Chris Parson, Denver Harper help propel Austin Peay to 63-7 romp over Morehead State
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Austin Peay dismantled Morehead State 63-7 in a dominant performance on Saturday night. Quarterback Chris Parson was the engine of the victory, completing three touchdown passes to Denver Harper, one of whom also returned a punt for a score. Harper showcased his versatility, finishing with 124 yards on three catches and an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown.
The Governors (2-1) outgained Morehead State (1-2) in total offense, posting an impressive 376 yards on the ground, led by Kaden Williams who rushed for two touchdowns for 80 and 40 yards respectively. Matthew Wilson added 103 yards on the ground, while David Parsons contributed 121 passing yards. Harper opened the scoring with a 72-yard touchdown catch, and Austin Peay capitalized on their first possession with a 16-yard touchdown pass from David Parsons to Riley Purcell, setting a 49-7 halftime lead.
Morehead State, however, managed a 7-0 lead at the start of the game before facing a one-sided rout.
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