The Ram-Falcon trophy is on the line Thursday, November 26, 2020, when the Colorado State Rams (1-2) visit the Air Force Falcons (2-2) for some Thanksgiving afternoon football. Both teams are tied for seventh in the Mountain West Conference and are playing for pride the rest of the season. This game will air live on CBS Sports Network at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Through three games, the Colorado State offense is averaging 24.0 points per game and 343.0 yards per game, 218.0 through the air and 125.0 on the ground. A’Jon Vivens leads the team with 164 rushing yards and one touchdown, and Trey McBride has a team high 17 receptions for 268 yards, and four touchdowns. Defensively, the Rams are allowing 38.0 points and 396.0 yards, 290.3 passing and 105.7 rushing.
Four games into their season, 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 18.3 points and 324.5 yards, 219.5 passing and 105.0 rushing.
[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/air_force” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”] Below is my pick for the Colorado State Rams at Air Force Falcons. All odds are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Colorado State Rams at Air Force Falcons (-6.5): O/U 53.5 (-112/-108)
Last time out, back on November 12th, Colorado State visited Boise State and left with a 52-21 defeat. This game was never close as Boise jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter lead and 42-7 halftime lead. Colorado State got the game back within 21 points in the third quarter, thanks to 14 unanswered, but Boise responded with 14 unanswered of their own to put the game away. QB’s Patrick O’Brien and Todd Centeio combined to go 11/29 for 176 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and 12 rushing yards. The Colorado State defense allowed just 291 total yards and recovered two Boise State fumbles.
Air Force hosted the winless New Mexico Lobos and came away with the 28-0 shutout win. It was an impressive performance from the Falcons to push them back to .500 on the season. QB Haaziq Daniels went 4/5 for 60 yards and rushed the ball 12 times for 55 yards and one touchdown. Running back Brad Roberts was the star on the day as he carries the ball 28 times for 177 yards and three touchdowns. The Air Force defense allowed 302 total yards and forced two New Mexico turnovers, one interception and one recovered fumble.
Series History: Air Force is on a four-game winning streak and lead the all-time series 36-21-1.
CFB Predictions: I expect Air Force -6.5 to roll.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 42-25