CLARKSVILLE – The Austin Peay State University football team totaled 500 yards of offense for the first time since 2006, but came seven points short, 41-34, of completing a comeback against Mercer, Saturday, at Fortera Stadium.
The Governors scored twice in 33 seconds late in the fourth quarter, both cutting the deficit to a touchdown. Freshman Kentel Williams led the offense with three rushing touchdowns, while junior receiver Jared Beard (181 receiving yards) and redshirt senior Timarious Mitchell (22-for-33, 261 yards) each had career-high performances.
Turning Point
The Govs committed four turnovers in the contest, all four occurring in Mercer territory. The Bears were able to turn the takeaways into seven points, proving to be the difference in the end.
The last time Austin Peay totaled 500 or more offensive yards was Oct. 28, 2006 against Charleston. This was the final year the Govs played in the Pioneer Football League.
It’s also the first time the Governors have outgained their opponents in yardage since Nov. 16, 2013 against Southeast Missouri.
The official attendance at Fortera Stadium was 6,506.
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