Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Austin Peay Governors
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Parson, Simmons lead Austin Peay in 35-17 win over Gardner-Webb
Parson, the preseason United Athletic Conference offensive player of the year, also ran for a touchdown for Austin Peay, which is ranked No. 17 in the Stats Perform FCS top 25 poll.
Parson connected with Denver Harper on a 49-yard strike in which Harper — who had to slow his stride on a slightly underthrown pass — still had his defender beat by five yards. The three-play, 62-yard drive occurred with 4:34 before the break and put the Governors up 21-10.
Less than three minutes prior, Isaiah Groves' 1-yard touchdown run gave Austin Peay its first lead at 14-10. The scoring run ended a 10-play, 79-yard drive that lasted almost 6 1/2 minutes.
The Runnin' Bulldogs scored the game's first points on a 36-yard field goal by Tyler Simpson with 4:17 left in the first quarter. Austin Peay responded on its following drive when Simmons ran it in from the 1 for a 7-3 lead before the quarter ended.
Austin Peay sealed it in the third when Parson ran it in from the four and Simmons scored a second time carrying it in from 19 yards out.
Cole Pennington finished throwing for 312 yards for Gardner-Webb.
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How To Watch
How can I watch Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Austin Peay Governors?
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Scoring Summary
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FG | 1st Period 4:17 | Tyler Simpson 36 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 1:12 | Courtland Simmons 1 Yd Run (Nick Guagliano Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:29 | Jalile Bost 43 Yd pass from Cole Pennington (Tyler Simpson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 7:08 | Isaiah Groves 1 Yd Run (Nick Guagliano Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:22 | Denver Harper 49 Yd pass from Chris Parson (Nick Guagliano Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:03 | Chris Parson 4 Yd Run (Nick Guagliano Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:58 | Courtland Simmons 19 Yd Run (Nick Guagliano Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:30 | Adrian Cormier 1 Yd Run (Andrew Bontekoe Kick) |
Statistics
 GWEB |
 APSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 |
| 2-5 | 4th down efficiency | 3-4 |
| 344 | Total Yards | 483 |
| 312 | Passing | 308 |
| 27/49 | Comp/Att | 14/21 |
| 6.4 | Yards per pass | 14.7 |
| 32 | Rushing | 175 |
| 20 | Rushing Attempts | 47 |
| 1.6 | Yards per rush | 3.7 |
| 2-5 | Penalties | 6-50 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 23:21 | Possession | 36:39 |
Game Information
Location: Clarksville, TN
Attendance: 7,043 · Capacity:
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