CLARKSVILLE, TN. (WKYT) - Explosive plays by host Austin Peay proved to be too much for the Morehead State football team to overcome Saturday night as the 22nd-ranked Governors pulled away early and defeated MSU 56-7 at Fortera Stadium. The Eagles slipped to 1-2, while APSU moved to 2-1.

Austin Peay scored six first-half touchdowns, including its first two on 60 and 84-yard runs and piled up more than 500 offensive yards in the first 20 minutes.

The Eagle defense was able to rise to the occasion more in the second half, limiting APSU to less than 200 additional yards. The Govs finished with 700 total yards. MSU finished with 178 total yards, including 172 passing yards.

A bright spot for the Eagles came with 14:07 left in the contest when sophomore quarterback David Parsons connected wi

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