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Harper returns two touchdowns in Austin Peay's victory over New Haven

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Harper returns two touchdowns in Austin Peay's victory over New Haven

Summary

Austin Peay defeated New Haven 42-17 on Saturday, with Denver Harper scoring two return touchdowns and adding another from Chris Parson's four touchdown passes. Harper first returned a punt 82 yards for a score and later took a 56-yard field-goal attempt the distance. Parson threw three touchdown passes in the first half and finished with 309 yards passing. The Governors led 35-10 at halftime. Austin Peay will next host Tarleton State on October 7, while New Haven faces Robert Morris on October 17.

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Status Watch

•Austin Peay scores 35 points in the first half.
•Parson finishes with 19 completions on 23 attempts.
•Sims records 141 receiving yards from six catches.
•Next up for Austin Peay: home game against Tarleton State.
•New Haven plays Robert Morris on October 17.

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12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Harper has punt- and FG-return TDs, Parson throws for 4 scores in Austin Peay's 42-17 win

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(AP) — Denver Harper returned a punt and an off-line field-goal attempt for touchdowns and added another on one of Chris Parson's four TD passes in leading Austin Peay to a 42-17 win over New Haven on Saturday.Austin Peay took a 35-10 halftime lead after Harper reversed field and took a punt 82 yards for a TD then a few minutes later brought New Haven's 56-yard field-goal attempt deep out of the end zone and went the distance.
— Yahoo Sports

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