Williams scores on opening kickoff and Parson accounts for 3 TDs, leading Austin Peay over EKU 55-31
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Parson threw for three touchdowns and led Austin Peay to a 55-31 victory over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday night.
Kaden Williams made a significant play early as he carried the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown. Austin Peay's defense also played a crucial role with 137 yards and two scores from Chris Parson's ground game.
Eastern Kentucky's Myles Burkett completed 21-of-33 passes for 302 yards and threw four touchdown passes while Jayden West added 120 receiving yards, including a 13-yard touchdown catch.
The Governors took a 34-17 halftime lead before Burkett threw two touchdown passes in quick succession to narrow the gap to 34-31 late in the third quarter. Ultimately, Keith Charney sealed the game for Austin Peay with a 25-yard pick-6 with 4:23 remaining on the clock.
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