Austin Peay football defeats New Haven 42-17 during Homecoming

The Austin Peay State University football team, ranked No. 11 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25, secured a 42-17 victory over New Haven during the university’s 81st Homecoming celebration at Fortera Stadium.

Denver Harper led the performance with touchdown returns on both a punt and an off-line field-goal attempt. Quarterback Chris Parson contributed four touchdown passes, completing 81 percent of his passes for 309 yards. The win brings the Governors' record to 5-1.

The Homecoming event included various campus traditions such as Tailgate Alley and a parade. The victory follows a recent 35-12 win against UT Martin.