Austin Peay beats Gardner-Webb 35-17 in a season opener for both teams. Chris Parson leads the offense with 308 passing yards and a touchdown, while also adding a rushing touchdown. Courtland Simmons contributes two rushing touchdowns as Austin Peay pulls away to win.
Both outlets describe the same core performances and final score. Yahoo Sports highlights Parson’s preseason recognition as the United Athletic Conference offensive player of the year and notes that Austin Peay is ranked No. 17 in the Stats Perform FCS top 25 poll. It also cites a specific completed pass to Denver Harper, including details about the timing and accuracy on a 49-yard play. The Winnipeg Free Press entry provides the headline and scoreline, but no additional play-by-play or context beyond identifying Parson and Simmons as key performers.
