The Colorado State Rams battle the Air Force Falcons this week in a game that will feature the MWC’s second-leading passer, Nick Stevens (1,189 yards, 10 TDs). Air Force (3-2) comes into this game hoping to right the course. While the Falcons have had their moments this season, recent weeks have been dismal, with the team losing two straight. The game will air Saturday, Oct 17 at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBSS.
In last week’s matchup, Colorado State struggled mightily against Boise State 41-10. Joe Hansley had a quality performance in the loss, grabbing one reception for 13 yards and one TD. Air Force is hoping for another victory like last week’s performance, when it defeated Wyoming 31-17. Shayne Davern had a huge game running the ball for the Falcons, rushing 13 times for 130 yards and two TDs. Garrett Brown had 59 receiving yards and a TD on three catches.
This week’s matchup between the Rams and Falcons has even odds and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable currently.
With a 2-4 record both Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS), the Rams will look to improve as they head into Week 7. The Rams have a passing defense in the top half of the country (in terms of opponent completion percentage), but can move up in the ranks when they face off against Air Force. The Falcons have a completion percentage of just 46.9%, ranking them 118th in the country.
Over on the other sideline, the Falcons head into Week 7 with records of 3-2 for both ATS and SU. Chances are Air Force will continue to rely on its run game, where its 320.8 rushing yards per game ranks fifth in the nation. Moving on to the Air Force defense, it has some favorable matchups that it may be able to take advantage of as well. The Falcons have been embarrassing their opponents’ offensive lines this year. Air Force’s defense ranks ninth in the country with an average of 3.4 sacks per game. Colorado State needs to keep its intensity through the fourth quarter against the Falcons, who average 11.8 points in the final 15 minutes of regulation. Yellow flags will likely be a common sight during any game with Colorado State. The Rams are one of the most penalized teams in the country with nine calls per game.
Predictions: SU Winner – Air Force, ATS Winner – Air Force
Notes
Colorado State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games.
Colorado State is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games.
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado State’s last 5 games at home.
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home.
Colorado State is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home.
Colorado State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Air Force.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Colorado State’s last 8 games when playing Air Force.
Air Force is 3-0 SU when leading at the half this season. Colorado State is 1-2 SU when taking a lead into halftime.
Remarkably, Air Force is winless (0-2 SU) in games where it wins the turnover battle, yet undefeated (3-0 SU) when losing the turnover battle.
The Colorado State offensive passing attack is ranked only 47th nationally, while the Air Force pass defense is ranked 16th. The Falcons passing game is ranked just 125th, compared to the 56th-ranked pass defense of the Rams.
