CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Asmaad Tanner amassed 100 all-purpose yards in the Governors final scrimmage leading up to Austin Peay Football Fan Fest, Saturday afternoon, at Fortera Stadium.
Tanner, of Dalton, Georgia, scored both as a rusher and receiver in the scrimmage. He had a 17-yard touchdown run on the Governors second touchdown drive. Eight drives latter he caught two passes, including a 36-yarder that saw him run for 25 yards after contact for a touchdown.
With injuries depleting the Govs quarterback corps, Jeremiah Oatsvall was called on to lead seven offensive drives during the scrimmage. He marshalled the Govs to four touchdowns, passing for two scores as part of a 12-for-18, 168-yard outing. Returning starter JaVaughn Craig completed 3-of-7 passes for 45 yards and ran four times for eight net yards.
With the lack of depth at quarterback wide receiver Kyran Moore saw action under center and led five offensive plays. Running back Prince Momodu also had a fine showing in Saturday’s scrimmage, scoring a touchdown on a 10-rush afternoon that saw him amass 47 yards.
After the scrimmage, Governors players made their way inside Fortera Stadium to sign football poster and meet and greet with APSU fans.
Austin Peay now turns its attention to the regular-season opener, a 6 p.m., August 31 contest at Cincinnati. Catch all the football action of the games on ESPN Clarksville, 104.1 FM & 540 AM.
