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Air Force Falcons Secure Victory at Globe Life Field Against Army Black Knights in Football Showdown

The Air Force Falcons, with a record of 10-3, faced off against the Army Black Knights, standing at 6-6, in an intense game of football. The final score reflected the competitive nature of the contest: 13-7.


Nov 19, 2022; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Members of the Air Force Falcons line up at the line of scrimmage in the second half against the Colorado State Rams at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

At Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, fans witnessed the Air Force Falcons' tactical gameplay unfold on an artificial surface under a retractable dome. The Falcons' defense was formidable throughout the game, registering two sacks and one interception while holding their opponents to only seven points. The defensive unit also recorded four tackles for loss and three quarterback hits.


The offensive side saw the Falcons amass a total of 324 yards with a balanced attack that included both passing and rushing efforts. Despite completing only six out of thirteen pass attempts for 98 yards and one interception thrown by their quarterback, it was on the ground where they truly excelled. With fifty-three rushing attempts totaling 226 yards and averaging over four yards per carry, they demonstrated their commitment to controlling possession time which amounted to nearly thirty-five minutes.


A highlight for the Falcons came from their rushing touchdown that covered seventeen yards into the end zone. Their efficiency shone through in red zone situations where they achieved a perfect success rate across three attempts.


Special teams contributed as well with two successful field goals out of three attempts; one from within twenty-nine yards and another from thirty-nine out making up part of their thirteen-point tally. Punters maintained discipline with none blocked while placing two inside the twenty-yard line.


On offense for Army Black Knights managed to put up seven points against a staunch Falcon defense but struggled to find consistency throughout most phases of play.


Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory at Globe Life Field, fans can anticipate seeing more action when Air Force hosts New Mexico Lobos at Falcon Stadium located at U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado on November 12th at 8:30 PM local time. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on CBS Sports Network via satellite channel number two hundred twenty-one for those eager to follow along as it unfolds.

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