Saturday, October 11, 2014

Romney Stadium in Logan

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On Saturday night, the Air Force Falcons (4-1) will be going for their fourth win in a row when they go up against the Utah State Aggies (3-2).

Air Force picked up their third win in a row last Saturday when they defeated rival Navy 30-21 at home. The Falcons were outgained 393-364 in that game, but they forced two turnovers without turning the ball over themselves.

Air Force is currently one of the best rushing teams in the nation, averaging 298 rushing yards per game. Running back Jacobi Owens leads Air Force in rushing with 617 yards and four touchdowns through five games this season. Quarterback Kale Pearson has thrown for 629 yards with six touchdowns, and he has also rushed for 261 yards with three more scores.

Last Friday, Utah State was able to pick up its biggest win of the year by beating BYU 35-20 on the road. USU had 321 passing yards in that win and their defense was able to force four BYU turnovers.

The Aggies have only been able to rush for 150.4 yards per game this season. Sophomore quarterback Darell Garretson has completed 65.5 percent of his passes this year for 710 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions. Wide receiver Hunter Sharp has caught 28 passes for 478 yards and three scores, while JoJo Natson has 25 receptions for 206 yards and one touchdown.

Air Force Falcons Betting Trends

Air Force Falcons are 3-2-0 Against the Spread

Air Force Falcons are 1-4-0 against the Over/Under

Utah State Aggies Betting Trends

Utah State Aggies are 1-4-0 Against the Spread

Utah State Aggies are 2-2-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Air Force Falcons

10/05/14 LB Joey Nichol Groin "?" Saturday vs. Utah State
10/01/14 OL Allen Caunitz Ankle expected to miss 6-8 weeks
09/17/14 OT Sevrin Remmo Foot expected to miss 6 weeks
09/11/14 RB Shayne Davern Knee expected to miss 6 weeks

Utah State Aggies

10/01/14 QB Chuckie Keeton Knee out for season
09/09/14 WR Brandon Swindall Achilles out for season
09/09/14 WR Shaan Johnson Knee out for season
09/03/14 LB Kyler Fackrell Knee out for season
08/23/14 LB Alex Huerta Shoulder out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Air Force

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