2025 Austin Peay Governors football team

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2025 Austin Peay Governors football
Austin peay wordmark 2014.png
Conference United Athletic Conference
Ranking
STATSNo. 23
FCS CoachesNo. 25
Record2–2 (0–1 UAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorQuinn Billerman (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorGreg Jones (1st season)
Home stadium Fortera Stadium
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 United Athletic Conference standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 3 Tarleton State  1 0   5 0  
No. 18 West Georgia*  1 0   4 0  
No. 12 Abilene Christian  1 0   2 2  
North Alabama  0 0   1 3  
Southern Utah  0 0   1 3  
Utah Tech  0 0   1 3  
No. 23 Austin Peay  0 1   2 2  
Central Arkansas  0 1   1 3  
Eastern Kentucky  0 1   1 3  
  • * – Ineligible for the UAC title and FCS postseason play due to transition from NCAA Division II.
As of September 23, 2025
Rankings from STATS Poll

The 2025 Austin Peay Governors football team represents Austin Peay State University as a member of the United Athletic Conference (UAC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Governors are coached by second-year head coach Jeff Faris and play at Fortera Stadium in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 306:00 p.m.at Middle Tennessee * ESPN+ W 34–1418,505
September 62:30 p.m.at No. 4 (FBS) Georgia * SECN+/ESPN+L 6–2893,033
September 136:00 p.m. Morehead State *No. 22ESPN+W 56–77,152
September 207:00 p.m.at No. 14 Abilene Christian No. 18ESPN+L 31–4510,133
September 271:00 p.m. Utah Tech No. 18
  • Fortera Stadium
  • Clarksville, TN
ESPN+
October 43:00 p.m. West Georgia
  • Fortera Stadium
  • Clarksville, TN
ESPN+
October 115:00 p.m.at Eastern Kentucky ESPN+
October 253:00 p.m. North Alabama Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Fortera Stadium
  • Clarksville, TN
ESPN+
November 17:30 p.m.at Southern Utah ESPN+
November 83:00 p.m. Central Arkansas
  • Fortera Stadium
  • Clarksville, TN
ESPN+
November 151:00 p.m. Samford *
  • Fortera Stadium
  • Clarksville, TN
ESPN+
November 224:00 p.m.at Tarleton State ESPN+
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from STATS Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Central time

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Game summaries

at Middle Tennessee (FBS)

Austin Peay Governors (0-0) at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (FBS) (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Governors14731034
Blue Raiders (FBS)077014

at Johnny "Red" Floyd StadiumMurfreesboro, TN

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 6:00 PM CDT
  • Game weather: Wind: NW at 12 miles per hour (19 km/h) • Weather: Sunny • Temp: 83 °F (28 °C)
  • Game attendance: 18,505
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Jake Rose, Jeremy Kellem, and Justin Beasley
Game information
First quarter
  • APSU – Jaden Robinson 22-yard pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith kick), 9:45. Governors 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 3:51.
  • APSU – Courtland Simmons 1-yard run (Carson Smith kick), 2:38. Governors 14–0. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 3:06.
Second quarter
  • APSU – Jackson Head 4-yard pass from Chris Parson (Carson Smith kick), 6:03. Governors 21–0. Drive: 17 plays, 89 yards, 9:30.
  • MTSU – Nahzae Cox 5-yard pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Jacob Hathaway kick), 0:45. Governors 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 1:34.
Third quarter
  • APSU – Carson Smith 40-yard field goal, 11:04. Governors 24–7. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 3:56.
  • MTSU – Nahzae Cox 14-yard pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Jacob Hathaway kick), 2:56. Governors 24–14. Drive: 5 plays, 44 yards, 2:06.
Fourth quarter
  • APSU – Carson Smith 36-yard field goal, 12:48. Governors 27–14. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 2:07.
  • APSU – Austin Smith 2-yard run (Carson Smith kick), 7:42. Governors 34–14. Drive: 7 plays, 28 yards, 3:52.
StatisticsAPSUMTSU
First downs1913
Total yards344153
Rushing yards15144
Passing yards193109
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–27–016–37–0
Time of possession38:3521:25
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassingChris Parson11/20, 142 yards, 2 TD
RushingCourtland Simmons10 carries, 35 yards, TD
ReceivingShemar Kirk3 receptions, 69 yards
Middle TennesseePassingNicholas Vattiano15/36, 104 yards, 2 TD
RushingJekail Middlebrook11 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingNahzae Cox6 receptions, 50 yards, 2 TD

The victory marked Austin Peay's first victory over a FBS opponent since their 1987 victory over Kansas State. [4]

at No. 4 (FBS) Georgia

Austin Peay Governors (1-0) at No. 4 (FBS) Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Governors03306
No. 4 (FBS) Bulldogs777728

at Sanford StadiumAthens, GA

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 3:30 PM EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy; thunder nearby • Temperature: 83 °F (28 °C) • Wind: N 5 mph
  • Game attendance: 93,033
  • Referee: Jason McArthur
  • TV announcers (SECN+/ESPN+): Clay Matvick, Chase Daniel, and Madison Fitzpatrick
Game information
First quarter
  • (5:55) UGA – Chauncey Bowens 2 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:16; Georgia 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:50) UGA – Nate Frazier 2 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:56; Georgia 14–0)
  • (9:08) APU – Carson Smith 44 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 4:42; Georgia 14–3)
Third quarter
  • (10:54) UGA – Chauncey Bowens 14 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 2:41; Georgia 21–3)
  • (5:51) APU – Carson Smith 43 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 5 yards, 1:57; Georgia 21–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (5:39) UGA – Nate Frazier 1 yard run, Peyton Woodring kick (Drive: 17 plays, 99 yards, 8:43; Georgia 28–6)
StatisticsAPSUUGA
First downs1026
Total yards196421
Rushing yards45190
Passing yards151231
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16-23-127-36-0
Time of possession26:5133:09
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassingChris Parson16/23, 151 yards, 1 interception
RushingCorey Richardson7 carries, 33 yards
ReceivingKamari Maxwell3 receptions, 41 yards
GeorgiaPassing Gunner Stockton 26/34, 227 yards
Rushing Nate Frazier 14 carries, 69 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Colbie Young 7 receptions, 76 yards

Morehead State

Morehead State Eagles (1-1) vs. No. 22 Austin Peay Governors (1-1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Eagles----0
No. 22 Governors----0

at Fortera StadiumClarksville, TN

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Barry Gresham (play-by-play) and Ethan Schmidt (analyst)
StatisticsMOREAPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Morehead StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at No. 14 Abilene Christian

No. 18 Austin Peay Governors (2-1) vs. No. 14 Abilene Christian Wildcats (1-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 18 Governors----0
No. 14 Wildcats----0

at Wildcat StadiumAbilene, TX

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. CDT
  • TV announcers (ESPN+): Andy Penney (play-by-play), Jim Reese (analyst) and Kendra Sheehan (sideline)
StatisticsAPSUACU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Abilene ChristianPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Utah Tech

Utah Tech Trailblazers (1-3) vs. No. 23 Austin Peay Governors (2-2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Trailblazers----0
No. 23 Governors----0

at Fortera Stadium • Clarksville, TN

  • Date: September 27
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. CDT
  • TV: ESPN+
StatisticsUTUAPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Utah TechPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving

West Georgia

West Georgia Wolves (0-0) vs. Austin Peay Governors (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wolves----0
Governors----0

at Fortera Stadium • Clarksville, TN

  • Date: October 4
StatisticsUWGAPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
West GeorgiaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Eastern Kentucky

Austin Peay Governors (0-0) vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Governors----0
Colonels----0

at Roy Kidd StadiumRichmond, KY

  • Date: October 11
StatisticsAPSUEKU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Eastern KentuckyPassing
Rushing
Receiving

North Alabama

North Alabama Lions (0-0) vs. Austin Peay Governors (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lions----0
Governors----0

at Fortera Stadium • Clarksville, TN

  • Date: October 25
StatisticsUNAAPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North AlabamaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Southern Utah

Austin Peay Governors (0-0) vs. Southern Utah Thunderbirds (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Governors----0
Thunderbirds----0

at Eccles ColiseumCedar City, UT

  • Date: November 1
StatisticsAPSUSUU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Southern UtahPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Central Arkansas

Central Arkansas Bears (0-0) vs. Austin Peay Governors (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bears----0
Governors----0

at Fortera Stadium • Clarksville, TN

  • Date: November 8
StatisticsCARKAPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central ArkansasPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Samford

Samford Bulldogs (0-0) vs. Austin Peay Governors (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulldogs----0
Governors----0

at Fortera Stadium • Clarksville, TN

  • Date: November 15
StatisticsSAMAPSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SamfordPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Tarleton State

Austin Peay Governors (0-0) vs. Tarleton State Texans (0-0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Governors----0
Texans----0

at Memorial StadiumStephenville, TX

  • Date: November 22
StatisticsAPSUTAR
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Austin PeayPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Tarleton StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. Kelley, Kevin (December 2, 2024). "Austin Peay announces 2025 football schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  2. Shames, Jacob (December 2, 2024). "Austin Peay football schedule 2025 released: Govs to play Georgia, MTSU". The Leaf-Chronicle. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  3. Crigger, Casey (December 2, 2024). "Austin Peay announces 2025 Govs football season, starting with MTSU, Georgia Bulldogs". Clarksville Now. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  4. "FCS Austin Peay defeats Middle Tennessee for its first win over FBS team since 1987". Associated Press. August 30, 2025. Retrieved August 31, 2025.