Samford Bulldogs at Austin Peay Governors
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Parson tallies 265 passing yards, Austin Peay beats Samford 30-16
Nate Garnett Jr. caught two passes for 40 yards and a score for the Governors (7-4), and Jaden Robinson caught four passes for 67 yards. Parson completed 16 of his 30 passes.
A pick-six by Montreze Smith gave the Governors a 14-0 lead with 5:11 remaining in the first quarter. After a 50-yard field goal from Carson Smith just before the half, Austin Peay continued to extend their lead in the third quarter with an 11-yard touchdown rush by Kaden Williams and a 42-yard kick by Smith.
TJ Cox Jr., Antori Hamilton, Will Middleton, and Smith each recorded one sack for the Governors.
Samford (1-10) put 13 points on the board in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to overcome the large deficit. Brady Stober threw for 266 yards on 29-for-41 passing for the Bulldogs with a touchdown and an interception.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:49 | Nate Garnett Jr. 70 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 5:11 | Montreze Smith Jr. 35 Yd Interception Return (Carson Smith Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 1:14 | Jake Garner 36 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:00 | Carson Smith 50 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 12:52 | Kaden Williams 11 Yd Run (Carson Smith Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 8:21 | Carson Smith 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 9:27 | Brady Stober 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 4th Period 6:13 | Carson Smith 42 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 3:13 | Preston Bird 10 Yd pass from Brady Stober (Jake Garner Kick) |
Statistics
 SAM |
 APSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 8-17 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-12 |
| 0-3 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 330 | Total Yards | 363 |
| 273 | Passing | 265 |
| 30/42 | Comp/Att | 16/31 |
| 6.5 | Yards per pass | 8.5 |
| 57 | Rushing | 98 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 27 |
| 1.7 | Yards per rush | 3.6 |
| 3-32 | Penalties | 4-24 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 37:15 | Possession | 22:45 |
Game Information
Location: Clarksville, TN
Attendance: 6,751 · Capacity:
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