The Mountain West Conference takes center stage on Thursday, December 3, 2020, when the Air Force Falcons (2-2) visit the Utah State Aggies (1-4). Air Force are currently tied for eight and Utah State are in 10th place in the MWC. This game will air live on CBS Sports Network at 9:30 p.m. EST.
Through four games, the Air Force offense is averaging 26.0 points per game and 403.5 yards per game, 67.0 through the air and 336.5 on the ground. Brad Roberts leads the team with 280 rushing yards and four touchdowns, and Kyle Patterson has a team high nine receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, the Falcons are allowing just 18.3 points and 324.5 yards, 219.5 passing and 105.0 rushing.
Five games into their season, the Utah State offense is averaging just 17.2 points per game and 284.6 yards per game, 138.4 through the air and 146.2 on the ground. Jaylen Warren leads the team with 252 rushing yards and three touchdowns, and Deven Thompkins has a team high 20 receptions for 214 yards and one touchdown. Defensively, the Aggies are allowing 35.2 points and 490.2 yards, 287.4 passing and 202.8 rushing.
[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/utah_state” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”]Below is my pick for the Air Force Falcons at Utah State Aggies.
Air Force Falcons (-10.5) at Utah State Aggies: O/U 50.5 (-120/-102)
Last time out, back on November 20th, Air Force hosted the New Mexico Lobos and shut them out in a 28-0 victory. Air Force easily beat New Mexico as this game was 21-0 at the half and the Falcons were never in danger of losing. The Falcons ran the ball 63 times for 356 yards and four touchdowns, led by Brad Roberts who carried the ball 28 times for 177 yards and scored three touchdowns. Defensively, the Falcons held New Mexico to 304 total yards and forced two Lobos turnovers, one interception and one lost fumble.
Utah State also hosted New Mexico in their most recent game, on November 26th, and came away with a 41-27 win. New Mexico was winning 13-6 at the half, but Utah State scored 28 unanswered points to start the half and put this game away. QB Andrew Peasley had himself a ballgame as he was 14/21 for 239 yards, three touchdowns, zero interceptions, and led the team in rushing with 118 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries. The Utah State defense allowed 348 total yards and forced two Lobos turnovers, one interception and one lost fumble.
Series History: Utah State won the most recent meeting, back in 2018, but Air Force still leads the all-time series 4-3.
CFB Predictions: I like Air Force -10.5 on the road.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 46-28