Saturday, November 3
West Point, NY
10 AM MT
Air Force Academy
at
Army West Point
Air Force football heads to Army West Point for CIC Trophy game
10/29/2018 8:15:00 AM | Football
Saturday, Nov. 3, Noon ET, West Point, BY
Air Force @ Army West Point
Saturday, Nov. 3, Noon ET, Michie Stadium (38,000)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television: CBS Sports Network
Ben Holden (play-by-play); Jay Feely (analyst), Tina Cervasio (sidelines)
Radio: KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs, CO; The Fan 104.3 in Denver
SIRIUS 135, XM 383, Internet 987
Jim Arthur (play-by-play); Jesse Kurtz (analyst)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Category Air Force Army West Point
Record:....................... 3-5 (1-4 MW) 6-2
Streak:........................ L 1 W 4
Last Week:.................. L 38-48 vs. Boise State W 37-22 at Eastern Michigan
Next Week:................. vs. New Mexico (11/10) vs. Lafayette (11/10)
Conference:................ Mountain West Independent
Location:..................... Colorado Springs, CO West Point, NY
Athletic Website:........ GoAirForceFalcons.com GoArmyWestPoint.com
THE COACHES
Category Air Force Army West Point
Head Coach:................ Troy Calhoun Jeff Monken
Alma Mater (Year):...... Air Force, 1989 Millikin, 1991
Career Record:............ 85-65 (12th year) 66-44 (9th year)
Record at School:......... Same 30-28 (5th year)
Record vs. Opponent:.. 9-2 1-3
STORYLINES
• This season marks the 47th year of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition between Air Force, Army West Point and Navy.
• Air Force has a series-best 60-33 overall record and 20 trophy titles, the last coming in 2016.
• Air Force would win its 21st out-right title with a victory over Army West Point this week. The Falcons defeated Navy, 35-7, Oct. 6 in Falcon Stadium in the opening game of the series.
THE SERIES
• Air Force and Army are meeting for the 53rd time overall
• Air Force leads the series, 36-15-1
• The Falcons are 21-4 at home, 14-10 at Army and 1-1-1 in neutral site games
• Air Force has won 18 of the last 21 in the series
• Air Force is 33-13 in Commander-in-Chief's Trophy games vs. Army dating back to 1972
• The Falcons are 20-3 at home and 13-10 at Army in CIC games
• Army defeated Air Force, 21-0, last season in Falcon Stadium to snap a four-game Air Force winning streak
• Air Force defeated Army, 31-12, in 2016 in the last meeting at Army
• Air Force has won two straight at Army dating back to 2012
• The teams first played to a 13-13 tie in Yankee Stadium in New York in 1959
LAST YEAR VS. ARMY
(Nov. 4, 2017) Army defeated Air Force, 21-0, in Falcon Stadium. The shutout snapped Air Force's school-record 306 game scoring streak dating back to 1992. The Black Knights snapped a four-game losing streak to Air Force and won in Falcon Stadium for the first time since 2005. Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 265 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries to lead Army. The Black Knights had 392 total yards, all rushing, and didn't attempt a pass in the game. Air Force finished with 190 total yards, including 95 rushing. Tim McVey led the team with 39 yards rushing. The defense was led by Grant Ross, who recorded a career-best 12 tackles.
LAST TIME AT ARMY
(Nov. 5, 2016) Air Force defeated Army West Point, 31-12, to win a series-record 20th Commander-in-Chief's Trophy title. Quarterback Arion Worthman started for the first time in his career and responded by hitting six of nine passes for 195 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 63 yards and a score on 19 carries to lead Air Force. Jacobi Owens rushed for 106 yards on 12 carries and scored the first receiving touchdown of his career on a 46 yard connection from Worthman. Jalen Robinette added 104 yards on three catches to become the all-time Air Force leader in career receiving yards. Air Force opened up a 10-0 lead behind a Luke Strebel field goal and Shayne Davern TD run. Army cut the lead to 10-6 at the half with a touchdown, but Brodie Hicks blocked the extra point. Both teams scored on its opening drive of the second half, but a touchdown run by Tim McVey and a fourth-quarter TD by Worthman clinched it for the Falcons. Air Force had 444 total yards with a balanced attack of 249 rushing and 195 passing. Air Force held Army to 228 total yards, including 144 rushing. The Falcons had two interceptions and held Army to 4-12 on third down.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S TROPHY
The 2018 season marks the 47th year of Commander-in-Chief's trophy competition. The trophy goes annually to the winning academy with the best record in the round-robin competition. The winning team goes to the White House to receive the trophy from the President of the United States. The Falcons have a series-best 60-33 overall record and 20 titles. Air Force would win a record 21st CIC title with a win at Army. The Falcons defeated Navy, 35-7, Oct. 6 in Falcon Stadium in the opening game of the series.
Team Record Titles Last
Air Force 60-33-0 20 2016
Navy 49-43-1 15 2015
Army 29-62-1 7 2017
Air Force outright CIC title years:
'82, '83, '85, '87, '89, '90, '91, '92, '94, '95, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '10, '11, '14, '16
AIR FORCE VS. NON-CONFERENCE FOES UNDER CALHOUN
Air Force is 35-23 against non-conference opponents under head coach Troy Calhoun, including a 2-1 mark this season. The Falcons are 23-4 at home, 7-14 on the road and 5-5 in neutral site games. Air Force has defeated Stony Brook (38-0) and Navy (35-7) at home while falling, 33-27, at Florida Atlantic this season.
AN AIR FORCE WIN.....
• Air Force would improve to 4-5 overall.
• Air Force would win its record 21st Commander-in-Chief's Trophy title and second in three years.
• Air Force would improve to a series-best 61-33 in CIC competition.
• Air Force would improve to 37-15-1 all-time vs. Army, including a 15-10 mark at Army.
• Air Force would post its 19th win in the last 22 games in the Army series.
• Air Force would improve to 34-13 in Commander-in-Chief's Trophy games vs. Army dating back to 1972, including a 14-10 mark at Army.
• Air Force would win its third straight at Army.
LAST WEEK
Boise State defeated Air Force, 48-38, to win for the first time in three trips to Falcon Stadium. Brett Rypien hit 20-of-34 passes for 399 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Broncos. Alex Mattison added 136 yards rushing and a touchdown on 22 carries as Boise State rolled up 530 total yards. The teams went back and forth in the first half which ended tied at 28-all. Boise State scored 10 straight points in the third quarter before Kadin Remsberg scored on a five-yard catch to cut the lead to 41-38 with 5:24 to play. Rypien sealed it with a 61-yard touchdown pass with 3:21 left to make up the final margin. Air Force finished with 443 total yards, including 201 rushing and 242 passing. Isaiah Sanders led the way rushing for 97 yards and a touchdown rushing on 28 carries and hitting 10-of-15 passes for 210 yards and two scores. Jeremy Fejedelem led the defense with 13 tackles.
Saturday, Nov. 3, Noon ET, Michie Stadium (38,000)
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television: CBS Sports Network
Ben Holden (play-by-play); Jay Feely (analyst), Tina Cervasio (sidelines)
Radio: KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs, CO; The Fan 104.3 in Denver
SIRIUS 135, XM 383, Internet 987
Jim Arthur (play-by-play); Jesse Kurtz (analyst)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Category Air Force Army West Point
Record:....................... 3-5 (1-4 MW) 6-2
Streak:........................ L 1 W 4
Last Week:.................. L 38-48 vs. Boise State W 37-22 at Eastern Michigan
Next Week:................. vs. New Mexico (11/10) vs. Lafayette (11/10)
Conference:................ Mountain West Independent
Location:..................... Colorado Springs, CO West Point, NY
Athletic Website:........ GoAirForceFalcons.com GoArmyWestPoint.com
THE COACHES
Category Air Force Army West Point
Head Coach:................ Troy Calhoun Jeff Monken
Alma Mater (Year):...... Air Force, 1989 Millikin, 1991
Career Record:............ 85-65 (12th year) 66-44 (9th year)
Record at School:......... Same 30-28 (5th year)
Record vs. Opponent:.. 9-2 1-3
STORYLINES
• This season marks the 47th year of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition between Air Force, Army West Point and Navy.
• Air Force has a series-best 60-33 overall record and 20 trophy titles, the last coming in 2016.
• Air Force would win its 21st out-right title with a victory over Army West Point this week. The Falcons defeated Navy, 35-7, Oct. 6 in Falcon Stadium in the opening game of the series.
THE SERIES
• Air Force and Army are meeting for the 53rd time overall
• Air Force leads the series, 36-15-1
• The Falcons are 21-4 at home, 14-10 at Army and 1-1-1 in neutral site games
• Air Force has won 18 of the last 21 in the series
• Air Force is 33-13 in Commander-in-Chief's Trophy games vs. Army dating back to 1972
• The Falcons are 20-3 at home and 13-10 at Army in CIC games
• Army defeated Air Force, 21-0, last season in Falcon Stadium to snap a four-game Air Force winning streak
• Air Force defeated Army, 31-12, in 2016 in the last meeting at Army
• Air Force has won two straight at Army dating back to 2012
• The teams first played to a 13-13 tie in Yankee Stadium in New York in 1959
LAST YEAR VS. ARMY
(Nov. 4, 2017) Army defeated Air Force, 21-0, in Falcon Stadium. The shutout snapped Air Force's school-record 306 game scoring streak dating back to 1992. The Black Knights snapped a four-game losing streak to Air Force and won in Falcon Stadium for the first time since 2005. Ahmad Bradshaw rushed for 265 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries to lead Army. The Black Knights had 392 total yards, all rushing, and didn't attempt a pass in the game. Air Force finished with 190 total yards, including 95 rushing. Tim McVey led the team with 39 yards rushing. The defense was led by Grant Ross, who recorded a career-best 12 tackles.
LAST TIME AT ARMY
(Nov. 5, 2016) Air Force defeated Army West Point, 31-12, to win a series-record 20th Commander-in-Chief's Trophy title. Quarterback Arion Worthman started for the first time in his career and responded by hitting six of nine passes for 195 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 63 yards and a score on 19 carries to lead Air Force. Jacobi Owens rushed for 106 yards on 12 carries and scored the first receiving touchdown of his career on a 46 yard connection from Worthman. Jalen Robinette added 104 yards on three catches to become the all-time Air Force leader in career receiving yards. Air Force opened up a 10-0 lead behind a Luke Strebel field goal and Shayne Davern TD run. Army cut the lead to 10-6 at the half with a touchdown, but Brodie Hicks blocked the extra point. Both teams scored on its opening drive of the second half, but a touchdown run by Tim McVey and a fourth-quarter TD by Worthman clinched it for the Falcons. Air Force had 444 total yards with a balanced attack of 249 rushing and 195 passing. Air Force held Army to 228 total yards, including 144 rushing. The Falcons had two interceptions and held Army to 4-12 on third down.
COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S TROPHY
The 2018 season marks the 47th year of Commander-in-Chief's trophy competition. The trophy goes annually to the winning academy with the best record in the round-robin competition. The winning team goes to the White House to receive the trophy from the President of the United States. The Falcons have a series-best 60-33 overall record and 20 titles. Air Force would win a record 21st CIC title with a win at Army. The Falcons defeated Navy, 35-7, Oct. 6 in Falcon Stadium in the opening game of the series.
Team Record Titles Last
Air Force 60-33-0 20 2016
Navy 49-43-1 15 2015
Army 29-62-1 7 2017
Air Force outright CIC title years:
'82, '83, '85, '87, '89, '90, '91, '92, '94, '95, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '10, '11, '14, '16
AIR FORCE VS. NON-CONFERENCE FOES UNDER CALHOUN
Air Force is 35-23 against non-conference opponents under head coach Troy Calhoun, including a 2-1 mark this season. The Falcons are 23-4 at home, 7-14 on the road and 5-5 in neutral site games. Air Force has defeated Stony Brook (38-0) and Navy (35-7) at home while falling, 33-27, at Florida Atlantic this season.
AN AIR FORCE WIN.....
• Air Force would improve to 4-5 overall.
• Air Force would win its record 21st Commander-in-Chief's Trophy title and second in three years.
• Air Force would improve to a series-best 61-33 in CIC competition.
• Air Force would improve to 37-15-1 all-time vs. Army, including a 15-10 mark at Army.
• Air Force would post its 19th win in the last 22 games in the Army series.
• Air Force would improve to 34-13 in Commander-in-Chief's Trophy games vs. Army dating back to 1972, including a 14-10 mark at Army.
• Air Force would win its third straight at Army.
LAST WEEK
Boise State defeated Air Force, 48-38, to win for the first time in three trips to Falcon Stadium. Brett Rypien hit 20-of-34 passes for 399 yards and five touchdowns to lead the Broncos. Alex Mattison added 136 yards rushing and a touchdown on 22 carries as Boise State rolled up 530 total yards. The teams went back and forth in the first half which ended tied at 28-all. Boise State scored 10 straight points in the third quarter before Kadin Remsberg scored on a five-yard catch to cut the lead to 41-38 with 5:24 to play. Rypien sealed it with a 61-yard touchdown pass with 3:21 left to make up the final margin. Air Force finished with 443 total yards, including 201 rushing and 242 passing. Isaiah Sanders led the way rushing for 97 yards and a touchdown rushing on 28 carries and hitting 10-of-15 passes for 210 yards and two scores. Jeremy Fejedelem led the defense with 13 tackles.
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