#UACFOOTBALL - EKU had a successful debut and Central Arkansas collected its second consecutive win in league play to headline the winning performances around United Athletic Conference football in Week Five. Austin Peay, Stephen F. Austin and Tarleton also secured key victories in non-conference clashes on Saturday. 

The Bears took an early lead on the road at Southern Utah and then held on for the 29-27 decision to improve to 2-0 in UAC play while the Colonels visited North Alabama and claimed a 32-22 victory in their inaugural conference contest.

The Govs posted their third consecutive win and produced a 28-point first quarter for the second time this season en route to a dominating 52-10 decision over Lindenwood. The Lumberjacks had an explosive outing, scoring 14 points in each quarter to hand Texas A&M Commerce a 56-27 loss.

Tarleton rounded out the UAC victory train with their league-leading fourth win, edging Southeastern Louisiana, 14-13, marking the 100th career win for head coach Todd Whitten with the Texans.

UAC RESULTS | SEPT. 30
Austin Peay 52, Lindenwood 10 | Boxscore
*Central Arkansas 29, Southern Utah 27 | Boxscore
*Eastern Kentucky 32, North Alabama 22 | Boxscore
Stephen F. Austin 56, Texas A&M Commerce 27 | Boxscore
Tarleton 14, Southeastern Louisiana 13 | Boxscore
North Texas 45, Abilene Christian 31 | Boxscore
Colorado State 41, Utah Tech 20 | Boxscore

* = UAC Game
NOTE: Game stories linked to UAC winners

TOP PERFORMANCES
Offense
Jay'Veon Sunday (Abilene Christian) | 21 rushes for 140 yards
Jevon Jackson (Austin Peay) | 23 rushes for 158 yards, 2 TDs
Will McElvain (Central Arkansas) | 29-of-48 passing for 349 yards, 3 TDs; 3 receptions for 25 yards, 1 TD
Parker McKinney (EKU) | 14-of-21 passing for 256 yards, 2 TDs; 4 rushes for 21 yards, 1 TD
Noah Walters (North Alabama) | 21-of-33 passing for 348 yards, 2 TDs; 7 rushes for 56 yards
Tim Patrick Jr. (Southern Utah) | 5 receptions for 79 yards, 3 TDs
Brian Mauer (Stephen F. Austin) | 30-of-50 passing for 342 yards, 5 TDs; 6 rushes for 14 yards
Kayvon Britten (Tarleton) | 18 rushes for 87 yards, 1 TD; 2 receptions for 6 yards
Beau Sparks (Utah Tech) | 7 receptions for 67 yards, 2 TDs

Defense
Darius Moore (Abilene Christian) | 12 tackles (9 solo); 2 TFL; 1 Forced fumble
Garrett Hawkins (Austin Peay) | 9 tackles (6 solo)
TaMuarion Wilson (Central Arkansas) | 6 tackles (6 solo); 1 TFL; 1 INT
Logan Blake (EKU) | 15 tackles (7 solo); 0.5 TFL; 1 Fumble recovery; 1 PBU, 1 QBH
Edwin White-Schultz (North Alabama) | 11 tackles (7 solo)
Kohner Cullimore (Southern Utah) | 12 tackles (7 solo); 0.5 TFL 
Luke Watson (Stephen F. Austin) | 8 tackles (5 solo); 2 TFL; 2 QBH
Jalen Carr (Tarleton) | 9 tackles (8 solo); 1 TFL; 1 PBU
Syrus Webster (Utah Tech) | 11 tackles (4 solo); 2.5 TFL; 1 Forced fumble