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Austin Peay State University announces times for 2018 APSU Football Home Games

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APSU FootballClarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University’s athletics department released kickoff times for the upcoming 2018 APSU Governors football campaign, Tuesday, with two night games opening the home schedule.

Austin Peay State University’s first game at Fortera Stadium will be a 6:00pm (CT), September 8th contest against Presbyterian.

Austin Peay Football first home game in 2018 is September 8th against Presbyterian.
Austin Peay Football first home game in 2018 is September 8th against Presbyterian.

The Governors then host Tennessee State in a 6:00pm, October 6th contest to open Ohio Valley Conference play.

With the onset of fall, Austin Peay’s kickoffs will move two hours earlier. The Govs October 27th homecoming contest against Tennessee Tech, a November 3rd contest against Eastern Kentucky and the regular-season finale against Murray State all scheduled to kickoff at 4:00pm (CT).

All times are tentative and pending the release of the Ohio Valley Conference’s 2018 television schedule.

The Governors have received preseason recognition from a trio of publications. Lindy’s FCS Preseason Top 25 picked APSU 15th with both Athlon Sports National College Football Annual and Street and Smith’s Preseason Top 25 picking it 22nd. In addition, HERO Sports ranked the Governors No. 25 in its preseason poll.

Austin Peay State University returns the bulk of their playmakers from last season’s 8-4 squad. Ohio Valley Conference Freshman of the Year Jeremiah Oatsvall is back to pilot the offense. Second Team Associated Press All-American Jaison Williams returns to anchor the defense, all under the tutelage of 2017 Eddie Robinson FCS Coach of the Year Will Healy.

Season tickets for Austin Peay’s five-game home schedule remain available. Reserved seating is available today and may be purchased by contacting the APSU Athletics Ticket office by phone at 931.221.PEAY [7329] or online at LetsGoPeay.com/SportTix. Fans interested in joining the waiting list for club seating should visit LetsGoPeay.com/Tickets.

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