Parson accounts for 3 TDs as Austin Peay holds off North Alabama 27-21

Austin Peay edged out North Alabama 27-21 in a thrilling game on Saturday night. Chris Parson was the star of the show, throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another score. Parson opened the scoring with a 22-yard touchdown run, giving Austin Peay a 17-14 lead midway through the third quarter. North Alabama cut the deficit to 17-21 with Destin Wade's 74-yard touchdown pass to Xavier Johnson.

Parson responded with a 41-yard touchdown pass to Denver Harper, extending Austin Peay's lead to 24-21 heading into the fourth quarter. Hamilton DiBoyan's 30-yard field goal with 2:46 left in the game sealed the victory for Austin Peay. North Alabama fell short due to a crucial fumble on their final drive. Parson completed 17 of 32 passes for 215 yards and contributed 61 yards rushing on 19 carries.

Harper had six catches for 98 yards receiving, while Marvin Sims added 94 yards on six catches, including a touchdown for Austin Peay. Parson and North Alabama's Wade combined for a strong performance, with Parson finishing 17-of-32 passing for 215 yards and adding 61 yards on the ground, while Wade completed 18-of-28 passes for 247 yards with two touchdowns and rushed for 68 yards. North Alabama (4-4, 1-2) will face Central Arkansas next Saturday.