Morehead State scores 68 first-half points in victory over Kentucky Christian

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Morehead State scores 68 first-half points in victory over Kentucky Christian
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Morehead State football defeated Kentucky Christian 75-24 on Thursday, Sept. 3, at Phil Simms Stadium. The Eagles accumulated 68 points before halftime, falling five points short of the FCS first-half scoring record set by Montana State in 1985. The offensive effort included 10 touchdowns in the first two quarters, featuring three passing plays of 40-plus yards and two interception returns for touchdowns. Quarterback David Parsons completed 10 of 14 passes for 304 yards and five scores during the opening half. The team finished the game with 604 total yards, including 406 passing and 198 rushing, but added only one touchdown in the second half. Morehead State returns to play on Sept. 12 with a road game against Austin Peay.

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  • Morehead State scored 68 points in the first half at Phil Simms Stadium.
  • David Parsons threw for 304 yards and five touchdowns in the first half.
  • The Eagles finished with 604 yards of total offense in the 75-24 win.
  • Morehead State faces Austin Peay on Sept. 12.
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Morehead State football came close to tying the FCS first-half scoring record in a rout of Kentucky Christian.

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