DraftPrepTV set to air “For The Win” Series

Edited By: Draft Prep Editor

Austin Peay Football’s Historic Turnaround Documentary to Air on @DraftPrepTV

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — @DraftPrepTV has officially announced the release of an exclusive behind-the-scenes documentary spotlighting one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history: the 2017 Austin Peay Governors. The series will take viewers deep inside the culture shift, leadership, adversity, and triumph that transformed a struggling program into a nationally respected story.

A Program Reborn: From Record Losing Streak to Record-Breaking Season

Before 2017, Austin Peay football was known nationally for all the wrong reasons. The program carried a 29-game losing streak, the longest in Division I football at the time. In the three seasons prior (2014–2016), the Governors posted a combined record of 1–34, including an 0–11 season in 2016.

Then came 2017 — a historic renaissance.

Under the direction of head coach Will Healy, the Governors delivered one of the most remarkable single-season turnarounds the sport has ever seen:

  • Finished the season 8–4, the program’s first winning record since 2007.

  • Seven Division I wins, the most in school history at the time.

  • First three-game win streak since 1980.

  • Top-half finish in the Ohio Valley Conference, after being projected last.

  • Ranked in the FCS Top 25 during portions of the season.

  • Earned national recognition as one of the biggest turnarounds in NCAA football history.

The Governors defeated multiple OVC opponents by dominant margins, showcased a renewed toughness on both sides of the ball, and reignited the Clarksville community with sellout crowds and national attention.

What the Documentary Will Show

The @DraftPrepTV documentary will provide unprecedented access into:

  • Locker room moments that shaped the identity of the 2017 team.

  • Coaching philosophies and cultural changes instituted by Will Healy and his staff.

  • Player stories — many coming from overlooked backgrounds — who helped reestablish the program’s pride.

  • On-field battles, practice footage, and sideline emotion from the most pivotal games of the season.

  • The mindset shift that took Austin Peay from a national afterthought to a national headline.

A Legacy That Lasts

The 2017 Austin Peay season is now widely regarded as:

  • One of the largest win-loss improvements in NCAA history.

  • A blueprint for cultural transformation in college athletics.

  • A season that resurrected the Governors’ football brand and paved the way for future success.

By airing this series, @DraftPrepTV aims to preserve and showcase the raw emotion, leadership, and resilience that made the turnaround possible.

Coming Soon to @DraftPrepTV

The documentary will premiere exclusively on @DraftPrepTV, giving fans, athletes, and coaches a chance to relive the energy and see the unseen moments behind a season that changed everything for Austin Peay football.

Get ready to experience one of the most inspiring comeback stories in college football — only on @DraftPrepTV.