Chris Parson led Austin Peay to a 35-12 victory over UT Martin by throwing for 254 yards and a touchdown, and rushing for 82 yards and two scores. The Governors, ranked No. 13, overcame a 12-7 halftime deficit by scoring 28 unanswered points in the second half. Parson’s 18-yard touchdown run and Ta’Ron Haile’s interception return quickly turned the game in Austin Peay’s favor. Parson also connected with Marvin Sims for an 8-yard touchdown, and Sims added another touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Parson completed 17 of 21 passes without an interception, while UT Martin’s Tate Surber threw for 175 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Austin Peay will host New Haven next, while UT Martin has a bye week before facing Tennessee State.
QUESTION: How might a strong performance in a single game impact a player’s confidence and future opportunities?
Chris Parson’s 3 TDs lead Austin Peay past UT Martin 35-12
