Denver Harper’s impressive performance led Austin Peay to a decisive 42-17 victory over New Haven. Harper returned both a punt and a missed field-goal attempt for touchdowns and caught one of Chris Parson’s four touchdown passes. Austin Peay dominated the first half, leading 35-10, with Parson throwing three touchdown passes, including a 10-yarder to Harper and long catch-and-run scores to Marvin Sims and Jaden Robinson. Parson finished with 309 passing yards, while Sims had 141 receiving yards. Despite their success in the air, Austin Peay only managed 45 rushing yards. New Haven’s Niko Boyce threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, with Zaon Laney rushing for 90 yards. Austin Peay, ranked No. 11 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, will face Tarleton State next, while New Haven will play Robert Morris.
QUESTION: How might Denver Harper’s standout performance influence his future opportunities in college football or beyond?
Harper has punt- and FG-return TDs, Parson throws for 4 scores in Austin Peay’s 42-17 win
