Austin Peay edges West Georgia with late touchdown
- Austin Peay's Austin Smith threw a game-winning touchdown pass to Alec Pell late in the fourth quarter.
- Courtland Simmons scored his first career touchdown, contributing to Austin Peay's lead before West Georgia responded.
- The victory improved Austin Peay's record to 2-4, while West Georgia fell to 1-4 in the United Athletic Conference.
In Carrollton, Georgia, Austin Peay secured a narrow victory over West Georgia with a final score of 20-16 on Saturday. The game saw Austin Smith lead his team with a crucial 1-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pell with just 1:23 left on the clock. Earlier in the match, Courtland Simmons had given Austin Peay a 13-10 lead with his first career touchdown. However, West Georgia responded with a 56-yard touchdown pass from Davin Wydner to Karmello English, taking a brief lead at 16-13. Smith's performance included 116 passing yards and 49 rushing yards, showcasing his dual-threat capability. O'Shaan Allison was a standout on the ground for Austin Peay, rushing for 95 yards on 15 carries. On the opposing side, Wydner had a strong game, completing 33 of 47 passes for 388 yards, while English recorded seven receptions for 132 yards. The game concluded with West Georgia unable to convert a late drive into points, resulting in a turnover on downs. This victory improved Austin Peay's record to 2-4 overall and 1-2 in the United Athletic Conference, while West Georgia fell to 1-4 and 0-4 in the same conference.