CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Like a vitamin B-12 shot, an outmanned Austin Peay football team proved to be just the adrenaline boost the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga needed.
The 14th-ranked Mocs worked through the offensive deficiencies of their first two games to blast Austin Peay 42-6 at Governors Stadium on Saturday.
UTC scored twice in the game’s first four minutes, had three touchdowns of 30-plus yards and outgained Austin Peay 351-180 in total yards to notch its first win of the season, also extending the Governors’ losing streak to 14 games.
“That was so big for momentum,” said Mocs quarterback Jacob Huesman, who completed 18 of 23 passes for 224 yards and two TDs. “This felt like the first time we played loose and kind of showed what we’re capable of. We significantly underachieved the last two weeks. We were getting a little anxious about it, so this was a big confidence boost for us.
“Finally we showed the defense we’re playing for those guys. It felt good to give them some reassurance that they don’t have to be perfect today. We needed a win.”