NCAAF

North Alabama Lions at Austin Peay Governors

· NCAA - Football
2-6, 0-5 Away
Final
28 - 56

Parson accounts for 6 TDs in Austin Peay's 56-28 win over North Alabama

Parson threw two touchdown passes, including 79-yarder to Kirk, and ran for a 10-yard score in leading the Governors (5-3, 3-2 United Athletic Conference), ranked No. 23 in the FCS coaches poll, to a 28-7 halftime lead.

Parson was 17-of-24 passing for 311 yards and added 53 on the ground. Kirk collected his 132 yards receiving on just three catches. Javious Bond had a 60-yard TD run and finished with 96 on eight carries. Montreze Smith Jr. made two interceptions.

Destin Wade was 26-of-49 passing for 330 yards and two touchdowns for the Lions (2-6, 1-3) but was intercepted three times. He added 60 yards and a TD rushing. Noah Gregg had 106 yards on five catches.

How To Watch

How can I watch North Alabama Lions vs. Austin Peay Governors?
  • TV Channel: Lions at Governors 2021 College Football, week 9, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary

APSU TD 1st Period 8:30 Shemar Kirk 6 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick)
APSU TD 2nd Period 12:53 Javious Bond 9 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick)
APSU TD 2nd Period 11:12 Shemar Kirk 79 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick)
UNA TD 2nd Period 9:10 Destin Wade 31 Yd Run (Chandler Dixon Kick)
APSU TD 2nd Period 6:53 Chris Parson 10 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick)
APSU TD 3rd Period 10:31 Javious Bond 60 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick)
UNA TD 3rd Period 9:45 KJ Fields 2 Yd Run (Chandler Dixon Kick)
UNA TD 3rd Period 5:39 Amarie Rogers 5 Yd pass from Destin Wade (Chandler Dixon Kick)
APSU TD 3rd Period 0:03 Shemar Kirk 47 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick)
UNA TD 4th Period 12:47 Tanaka Scott 11 Yd pass from Destin Wade (Chandler Dixon Kick)
APSU TD 4th Period 9:43 Chris Parson 37 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick)
APSU TD 4th Period 2:39 Chris Parson 6 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick)

Statistics

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27 1st Downs 22
11-20 3rd down efficiency 4-10
2-4 4th down efficiency 1-1
472 Total Yards 577
330 Passing 311
26/49 Comp/Att 17/24
6.7 Yards per pass 13.0
142 Rushing 266
37 Rushing Attempts 35
3.8 Yards per rush 7.6
5-41 Penalties 12-103
3 Turnovers 2
0 Fumbles lost 2
3 Interceptions thrown 0
32:38 Possession 27:22

Game Information

Venue: Fortera Stadium

Location: Clarksville, TN
Attendance: 7,773 · Capacity:
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