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At Falcon Stadium on Saturday, Emmanuel Michel and the Air Force Falcons (4-0) meet Mark Redman and the San Diego State Aztecs (2-3) in a matchup featuring two of the biggest stars in college football on offense, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
The Falcons are solid favorites (-9.5) in their game versus the Aztecs, with the over/under being 43.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Falcons are -343 and the Aztecs are +270.)
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Game Info for Air Force vs. San Diego State
- Game Day: Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Stadium: Falcon Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | -9.5 | -110 | -110 | 43.5 | -111 | -109 | -343 | +270 |
Air Force Pick Insights
- Air Force has covered every spread it has faced this season (2-0-0).
- In Air Force’s two games with a set total, two have hit the over (100%).
Air Force Stats & Insights
- Air Force owns the 66th-ranked offense this year (395.8 yards per game), and has been even more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with just 223 yards allowed per game.
- Air Force owns the 39th-ranked offense this year (34.8 points per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best with just 12.8 points allowed per game.
- While Air Force ranks third-worst in the FBS in passing offense with 55.3 passing yards per game, it’s been a different story with the defense, which ranks 12th-best (161 passing yards per game allowed).
- Air Force has been clicking on all fronts in the running game this season, ranking best in rushing offense (340.5 rushing yards per game) and fifth-best in rushing defense (62 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Air Force has been shining on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking third-best in third-down percentage (58.8%) and 13th-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (27.9%).
- Air Force has forced five total turnovers (74th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over two times (third in the FBS) for a turnover margin of +3, the 22nd-best in college football.
Air Force’s Best Players
- The team’s top rusher, Michel, has carried the ball 73 times for 322 yards (80.5 per game), scoring six times.
- Jared Roznos’ leads his squad with 166 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on four receptions (out of five targets) and scored one touchdown.
- Brandon Engel has put together a 28-yard season so far, hauling in one pass on two targets.
- John Lee Eldridge III has a total of 14 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in one pass.
- PJ Ramsey has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and five tackles.
- Alec Mock is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s picked up 19 tackles, one TFL, and two sacks.
- Trey Taylor leads the team with one interception, while also recording 15 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended.
San Diego State Betting Insights
- So far this year, San Diego State has put together a 3-1-0 record against the spread.
- San Diego State has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was an underdog by 9.5 points or more this year.
- Out of San Diego State’s four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
San Diego State Pick Insights
- San Diego State has been struggling defensively, ranking 13th-worst with 430.2 total yards given up per game. It has been better on offense, compiling 344.4 total yards per contest (97th-ranked).
- San Diego State is posting 21.2 points per game on offense this season (108th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 27.2 points per game (86th-ranked) on defense.
- San Diego State ranks 103rd in passing yards per game (195.2), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with 265.8 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- San Diego State ranks 73rd in the FBS with 149.2 rushing yards per game on offense, and it ranks 101st with 164.4 rushing yards given up per game on the defensive side of the ball.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, San Diego State ranks 90th in the FBS (37.1% third-down conversion rate) and 78th defensively (40.3% third-down rate allowed).
- At 0, San Diego State has the 67th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 10 forced turnovers (seventh in the FBS) and 10 turnovers committed (121st in the FBS).
San Diego State’s Best Players
- Jalen Mayden has thrown for 944 yards (188.8 ypg) to lead San Diego State, completing 62% of his passes and tossing four touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 268 yards (53.6 ypg) on 57 carries with three touchdowns.
- Jaylon Armstead has run for 228 yards across 48 attempts, scoring four touchdowns.
- Redman has collected 16 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 193 (38.6 yards per game). He’s been targeted 23 times and has two touchdowns.
- Brionne Penny has recorded 187 receiving yards (37.4 yards per game) on 13 receptions.
- Baylin Brooks’ 10 receptions (on 17 targets) have netted him 177 yards (35.4 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Zyrus Fiaseu has two sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Cody Moon is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s totaled 19 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
- Cedarious Barfield leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 12 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
