UCA kept the ball 39 minutes in a 34-7 loss, while Seminole fans stayed restless about head coach Mike Norvell.
A 99-yard kickoff return gave Southeast Missouri an early lead, and UCA football never reached the end zone on Saturday.
A big rushing day and a strong third quarter secured the UCA win over Central Oklahoma on Saturday by 59-20.
Donovyn Omolo passed and ran for over 300 yards combined but UCA still fell 42-14 to West Florida.
Bears host Oral Roberts as the Bears try to stretch their home winning streak past five games this week.
Central Arkansas cracked the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll this week after knocking off then-No. 22 UT Martin on the road.
UCA sophomore quarterback Donovyn Omolo earned conference honors after throwing three touchdowns and rushing for 118 yards Thursday night.
Donovyn Omolo threw three touchdowns and ran for 118 yards as Central Arkansas football season opener produced a road upset.
Central Arkansas hosts a nationally ranked UT Martin squad tonight in a season opener loaded with new faces and history.
UCA opens its 2026 football campaign Thursday at UT Martin as Nathan Brown begins his ninth season leading the Bears.