So far this game has been about "bend-don't-break" rush defenses. Air Force has been able to relatively slow down (but not stop) Donnel Pumphrey, and the Aztecs have played assignment football very well, holding the Falcons to one big play.
A muffed punt led to an early Falcons touchdown, however San Diego State responded quickly on a 24-yard pass from Christian Chapman to Donnel Pumphrey.
Jacobi Owens got a 65-yard run to set the Falcons up on the 6-yard line. However, the Aztec defense held and forced the Falcons to a 21-yard field goal.