ETSU football set for non-conference clash against Austin Peay

Published 3:51 pm Thursday, September 14, 2023

CLARKSVILLE – Following a commanding 42-0 victory over Carson-Newman last weekend, the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) football team is gearing up for its final non-conference showdown this Saturday as they hit the road to face off against Austin Peay.

Kickoff and Broadcast Info: The highly-anticipated matchup is scheduled to kick off at 7:02 p.m. ET inside the renowned Fortera Stadium. For fans unable to attend, the Buccaneer Sports Network (BSN) will provide comprehensive coverage on the Bucs’ flagship station WXSM-AM 640 and affiliate station 104.9 FM NASH ICON. The broadcast lineup includes a pregame show, play-by-play commentary by “Voice of the Bucs” Jay Sandos, analysis from Matt Wilhjelm, and sideline reporting by Robert Harper. ESPN+ will also broadcast the game with Barry Gresham on play-by-play, Ethan Schmidt as analyst, and Isabella Christenson on the sideline.

Tickets and Venue: Fans eager to witness the action in person can secure tickets for the game at Austin Peay, https://www.ticketmaster.com/austin-peay-governors-football-tickets/artist/1216776. The clash unfolds at Fortera Stadium, nestled at Henry St, Clarksville, Tenn. 37040, with a seating capacity accommodating up to 10,000 enthusiastic spectators.

Series History: ETSU and Austin Peay share a storied history, having squared off 29 times since their inaugural meeting in 1951. ETSU holds a slight edge in the series with a 15-12-2 advantage. In their most recent clash on September 21, 2019, ETSU secured a 20-14 victory.

Shutout Streak and Dual Threat QB: ETSU displayed defensive prowess in their last outing, blanking Carson-Newman. It marked the first shutout for the Buccaneer defense since 2018. Quarterback Baron May had a stellar debut, contributing three touchdowns, including a rushing score, while amassing 109 rushing yards – a remarkable feat not seen in an ETSU quarterback since 2015.

Mr. 2,000: Will Huzzie achieved a milestone, joining an elite group of Buccaneer pass catchers by surpassing 2,000 career receiving yards. He now sets his sights on becoming ETSU’s all-time reception leader, just 19 catches away from achieving the feat.