Central Arkansas Bears at Austin Peay Governors
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Parson accounts for 4 TDs as Austin Peay beats Central Arkansas 41-38
Parson was involved in all of the Governors' touchdowns, and his 19-yard rush with 7:25 remaining served as the game-winning effort.
He had 73 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries and was 23-of-32 passing for 301 yards and two touchdowns.
Shemar Kirk caught nine of those passes for 144 yards, including a 54-yarder and a 38-yard touchdown to give the Governors (6-4, 4-3 United Athletic Conference) a 34-31 lead with 12:33 remaining.
Austin Peay scored on four consecutive drives in the second quarter and added 24 unanswered points to close out the half with a 27-14 lead.
The Bears responded with 17 unanswered points in the third quarter, with Landen Chambers’ 1-yard rush reclaiming a lead that was lost at the 11:54 mark in the second quarter.
Chambers led all rushers with 149 yards and a touchdown on 18 attempts.
Austin Myers was 19-of-35 for 213 yards with three touchdowns for the Bears (3-7, 2-4). Malachi Henry caught nine balls for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Central Arkansas turned the ball over on downs with 1:54 remaining and did not get the ball back.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:23 | Malachi Henry 50 Yd pass from Austin Myers (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 5:33 | Carson Smith 25 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 3:57 | Cam Young 2 Yd Run (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:05 | Nate Garnett Jr. 4 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 11:54 | Kaden Williams 11 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 7:44 | Carson Smith 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:23 | Chris Parson 5 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 9:26 | Caleb Jones 29 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 7:24 | Tyrell Pollard 43 Yd pass from Austin Myers (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:05 | Landen Chambers 1 Yd Run (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:33 | Shemar Kirk 38 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:19 | Ty Durham 9 Yd pass from Austin Myers (Caleb Jones Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:25 | Chris Parson 19 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick) |
Statistics
 CARK |
 APSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 3-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-17 |
| 0-1 | 4th down efficiency | 3-4 |
| 412 | Total Yards | 480 |
| 213 | Passing | 301 |
| 19/35 | Comp/Att | 23/32 |
| 6.1 | Yards per pass | 9.4 |
| 199 | Rushing | 179 |
| 29 | Rushing Attempts | 50 |
| 6.9 | Yards per rush | 3.6 |
| 5-44 | Penalties | 6-51 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 23:27 | Possession | 36:33 |
Game Information
Location: Clarksville, TN
Attendance: 5,345 · Capacity:
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