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Air Force Falcons Dominate San Diego State Aztecs at Snapdragon Stadium with Ground and Air Assault

The Air Force Falcons improved their season record to 5-7 after a commanding victory over the San Diego State Aztecs, who fell to 3-9. The final score stood at 31-20 in favor of the Falcons, marking a significant win for the team. The game, held at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, saw an attendance of 18,045 fans who witnessed the Falcons' prowess on both offense and defense.


Sep 23, 2022; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons running back Brad Roberts (20) reacts following his touchdown in the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Game Highlights


The Falcons showcased a balanced attack throughout the game. On offense, they accumulated a total of 404 yards with an impressive average gain of eight yards per play. Their rushing game was particularly dominant, amassing 276 yards across 52 attempts which translated into three touchdowns. Dylan Carson led this charge with 125 rushing yards on 24 carries and found the end zone twice. Kade Frew also made notable contributions with his explosive runs totaling 77 yards.


In the passing department, Quentin Hayes completed a perfect pass that resulted in a touchdown and totaled 76 passing yards for the day. His connection with Cade Harris for a long touchdown was one of the highlights of the game.


Defensively, Blake Fletcher and Aidan Swartz wreaked havoc in the backfield combining for three sacks and contributing significantly to limiting San Diego State's offensive production. The defense as a whole tallied eight tackles for loss indicating their control over proceedings throughout most of the contest.


Special Teams Impact


Special teams played their part effectively as well; Matthew Dapore successfully converted all extra point attempts and nailed a crucial field goal from beyond forty-five yards out to add to his team's tally.


Looking Ahead


As we look forward to what's next for both teams after this matchup at Snapdragon Stadium, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for future broadcasts featuring these teams as they continue their respective campaigns in this season's competition.


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