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Falcon Stadium to Witness Air Force Falcons Versus New Mexico Lobos in Football Matchup

As the Air Force Falcons prepare to defend their turf against the New Mexico Lobos at Falcon Stadium, fans are bracing for what promises to be an electrifying college football encounter. The Falcons' recent performances have been a mixed bag, but there's reason for optimism as they gear up for their next challenge.


Dec 27, 2019; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Air Force Falcons running back Kadin Remsberg (24) against the Washington State Cougars during the Cheez-It Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at the game on October 31st, despite a valiant effort by the Falcons, they fell short against Boise State Broncos with a score of 30-49. The statistics from that game paint a picture of what the Falcons are capable of when they're on form. They dominated possession time with over 37 minutes and averaged nearly 7 yards per play. Their ground game was particularly impressive, racking up 415 rushing yards and scoring four touchdowns.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing; penalties proved costly with six infractions setting them back 43 yards. This is an area where discipline will need to be tightened up if they want to secure victory against the Lobos.


The October 25th encounter with San Jose State Spartans showed some weaknesses in the Falcons' armor as they only managed to put up six points compared to Spartans' seventeen. Turnovers were a significant issue in this matchup – two fumbles lost can change the course of any game and did just that.


But let's not forget about their commanding win over Navy Midshipmen on October 3rd where AF showcased their might with a resounding scoreline of 40-7. Their defense was impenetrable that day, sacking Navy's quarterback three times and allowing zero turnovers on their part – an aspect that could very well dictate how things unfold against NM.


The upcoming battle will test AF's resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity. With home-field advantage and lessons learned from past games, there is every chance that this could be where they turn things around.


Fans should expect AF’s running backs to take center stage once again; if they can replicate or exceed their performance from previous games while minimizing errors like penalties and turnovers, victory is within reach.


Remembering how efficiently AF utilized possession time in past games should also give fans hope; controlling the clock will be vital in keeping NM’s offense off the field and dictating play pace.


With kickoff scheduled for November 21st at Falcon Stadium under lights expected around 7:30 PM local time (9:30 PM ET), fans won't want to miss this showdown broadcasted live on Fox Sports 1 via satellite channel number two hundred nineteen. It’s set up perfectly for those who bleed blue and silver – so mark your calendars!

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