Austin Peay football defeats Morehead State with dominant offensive performance

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Austin Peay football defeats Morehead State with dominant offensive performance
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Austin Peay rebounded from a loss to Vanderbilt by defeating Morehead State 63-7 on September 12 at Fortera Stadium. Quarterback Chris Parson led the offense, completing 12 of 15 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns while sitting out the entire second half. Wide receiver Denver Harper contributed three catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns, plus an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown. The Governors' rushing attack accumulated 376 yards, led by Kaden Williams, who recorded 120 yards on two carries. This victory marked the team's eighth consecutive home win, tying a program record. Austin Peay now turns its focus to the start of United Athletic Conference play with a road game against West Florida on September 19.

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  • Austin Peay defeated Morehead State 63-7 at Fortera Stadium.
  • Chris Parson threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns.
  • Denver Harper scored two receiving touchdowns and one punt return touchdown.
  • The Governors finished the game with 376 rushing yards.
  • Austin Peay opens United Athletic Conference play against West Florida on September 19.
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Quarterback Chris Parson, running back Kaden Williams and wide receiver Denver Harper helped Austin Peay bounce back from its loss to Vanderbilt.

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