Austin Peay State University athletics prepare for upcoming conference matchups

Austin Peay State University athletics face upcoming matchups in both soccer and football. In soccer, the Governors (1-7-1) will travel to face Eastern Kentucky (4-4-1) to begin United Athletic Conference play. The match is scheduled for Thursday in Richmond, Kentucky. Eastern Kentucky enters the contest as the preseason favorite in the UAC.

In football, the Austin Peay team (3-1), currently ranked No. 11 in the AFCA Coaches' Poll, will host the University of Tennessee at Martin (1-3) on Saturday. The Skyhawks are looking to build momentum following a performance against Memphis where freshman quarterback Tate Surber completed 17-of-29 passes for two touchdowns.