CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Austin Peay football (4-2) is set to host their rival, Murray State University (0-6), on Saturday at Fortera Stadium.
The two sides collide for their 56th matchup in the series. Murray State leads the all-time series with a record of 36-19, according to the Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Casey Crigger.
The Governors dominated the Racers during their last matchup in 2021. Austin Peay won by a score of 47-6 as they continue to make up ground in the all-time series. APSU has won five consecutive games against Murray State, which includes winning their last two home games.
Austin Peay will look to extend their winning streak to six games against their rival on Saturday, but they will also look to bounce back following their latest loss against Central Arkansas two weeks ago.
As for Murray State, they are still looking to capture their first win of the 2022-23 season. The tables below details the teams’ production on the offensive and defensive side of the ball up to this point in the season.
| Austin Peay Football | |
|---|---|
| OFF Scoring P/G | 35 |
| OFF Total Yards P/G | 423.7 |
| OFF Passing Yards P/G | 227.7 |
| OFF Rushing Yards P/G | 196 |
| DEF Scoring P/G | 18.3 |
| DEF Total Yards P/G | 273.3 |
| DEF Passing Yards P/G | 187.5 |
| DEF Rushing Yards P/G | 85.8 |
| Total Turnovers | 9 |
| Total Sacks | 10 |
| Murray State Football | |
|---|---|
| OFF Scoring P/G | 10.7 |
| OFF Total Yards P/G | 288.3 |
| OFF Passing Yards P/G | 195 |
| OFF Rushing Yards P/G | 93.3 |
| DEF Scoring P/G | 42.7 |
| DEF Total Yards P/G | 534.5 |
| DEF Passing Yards P/G | 284.7 |
| DEF Rushing Yards P/G | 249.8 |
| Total Turnovers Gained | 7 |
| Total Sacks Gained | 7 |
The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. and tickets can be purchased by clicking on the link attached.