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Abilene Christian and North Alabama opened conference play with wins, while Tarleton State and Austin Peay kept rolling. Now the UAC turns toward its biggest matchup yet as the Texans and Governors meet with major conference title implications.

Yet another week of lessons in the UAC. Austin Peay looks more and more like the ultimate dark horse, West Florida gets brought back down to earth, and Tarleton State’s offense keeps humming. Plenty of good news for North Alabama, but even more so for Abilene Christian. Meanwhile, the nightmare continues for Eastern Kentucky... and West Georgia. Ready? Week 3 Recap #14 Austin Peay Governors (3-1, 0-1) 38, #17 West Florida Argonauts (2-1, 1-1) 16 At the end of the day, this ga

West Florida is 2-0 in its first FCS season, three FCS programs knocked off FBS opponents, and now Montana State and Illinois State enter the weekend favored against FBS teams. Week 2 is getting interesting.

Week 1 brings a loaded slate of FCS-FBS matchups for the UAC. Tarleton State enters upset territory against Bowling Green, while Austin Peay, Abilene Christian, North Alabama and others take their shots at FBS opponents. Plus, West Florida looks to build on its historic FCS debut against Central Arkansas.