Saturday, September 13
Logan, UT
7:45 pm MT
Air Force Academy
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Utah State
Game 2: Air Force (1-0, 0-0 MW) at Utah State (1-1, 0-0 MW)
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Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45 p.m. MT, Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium (25,100), Logan, UT
Air Force (1-0, 0-0 MW) at Utah State (1-1, 0-0 MW)
Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45 p.m. MT, Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium (25,100), Logan, UT
FALCONS
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Website: GoAirForceFalcons.com
Conference: Mountain West
2024 Record: 5-7 (3-4 MW/T5th)
AGGIES
Location: Logan, UT
Website: UtahStateAggies.com
Conference: Mountain West
2024 Record: 4-8, 3-4 MW/T5th)
THE GAME
• Air Force opens Mountain West play by traveling to Logan, Utah, to take on Utah State on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:45 p.m. at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
• Air Force and Utah State meet for the 13th time overall and 12th as conference foes. The Falcons lead the overall series, 7-5, and are 6-5 in conference games. Air Force is 5-2 at home and 2-3 at Utah State.
• Air Force is 14-12 in Mountain West openers dating back to 1999. The Falcons are 8-6 at home and 6-6 on the road.
• Air Force's current five-game winning streak dating back to last season is the fourth longest active streak in the nation. The Falcons were tied for the top spot after week one, but were idle last week.
THE SERIES
• Air Force and Utah State meet for the 13th time overall and 12th as conference foes.
• The Falcons lead the overall series, 7-5, and are 6-5 in conference games.
• Air Force is 5-2 at home and 2-3 at Utah State.
• Utah State defeated Air Force, 34-27, Oct. 8, 2022, in the last meeting in Logan, Utah.
• Air Force beat Utah State, 39-21, Sept. 15, 2023, in Falcon Stadium in the last meeting between the schools.
• The teams first played Nov. 8, 1969, in Falcon Stadium, resulting in a 38-13 Air Force win in the lone non-conference meeting.
LAST MEETING
(Sept. 15, 2023) Air Force defeated Utah State, 39-21, in Falcon Stadium to open Mountain West play. The win snapped a five-game losing streak in conference openers. Following a three-and-out by the defense, Emmanuel Michel scored the first of three touchdowns, and a two-point conversion made it 8-0 Air Force. The defense helped again with an Alec Mock sack and forced fumble. The offense converted with a Zac Larrier rushing touchdown to make it 15-0. Michel added his second touchdown to make it 22-0 after the first quarter. John Lee Eldridge III opened the second quarter with a touchdown run to extend the lead to 29-0. Utah State got on the board with a touchdown pass to cut the lead to 29-7. Matthew Dapore kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired to make it 32-7 at the half. Michel added his third touchdown to make it 39-7 midway through the third quarter. Utah State added two late touchdowns to make up the final margin. Air Force rushed for 344 yards and had 428 total yards. Michel had 106 yards on 28 carries while Owen Burk added a game-high 110 yards on 15 carries. Larrier finished with 56 yards rushing and hit 3-4 passes for 84 yards. Mock led the defense with 11 tackles and two sacks. PJ Ramsey added 2.5 tackles for loss. The defense held Utah State to 302 total yards, including just 54 rushing on 26 carries.
LAST TIME AT UTAH STATE
(Oct. 8, 2022) Utah State defeated Air Force, 34-27, in Logan to win its second straight over the Falcons. Brad Roberts and Haaziq Daniels scored on one-yard touchdown runs to stake the Falcons to a 14-13 halftime lead. Matthew Dapore made it 17-13 early in the third with a field goal before the Aggies took the lead, 20-17, on a Calvin Tyler touchdown run. Air Force answered with a Daniels to Amari Terry 40-yard touchdown pass to retake the lead, 24-20, with 13:33 to play. Utah State added a Cooper Legas to Terrell Vaughn touchdown pass to take a 27-24 lead. The Aggies cashed in an Air Force fumble with a Legas 32-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 34-24. Dapore hit a 51-yard field goal to make up the final margin and the Aggies recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock. Air Force finished with 359 total yards, including 264 rushing. Roberts led the way with 136 yards and a TD on 29 carries. The defense was led by TD Blackmon, who recorded career highs of 12 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss. Utah State finished with 414 total yards, including 199 rushing and 228 passing.
TWO FROM UTAH
Air Force has two players from the state of Utah on the roster. Senior WR Cade Harris is a native of South Weber and attended Roy High School. Sophomore offensive lineman Johnny Brambila is from Murray and attended East High School.
CONFERENCE OPENERS
• Air Force is 14-12 in Mountain West openers dating back to 1999.
• The Falcons are 8-6 at home and 6-6 on the road.
• Air Force has lost seven of the last eight MW openers.
• Air Force is 2-3 vs. Utah State in MW openers, including a 1-1 mark in Logan.
• Air Force won a Mountain West-record 11 straight openers from 2000-10.
• Air Force lost its first MW opener, 10-7, to Wyoming in 1999 in Falcon Stadium prior to starting the 11-game winning streak.
• The Falcons are 26-19 all-time in conference openers dating back to 1980.
• Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun is 7-11 in conference openers.
LOOKING AT UTAH STATE
Utah State is 1-1 overall after beating UTEP, 28-16, to open the season and falling, 44-22, at Texas A&M. The Aggies are coached by Bronco Mendenhall, who is in his first season. Mendenhall coached New Mexico in 2024. He was also the head coach at Virginia from 2016-21 and BYU from 2005-15. This week is the MW opener for the Aggies as well.
Bryson Barnes leads the team in passing, hitting 34-58 for 402 yards and three touchdowns. Miles Davis leads the team in rushing with 138 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. The defense is led by Noah Avinger, who has 17 total tackles. John Miller has 17 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.
AIR FORCE WINNING STREAK
• Air Force's current five-game winning streak dating back to last season is the fourth longest active streak in the nation.
• The Falcons were tied for the top spot after week one, but were idle last week.
Longest Current NCAA Winning Streaks
# Team Streak
1. Ohio State 6
Memphis 6
Illinois 6
4. Air Force 5
Missouri 5
TCU 5
Navy 5
MORE ON STREAKS, MW RECORDS
• Air Force has recorded at least 250 rushing yards and three touchdowns in five straight games which ties a Mountain West record.
• The Falcons extended the mark in the season opening win over Bucknell, rushing for 267 yards and four touchdowns.
• The current streak marks the third time the Falcons have accomplished it, doing so in 2009 and 2010. The five-game streak has also been done by San Diego State (2017) and New Mexico (2012).
A FEW MORE NOTES ABOUT STREAKS
• Air Force extended the nation's longest active streak of consecutive 100-yard rushing games to 86 with 267 yards vs. Bucknell. Boise State is second with a 40-game run.
• Air Force has held four straight opponents to 21 points or less dating back to last season. The Falcons have held 23 of the last 33 opponents to 21 points or fewer dating back to 2022.
• Air Force did it seven times last season (Merrimack, 6; San Jose State, 17; Colorado State, 21; Army, 20; Oregon State, 0; Nevada, 19; San Diego State, 20).
FOLLOWING AN OPEN WEEK
• Air Force is 8-10 following an open week under head coach Troy Calhoun. The Falcons are 3-3 at home, 4-6 on the road and 1-1 in neutral site games.
• Air Force is 1-1 vs. Utah State following an open week, falling 42-32 at Utah State in 2018 and beating the Aggies, 27-20, in Logan in 2016.
• Air Force is 4-4 in conference play, including a 2-1 mark at home and 2-3 mark on the road.
Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:45 p.m. MT, Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium (25,100), Logan, UT
FALCONS
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Website: GoAirForceFalcons.com
Conference: Mountain West
2024 Record: 5-7 (3-4 MW/T5th)
AGGIES
Location: Logan, UT
Website: UtahStateAggies.com
Conference: Mountain West
2024 Record: 4-8, 3-4 MW/T5th)
THE GAME
• Air Force opens Mountain West play by traveling to Logan, Utah, to take on Utah State on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 7:45 p.m. at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
• Air Force and Utah State meet for the 13th time overall and 12th as conference foes. The Falcons lead the overall series, 7-5, and are 6-5 in conference games. Air Force is 5-2 at home and 2-3 at Utah State.
• Air Force is 14-12 in Mountain West openers dating back to 1999. The Falcons are 8-6 at home and 6-6 on the road.
• Air Force's current five-game winning streak dating back to last season is the fourth longest active streak in the nation. The Falcons were tied for the top spot after week one, but were idle last week.
THE SERIES
• Air Force and Utah State meet for the 13th time overall and 12th as conference foes.
• The Falcons lead the overall series, 7-5, and are 6-5 in conference games.
• Air Force is 5-2 at home and 2-3 at Utah State.
• Utah State defeated Air Force, 34-27, Oct. 8, 2022, in the last meeting in Logan, Utah.
• Air Force beat Utah State, 39-21, Sept. 15, 2023, in Falcon Stadium in the last meeting between the schools.
• The teams first played Nov. 8, 1969, in Falcon Stadium, resulting in a 38-13 Air Force win in the lone non-conference meeting.
LAST MEETING
(Sept. 15, 2023) Air Force defeated Utah State, 39-21, in Falcon Stadium to open Mountain West play. The win snapped a five-game losing streak in conference openers. Following a three-and-out by the defense, Emmanuel Michel scored the first of three touchdowns, and a two-point conversion made it 8-0 Air Force. The defense helped again with an Alec Mock sack and forced fumble. The offense converted with a Zac Larrier rushing touchdown to make it 15-0. Michel added his second touchdown to make it 22-0 after the first quarter. John Lee Eldridge III opened the second quarter with a touchdown run to extend the lead to 29-0. Utah State got on the board with a touchdown pass to cut the lead to 29-7. Matthew Dapore kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired to make it 32-7 at the half. Michel added his third touchdown to make it 39-7 midway through the third quarter. Utah State added two late touchdowns to make up the final margin. Air Force rushed for 344 yards and had 428 total yards. Michel had 106 yards on 28 carries while Owen Burk added a game-high 110 yards on 15 carries. Larrier finished with 56 yards rushing and hit 3-4 passes for 84 yards. Mock led the defense with 11 tackles and two sacks. PJ Ramsey added 2.5 tackles for loss. The defense held Utah State to 302 total yards, including just 54 rushing on 26 carries.
LAST TIME AT UTAH STATE
(Oct. 8, 2022) Utah State defeated Air Force, 34-27, in Logan to win its second straight over the Falcons. Brad Roberts and Haaziq Daniels scored on one-yard touchdown runs to stake the Falcons to a 14-13 halftime lead. Matthew Dapore made it 17-13 early in the third with a field goal before the Aggies took the lead, 20-17, on a Calvin Tyler touchdown run. Air Force answered with a Daniels to Amari Terry 40-yard touchdown pass to retake the lead, 24-20, with 13:33 to play. Utah State added a Cooper Legas to Terrell Vaughn touchdown pass to take a 27-24 lead. The Aggies cashed in an Air Force fumble with a Legas 32-yard touchdown run to extend the lead to 34-24. Dapore hit a 51-yard field goal to make up the final margin and the Aggies recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock. Air Force finished with 359 total yards, including 264 rushing. Roberts led the way with 136 yards and a TD on 29 carries. The defense was led by TD Blackmon, who recorded career highs of 12 tackles and 3.0 tackles for loss. Utah State finished with 414 total yards, including 199 rushing and 228 passing.
TWO FROM UTAH
Air Force has two players from the state of Utah on the roster. Senior WR Cade Harris is a native of South Weber and attended Roy High School. Sophomore offensive lineman Johnny Brambila is from Murray and attended East High School.
CONFERENCE OPENERS
• Air Force is 14-12 in Mountain West openers dating back to 1999.
• The Falcons are 8-6 at home and 6-6 on the road.
• Air Force has lost seven of the last eight MW openers.
• Air Force is 2-3 vs. Utah State in MW openers, including a 1-1 mark in Logan.
• Air Force won a Mountain West-record 11 straight openers from 2000-10.
• Air Force lost its first MW opener, 10-7, to Wyoming in 1999 in Falcon Stadium prior to starting the 11-game winning streak.
• The Falcons are 26-19 all-time in conference openers dating back to 1980.
• Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun is 7-11 in conference openers.
LOOKING AT UTAH STATE
Utah State is 1-1 overall after beating UTEP, 28-16, to open the season and falling, 44-22, at Texas A&M. The Aggies are coached by Bronco Mendenhall, who is in his first season. Mendenhall coached New Mexico in 2024. He was also the head coach at Virginia from 2016-21 and BYU from 2005-15. This week is the MW opener for the Aggies as well.
Bryson Barnes leads the team in passing, hitting 34-58 for 402 yards and three touchdowns. Miles Davis leads the team in rushing with 138 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries. The defense is led by Noah Avinger, who has 17 total tackles. John Miller has 17 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks.
AIR FORCE WINNING STREAK
• Air Force's current five-game winning streak dating back to last season is the fourth longest active streak in the nation.
• The Falcons were tied for the top spot after week one, but were idle last week.
Longest Current NCAA Winning Streaks
# Team Streak
1. Ohio State 6
Memphis 6
Illinois 6
4. Air Force 5
Missouri 5
TCU 5
Navy 5
MORE ON STREAKS, MW RECORDS
• Air Force has recorded at least 250 rushing yards and three touchdowns in five straight games which ties a Mountain West record.
• The Falcons extended the mark in the season opening win over Bucknell, rushing for 267 yards and four touchdowns.
• The current streak marks the third time the Falcons have accomplished it, doing so in 2009 and 2010. The five-game streak has also been done by San Diego State (2017) and New Mexico (2012).
A FEW MORE NOTES ABOUT STREAKS
• Air Force extended the nation's longest active streak of consecutive 100-yard rushing games to 86 with 267 yards vs. Bucknell. Boise State is second with a 40-game run.
• Air Force has held four straight opponents to 21 points or less dating back to last season. The Falcons have held 23 of the last 33 opponents to 21 points or fewer dating back to 2022.
• Air Force did it seven times last season (Merrimack, 6; San Jose State, 17; Colorado State, 21; Army, 20; Oregon State, 0; Nevada, 19; San Diego State, 20).
FOLLOWING AN OPEN WEEK
• Air Force is 8-10 following an open week under head coach Troy Calhoun. The Falcons are 3-3 at home, 4-6 on the road and 1-1 in neutral site games.
• Air Force is 1-1 vs. Utah State following an open week, falling 42-32 at Utah State in 2018 and beating the Aggies, 27-20, in Logan in 2016.
• Air Force is 4-4 in conference play, including a 2-1 mark at home and 2-3 mark on the road.
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