Austin Peay Governors
UAC
2023 Record: 9-2, 6-0
Coach: Scotty Walden
Big Wins: 10/14 Gardner-Webb (41-14), 11/18 Central Arkansas (14-12)
Bad Losses: 9/2 at Southern Illinois (23-49), 9/9 at Tennessee (13-30)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Jevon Jackson, RB, 1,189 yards
Passing: Mike DiLiello, QB, 3,057 yards
Receiving: Tre Shackelford, WR, 760 yards
Tackles: Tyler Long, LB, 98
Sacks: Hosea Knifeley Jr., LB, 4.0
Interceptions: Cedarius Doss, DB, 3
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 158.4 (43rd in nation, 3rd in conference)
Passing Offense: 299.3 (7, 1)
Total Offense: 457.7 (6, 1)
Scoring Offense: 37.4 (6, 1)
Rushing Defense: 150.1 (58, 3)
Pass Defense: 257.7 (112, 6)
Total Defense: 407.8 (97, 4)
Scoring Defense: 25.7 (57, 3)
Turnover Margin: 0.10 (55, 4)
Sacks: 1.70 (78, 4)
Sacks Allowed: 3.00 (105, 7)
Recent Playoff Appearances:
| 2019 | First Round | Defeated Furman |
| 2019 | Second Round | Defeated Sacramento State |
| 2019 | Quarterfinals | Lost to Montana State |
*all team stats through 11/11
