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FCS Austin Peay defeats Middle Tennessee for its first win over FBS team since 1987

Chris Parson threw two touchdown passes and Austin Peay rolled from the start in a 34-14 victory over Middle Tennessee

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Smith accounts for 2 TD, E. Michigan beats Buffalo 24-11 to become bowl eligible

Austin Smith threw a touchdown pass and ran for another TD, Samson Evans had 127 yards rushing and a touchdown on 22 carries to help Eastern Michigan beat Buffalo 24-11 to become b...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • Associated Press

Throws an INT vs. Toledo Smith went 9-for-26 for 86 yards and an interception, along with 25 rushing yards, against Toledo on Wednesday night.

Impact Smith has zero or one touchdown pass in all but one game all season, with four interceptions over the last three games. Eastern Michigan will take on Akron next Tuesday night.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Played through injury vs. WMU Smith (undisclosed) went 15-for-25 for 231 yards with a touchdown and an interception against Western Michigan on Saturday.

Impact Reports pointed to Ike Udengwu starting in Smith's place on Saturday, injury or not. Then news of an injury surfaced, and Smith played with whatever it is. Eastern Michigan has some extra time to figure out its quarterback situation before they play Toledo on Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Smith (undisclosed) is sidelined with an injury Saturday, per SB Nation.

Impact While it was previously reported that Ike Udengwu would get the start over Smith vs. Western Michigan, it wasn't clear whether it was due to injury. Smith is dressed as the backup Saturday, so he'll likely be good to go prior to EMU's next game vs. Toldeo.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Ike Udengwu is starting over Smith at quarterback in Saturday's game versus Western Michigan, SB Nation reports.

Impact Smith did go through warmups ahead of Saturday's contest, which could indicate this change isn't due to injury. Smith has completed 108-of190 passes for 1,103 yards, six touchdowns and five interceptions across his eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two picks vs. NIU Smith went 14-for-26 for 151 yards with two interceptions against Northern Illinois on Saturday.

Impact Smith has thrown zero or one touchdown in all but one game this season, and he has topped 175 yards just twice. The Eagles will take on Western Michigan next Saturday.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two TD vs. UMass Smith went 13-for-24 for 122 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, along with 33 rushing yards, Saturday against UMass.

Impact Smith made his second start in place of the injured Taylor Powell (shoulder). Powell's status for next week against Western Michigan is unclear, but Smith may make a third straight start.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start vs. Buffalo Smith went 12-for-19 for 190 yards with a touchdown and an interception, along with a team-high 74 rushing yards and another score, on Saturday against Buffalo.

Impact Smith started in place of the injured Taylor Powell (shoulder), and he looked pretty good as a dual threat. Eastern Michigan will spin back to non-conference play next week against UMass.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Buffalo Smith will serve as the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Buffalo, Alex Alvarado of The Ypsilanti Eleven reports.

Impact Smith entered last week's game against Arizona State in the second quarter after Taylor Powell (shoulder) exited with an injury, and the sophomore will draw the start against Buffalo since Powell is out. Smith completed four of eight pass attempts for 60 yards and a touchdown while rushing eight times for 55 yards against Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Throws TD vs. Arizona State Smith went 4-for-8 for 60 yards and a touchdown, along with 55 rushing yards, against Arizona State on Saturday night.

Impact Smith replaced Taylor Powell (shoulder) in the second quarter, and looked solid. If Powell is out next week against Buffalo, Smith would get the start.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE