Nate Glantz Dominates with Three Touchdowns Against Southeast Missouri State

On Saturday, November 9, 2024, in St. Charles, Missouri, Lindenwood University pulled off an impressive upset against Southeast Missouri State with a score of 24-12. Nate Glantz played a pivotal role in the game by throwing two critical touchdown passes during the second quarter and adding a rushing touchdown in the third quarter. The victory disrupted Southeast Missouri State's seven-game winning streak, marking a significant achievement for Lindenwood. Lindenwood trailed initially but rebounded when Drew Krobath caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Glantz, overcoming a 3-0 deficit. Glantz later connected with Jeff Caldwell on a 3-yard pass, giving Lindenwood a 14-6 lead by halftime. Glantz showcased his effectiveness by completing 13 of his 20 passes for 183 yards, although he did have one interception. Southeast Missouri State, which had only lost once previously to an FBS team, struggled to respond to Lindenwood's explosive play. Although Paxton DeLaurent managed to score a 3-yard rushing touchdown, his overall performance consisted of 174 yards with one interception on 16 completions out of 37 attempts. The Redhawks' two field goals were not enough to close the scoring gap as the Lions maintained their lead. This victory is a significant milestone for Lindenwood, as they now hold a record of 5-6 and 4-3 in the Big South/OVC Association. The Redhawks, previously ranked No. 6 in the FCS coaches poll, will need to regroup after this unexpected loss.