Sacramento State place kicker Devon Medeiros (92) misses a field goal attempt during the third quarter against Austin Peay at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. The Govs advanced to the FCS  quarterfinals with victories against Furman and Sacramento State.“First, I want to thank Mark for his work in moving Governors football to new heights,” athletics director Gerald Harrison said. Central Arkansas is in the Southland Conference, which also postponed its league schedule to the spring. Sacramento State quarterback Kevin Thomson (5) rushes in for a touchdown in the third quarter against Austin Peay at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay wide receiver DeAngelo Wilson (11) celebrates his touchdown catch in the first quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.

Austin Peay quarterback JaVaughn Craig (3) speeds past Sacramento State defenders for a touchdown in the third quarter at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. The Cramton Bowl will be limited to 25% capacity or a maximum of about 6,250 fans. Austin Peay players warm up before the game at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. The Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), the top-tier of Division I football, has 129 teams.

The school's first football team was fielded in 1930.

Austin Peay quarterback JaVaughn Craig (3) throws a pass during the second quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.

The Cramton Bowl will be limited to 25% capacity or a maximum of about 6,250 fans. I could not be more thankful for my time at Austin Peay and will be a fan forever.

Austin Peay wide receiver Baniko Harley (2) rushes in for a touchdown on a fourth-down play against Sacramento State in the first quarter at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. The team plays its home games at the 10,000 seat Fortera Stadium. Austin Peay fans cheer for their team against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.

Austin Peay defensive lineman Shaun Whittinghill (48) kisses his fiancee McKenzie Dixon after the win over Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Both schools compete in the Football Championship Subdivision, or FCS.

Austin Peay defensive lineman Matthew Gayle (91) and offensive lineman Blake Mitchell (53) pose with the Governor after beating Sacramento State 42-28 at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay quarterback JaVaughn Craig (3) rushes into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay takes the field for the game against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. View Comments. Austin Peay has already dealt with an outbreak of COVID-19 when 11 football players tested positive in June. Montgomery Advertiser. Austin Peay running back Rodney Saulsberry Jr. (5) is stopped short of a first down in the first quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. The trophy goes to the team in Tennessee that has the best record against the other three teams. The game will air on ESPN. NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson dead at 53

Austin Peay posted an 11-4 record in 2019, but lost in the quarterfinals of the Division I Football Championship tournament.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — When Austin Peay and Central Arkansas signed up to play in the first game of the 2020 college football season, little did they know how notable it would become. Austin Peay quarterback JaVaughn Craig (3) rushes for a first down during the second quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca. Austin Peay Governors Skip To Main Content. Copyright © 2020 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Govs talk about FCS quarterfinal loss to Montana State The NCAA on Aug. 14 said FCS fall championships won't be possible because the majority of schools have had seasons postponed or canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.A large number of FBS schools also have postponed fall football, but those in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Southeastern Conference, Big 12, American Athletic Conference, Sun Belt and Conference USA plan to play fall schedules.The FBS slate is scheduled to begin when Southern Miss battles South Alabama at 9 p.m. EDT Sept. 3 in Hattiesburg, Miss. Austin Peay wide receiver DeAngelo Wilson (11) breaks away for a first down after a catch in the third quarter against Sacramento State at Hornet Stadium Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Sacramento, Ca.