Austin Peay Governors at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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FCS Austin Peay defeats Middle Tennessee for its first win over FBS team since 1987
The Governors of the FCS defeated an FBS team for the first time since 1987 when they beat Kansas State in a season opener. Austin Peay snapped a 12-game losing streak in the rivalry and hadn’t defeated the Blue Raiders since before MTSU made the move to the FBS in 1999.
Austin Peay scored first-quarter touchdowns on a 22-yard pass from Parson to Jaden Robinson and a short run by Courtland Simmons. The Govs made it 21-0 in the second quarter on a 4-yard pass from Parson to Jackson Head and they led 21-7 at halftime.
Austin Peay added two Carson Smith field goals and a touchdown run by backup quarterback Austin Smith in the second half.
Nicholas Vattiato threw two touchdown passes for Middle Tennessee. Vattiato, who has more than 7,500 passing yards in his career at MTSU, was held to 104 yards on 15-of-36 passing.
Parson completed 11-of-20 passes for 142 yards.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Governors at Blue Raiders 2021 College Football, week 1, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 9:45 | Jaden Robinson 22 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:38 | Courtland Simmons 1 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:03 | Jackson Head 4 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:45 | Nahzae Cox 5 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Jacob Hathaway Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 11:04 | Carson Smith 40 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 2:56 | Nahzae Cox 14 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Jacob Hathaway Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 12:48 | Carson Smith 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 7:42 | Austin Smith 2 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick) |
Statistics
 APSU |
 MTSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 13 |
| 7-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 0-12 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 1-4 |
| 343 | Total Yards | 153 |
| 193 | Passing | 109 |
| 14/27 | Comp/Att | 16/37 |
| 7.1 | Yards per pass | 2.9 |
| 150 | Rushing | 44 |
| 47 | Rushing Attempts | 22 |
| 3.2 | Yards per rush | 2.0 |
| 9-88 | Penalties | 4-50 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 38:35 | Possession | 21:25 |
Game Information
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Attendance: 18,505 · Capacity:
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