Williams scores on opening kickoff and Parson accounts for 3 TDs, leading Austin Peay over EKU 55-31
(AP) — Chris Parson accounted for three touchdowns, Kaden Williams took the opening kickoff 100 yards into the end zone, and Austin Peay rolled to a 55-31 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night. Parson completed 13 of 21 passes for 194 yards and threw one touchdown pass and an interception.
On Saturday night, Austin Peay defeated Eastern Kentucky 55-31 at Clarksville, Tenn. Chris Parson was the standout player, as he scored three touchdowns, completed 13 of 21 passes for 194 yards, and recorded an interception. Parson also powered the Governors on the ground, accumulating 137 yards and two scores. Courtland Simmons added a touchdown run for Austin Peay, which was ranked seventh in the Stats Perform poll and had won seven of its last eight games.
Eastern Kentucky's Myles Burkett threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns, complemented by a 120-yard receiving performance by Jayden West, including a 13-yard touchdown catch. Austin Peay took an early halftime lead of 34-17, but Burkett threw two more touchdown passes in the third quarter to narrow the deficit to 34-31. Keith Charney sealed the victory for Austin Peay with a 25-yard pick-6 with 4:23 remaining in the game.
The Colonels will next play Central Arkansas at home, while Austin Peay will host Abilene Christian on Saturday.
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