Austin Peay rolls past Tennessee-Martin behind Parson’s big day

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Chris Parson threw for 254 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 82 yards and another score as Austin Peay defeated Tennessee-Martin 35-12 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Fortera Stadium. Parson, from Brentwood, Tenn., led the Governors to a 4-1 record, while the Skyhawks fell to 1-4. The Governors broke open the game with a 21-point second quarter. Jamarcus Smith recorded seven tackles for Tennessee-Martin. Jamal Mayers added six tackles. Zamaryion Farmer-McCray had seven tackles. Joel Castleberry contributed six tackles and a sack. Kaleb Costner caught a 3-yard touchdown pass. Brandon Sims kicked a field goal for the Skyhawks. Austin Peay’s Ta’Ron Haile returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown. Eli Jones recorded seven tackles. Keith Charney added seven tackles, a sack and an interception. Canaan Williams also had seven tackles. Trevor Hardy made eight tackles. Austin Peay won at home.