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The Air Force Falcons (7-0) visit the Colorado State Rams (3-4) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, in a matchup featuring two of the best offensive performers in college football in Emmanuel Michel and Tory Horton.
The Rams are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +14) against the Falcons (with an over/under of 47 points).
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Game Info for Air Force vs. Colorado State
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
- Stadium: Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | -14 | -111 | -108 | 47 | -110 | -110 | -594 | +426 |
Air Force Pick Insights
- So far this season, Air Force has posted a 3-1-1 record against the spread.
- Air Force games have hit the over on four of five occasions (80%).
Air Force Stats & Insights
- Air Force owns the 67th-ranked offense this season (394.4 yards per game), and has been even better on defense, ranking second-best with only 223.4 yards allowed per game.
- Air Force has the 28th-ranked offense this season (34.1 points per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best with just 13.4 points allowed per game.
- Air Force has struggled in the passing game, ranking worst in the FBS (88.4 passing yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks fourth-best on the defensive side of the ball, giving up only 154.3 passing yards per game.
- Air Force has been a handful for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (best with 306 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (third-best with 69.1 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Air Force has been making things happen on both sides of the ball on third down this season, owning the eighth-best mark in third-down percentage (51.2%) and 21st-best in third-down defense (31.8% third-down percentage allowed).
- Air Force ranks 29th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (93rd in the FBS) while committing five (fifth in the FBS).
Air Force’s Best Players
- Michel has carried the ball 135 times for a team-high 566 yards on the ground and has found the end zone eight times as a runner.
- Jared Roznos’ team-high 313 yards as a receiver have come on 10 catches (out of 11 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Dane Kinamon has caught three passes for 107 yards (15.3 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
- Cade Harris has been the target of four passes and hauled in two receptions for 82 yards, an average of 11.7 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- PJ Ramsey leads the team with 5.5 sacks, and also has six TFL and 14 tackles.
- Alec Mock is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 41 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
- Trey Taylor has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 36 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
Colorado State Betting Insights
- Colorado State has a 4-2-0 record against the spread this year.
- When it has played as at least 14-point underdogs this season, Colorado State is 1-0 against the spread.
- Five of Colorado State’s six games with a set total have hit the over (83.3%).
Colorado State Pick Insights
- Colorado State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, allowing 466.4 total yards per game, which ranks fourth-worst. Offensively, it ranks 49th with 416.1 total yards per contest.
- Colorado State has been sputtering on defense, ranking 15th-worst with 33.6 points given up per game. It has been better on offense, posting 29.9 points per contest (52nd-ranked).
- Colorado State ranks third-worst in passing yards allowed per game (308), but at least it has been excelling on the offensive side of the ball, ranking sixth-best in passing yards per contest (336.4).
- Colorado State ranks third-worst in rushing yards per game (79.7), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 90th in the FBS with 158.4 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- Colorado State ranks 51st in third-down conversion percentage (42.2%) on offense, but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 16th-worst in the FBS with a 45.5% third-down percentage allowed.
- At -2, Colorado State has the 85th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) and 17 turnovers committed (126th in the FBS).
Colorado State’s Best Players
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi leads Colorado State with 2,179 yards on 182-of-285 passing with 15 touchdowns compared to 11 interceptions this season.
- Vann Schield has rushed for 236 yards on 53 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
- Avery Morrow has run for 149 yards across 54 carries, scoring one touchdown.
- Horton’s 738 receiving yards (105.4 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 65 catches on 90 targets with six touchdowns.
- Dallin Holker has totaled 577 receiving yards (82.4 yards per game) and six touchdowns on 43 receptions.
- Justus Ross-Simmons’ 24 grabs (on 41 targets) have netted him 377 yards (53.9 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Mohamed Kamara has racked up 9.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording nine TFL and 30 tackles.
- Jack Howell is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 57 tackles and one interception.
- Henry Blackburn has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 23 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two passes defended to his name.
