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The Associated Press. (2026, September 20). Parson leads Austin Peay over West Florida 38-16. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/parson-leads-austin-peay-over-west-florida-38-16/article_e90a9dfb-f44b-504a-aa3a-100edc9a831a.html
The Associated Press. “Parson leads Austin Peay over West Florida 38-16.” Toronto Star, 20 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/parson-leads-austin-peay-over-west-florida-38-16/article_e90a9dfb-f44b-504a-aa3a-100edc9a831a.html.
The Associated Press. “Parson leads Austin Peay over West Florida 38-16.” Toronto Star, September 20, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/parson-leads-austin-peay-over-west-florida-38-16/article_e90a9dfb-f44b-504a-aa3a-100edc9a831a.html.
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On Saturday night, Chris Parson led Austin Peay to a decisive 38-16 victory over West Florida in Pensacola, Florida. Parson completed 7 of 16 passes for 149 yards and also ran for 59 yards, scoring one touchdown himself. Additionally, Courtland Simmons contributed with 78 rushing yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Austin Peay improved their record to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the United Athletic Conference; they are ranked No. 14 in the Stats Perform Top 25 poll.
West Florida, despite Ty’ray Davis's efforts (8-of-14 for 118 yards passing with a touchdown and an interception), fell to 2-1 overall and 1-1 conference play. Davis also rushed for a touchdown, while Markel Townsend added 93 rushing yards on nine carries. The game's final score was highlighted by Parson throwing a 61-yard TD pass to Jaden Robinson, Denver Harper’s long touchdown run, and Justin Wimpye’s interception return for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.