Last week, the Falcons faced a team that had beaten them in four straight contest, but were finally able to break out and beat the Broncos, 24-17. Now they face an even taller task in a matchup against San Diego State, who have beaten the Falcons in eight straight contests.
The matchup pits the Mountain West’s top two teams in rushing offense and in rushing defense. San Diego State’s rushing defense is the best in the Mountain West and best in the nation at 61.2 yards per game. Air Force’s rushing attack is best in the Mountain West and in the nation at 336.