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Air Force Falcons to Face Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field in Exciting Football Encounter

As the Air Force Falcons prepare to face off against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field, fans of the Falcons should be cautiously optimistic about their team's chances. The upcoming game on September 14th will be a true test of the Falcons' prowess on both sides of the ball.


Air Force Falcons VS Colorado Buffaloes

Looking back at their previous performance on August 31st against Colgate Raiders, AF displayed an overwhelming dominance with a final score of 48-7. The statistics from that game are telling; AF held possession for over half the game (32:38) and averaged an impressive seven yards per play. Their ground attack was particularly devastating, racking up 423 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. This kind of offensive efficiency can wreak havoc on any defense, and if they bring this same level of play to Boulder, they could very well steamroll over COL's defensive line.


However, it wasn't just AF's offense that shone in their last outing; their defense was equally formidable. They allowed only one touchdown and made two sacks for a loss of ten yards total while also securing an interception that they returned for seven yards. These numbers reflect a balanced team capable of controlling both sides of scrimmage.


In contrast, when looking at another past performance by AF against Colorado State Rams on November 22nd, 2018 – although victorious with a scoreline reading 27-19 – there were areas where improvement could be seen. The Falcons had fewer total yards (474 compared to previous games), but still managed to maintain control with an average gain per play standing strong at approximately six yards.


The key takeaway from these past performances is that when AF controls the ground game and minimizes turnovers – as evidenced by only one lost fumble in each reviewed game – they are tough to beat. Their rushing strategy has been relentless and will likely continue to be so against COL.


COL fans should not lose hope though; every team has its weaknesses and any given Saturday can produce unexpected results in college football. However, based purely on statistical analysis from recent performances by both teams, it would appear that AF holds a significant edge going into this matchup.


Falcons supporters should mark their calendars for September 14th at 5:00 PM MDT as their team takes to Folsom Field in Boulder, CO. For those unable to attend in person, you can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network where we'll see if Air Force can translate statistical superiority into victory once more.

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