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10/17 17:05 CDT Parson leads Austin Peay over West Georgia 24-10
Parson leads Austin Peay over West Georgia 24-10
CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) --- Quarterback Chris Parson ran for two touchdowns to
lead Austin Peay to a 24-10 victory over West Georgia on Saturday.
Parson's 7-yard touchdown run pulled Austin Peay (6-2, 2-1 United Athletic
Conference) to 10-7 late in the second quarter, and his 1-yard scoring run gave
the Governors the lead for good, 14-10 with 1:21 left in the third.
Parson finished with 68 yards rushing on 12 carries, and he completed 12 of 21
passes for 139 yards. Courtland Simmons added 77 yards rushing and a
short-yardage scoring run for the Governors, who entered ranked No. 12 in the
Stats Perform FCS poll.
Colton Fitzgerald was 29-of-45 passing for 324 yards and threw one touchdown
pass and an interception for West Georgia (1-6, 0-2). DK Daniel caught six
passes for 87 yards. Daniel had a 55-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter.
Up next Austin Peay: At North Alabama on Saturday. West Georgia: Hosts Tarleton State on Saturday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here.
Up next Austin Peay: At North Alabama on Saturday. West Georgia: Hosts Tarleton State on Saturday. ___ Sign up for Top 25 poll alerts here. Visit the Top 25 here and see AP's full college football coverage here.
