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Air Force Seeks Commander-in-Chief Trophy Upset
7 Nov
Summary
- Air Force aims to clinch Commander-in-Chief Trophy against Army.
- Falcons boast the nation's top rushing attack despite QB injuries.
- Army's defense struggles, allowing significant yards per game.
The Air Force Falcons will compete against the Army Black Knights on Saturday, November 7, with a kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. This matchup is significant as Air Force has an opportunity to clinch the Commander-in-Chief Trophy. The Falcons' ground game has been exceptional, leading the college football circuit with an average of 341 rushing yards per game, even with starting quarterback Liam Szarka sidelined for the season.
Despite injuries at the quarterback position, including backup Evan Medders, converted fullback Kemper Hodges has excelled under center, showcasing a bruising running style. He has accumulated 401 yards and six touchdowns. Meanwhile, Army enters the game as a slight favorite but faces a potent Air Force rushing attack. The Knights' defense has struggled, particularly against the run, ranking poorly nationally in yards per rush allowed.
Army has shown improvement this season, with notable performances from running backs like Godspower Nwawuihe and quarterback Cale Hellums. However, their defense has been a liability, conceding an average of 429 yards per game against FBS opponents. The game is expected to be a close, low-scoring affair, with Air Force's strong rushing offense and more complete defense potentially giving them the edge over a less consistent Army squad.
