arnold plays catch with some children during the Redhawks' 30-18 win over the Mars Hill Lions Saturday, September 8.

Southeast Missouri State University mascot Rowdy fools around with Avery Brune, 3, before the Redhawks' home opener football game Saturday, September 8.

Ty Margnthaler, head coach of the Southeast Missouri State womens basketball team, plays catch before the Redhawks' home opener football game Saturday, September 8.

The Southeast Missouri State University dance team gets instructions from head coach Tatianna Parham, right, before performing at the tailgating before the Redhawks' home opener football game Saturday, September 8.

Southeast Missouri State University cheerleader Allie Job talks with fellow cheerleaders during a tailgate party before the Redhawks'' home opener football game Saturday, September 8.

Members of Southeast Missouri State University's Golden Eagles Marching Band dance in the stands during the Redhawks' 30-18 win over the Mars Hill Lions Saturday, September 8.