After hanging tough with back-to-back FBS opponents, the Austin Peay State University football team returns home to take on Morehead State. Kickoff is slated for 6pm, Saturday at Fortera Stadium.
Despite falling just short in their two opening contests, the Govs’ defense has positioned itself as one of the top units in all of FCS. Gunnar Scholato has been the rock of the group, racking up 19 tackles thus far after notching a team-high 124 in 2016. Malik Davis posted a 12-tackle performance last week at Miami to lead all Govs in a dominant defensive effort, which saw APSU hold the FBS Redhawks to minus-one yards of offense in the third quarter.
As two former Pioneer Football League rivals, Austin Peay is set to host a familiar foe in Morehead State. The Govs are 17-27 all-time against the Eagles, with the most recent contest resulting in an APSU road victory, 23-21, in 2006. The rivalry dates back to Oct. 13, 1962 and APSU holds a 10-9 advantage when the programs meet in Clarksville.
Morehead State opened the year with dominant 56-14 win over Kentucky Christian, before dropping a 58-17 decision to FCS No. 20 Liberty this past Saturday. Eagle wide receiver Jarin Higginbotham has amassed an impressive 168 yards on just six catches and has cemented himself as one of the top playmakers in all of FCS.
(Courtesy APSU Athletics)
