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A pair of the best offensive performers in college football will be featured when Emmanuel Michel and the Air Force Falcons (4-0) host Mark Redman and the San Diego State Aztecs (2-3) on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
The Aztecs are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +10.5) versus the Falcons (with an over/under of 42.5 points).
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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 | -10.5 | -110 | -110 | 42.5 | -110 | -110 | -408 | +316 |
Air Force Pick Insights
- Air Force is 2-0-0 against the spread this season.
- Two of Air Force’s two games with a set total have hit the over (100%).
Air Force Stats & Insights
- Air Force ranks 66th in total offense this season (395.8 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the FBS with 395.8 yards allowed per game.
- On defense, Air Force has been a top-25 unit, ranking 14th-best by giving up just 12.8 points per game. The offense ranks 39th (34.8 points per game).
- Air Force has struggled in the passing game, ranking third-worst in the FBS (55.3 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 13th-best on defense, allowing only 161 passing yards per game.
- Air Force has been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (best with 340.5 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (fourth-best with 62 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Air Force has been making things happen on both sides of the ball on third down this year, owning the third-best mark in third-down conversion rate (58.8%) and 13th-best in third-down defense (27.9% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With five forced turnovers (76th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (third in the FBS), Air Force’s +3 turnover margin is the 23rd-best in college football.
Air Force’s Best Players
- Michel has 322 rushing yards on 73 carries with six touchdowns.
- Jared Roznos’ 166 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted five times and has totaled four receptions and one touchdown.
- Brandon Engel has caught one pass while averaging 7 yards per game.
- John Lee Eldridge III has been the target of one pass and compiled one catch for 14 yards, an average of 3.5 yards per contest.
- PJ Ramsey has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL and five tackles.
- Alec Mock, Air Force’s tackle leader, has 19 tackles, one TFL, and two sacks this year.
- Trey Taylor has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has 15 tackles, two TFL, 0.5 sacks, and one pass defended to his name.
San Diego State Betting Insights
- San Diego State has a 3-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- In games they have played as at least 10.5-point underdogs this year, the Aztecs are 1-1 against the spread.
- San Diego State has hit the over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
San Diego State Pick Insights
- San Diego State’s defense has been bottom-25 in total defense this season, ceding 430.2 total yards per game, which ranks 13th-worst. On offense, it ranks 97th with 344.4 total yards per contest.
- With 21.2 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, San Diego State ranks 107th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 86th, surrendering 27.2 points per game.
- San Diego State has been struggling against the pass, ranking 25th-worst with 265.8 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been more productive on offense, regstering 195.2 passing yards per contest (101st-ranked).
- In terms of rushing, San Diego State ranks 73rd in the FBS on offense (149.2 rushing yards per game) and 101st defensively (164.4 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- San Diego State ranks 91st in the FBS with a 37.1% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 77th with a 40.3% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- At 0, San Diego State has the 66th-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 been a dual threat for San Diego State this season. He has 944 passing yards (188.8 per game) while completing 62% of his passes. He’s tossed four touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 268 yards (53.6 ypg) on 57 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Jaylon Armstead has compiled 228 yards on 48 carries with four touchdowns.
- Redman leads his squad with 193 receiving yards on 16 receptions with two touchdowns.
- Brionne Penny has 13 receptions (on 16 targets) for a total of 187 yards (37.4 yards per game) this year.
- Baylin Brooks’ 10 receptions (on 17 targets) have netted him 177 yards (35.4 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Zyrus Fiaseu leads the team with two sacks, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- San Diego State’s tackle leader, Cody Moon, has 19 tackles, one TFL, and one sack this year.
- Cedarious Barfield leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up 12 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
