![]() ![]() New Mexico got on the board in the second quarter when Marcus Smith scored on a 15-yard run to cut the lead to 10-7. The Falcons extended the lead to 10-0 early in the second quarter behind a 46-yard touchdown pass from Shaun Carney to Greg Kirkwood. The Falcons were in control throughout the game and took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter on a career-long 49-yard field goal from Scott Eberle. Air Force won the game, 31-0.Īir Force saved its best for last, defeating New Mexico, 42-24, in the season finale in Albuquerque, N.M., to finish the year at 4-7 overall and 3-5 in the Mountain West Conference. Prior to Air Force's string, the Lobos had won three straight. Air Force has won two straight and three of the last four meetings, including last year's 42-24 win in Albuquerque. Air Force is 7-3 at home and 7-6 at New Mexico. The Falcons lead the overall series 14-9 and have an 10-7 edge in conference meetings. 10 against Idaho.Īir Force and New Mexico meet for the 24th time overall and 18th time as conference foes. This year's season opener is the second-latest in school history. The only team to play its home opener later than this week is Florida Atlantic, who opens Oct. The Falcons, along with Tulane and Louisiana Lafayette play their home openers this week. Every player writes that person a letter to let them know how much they have been a factor in their life.Īir Force is one of the last four teams in the nation to play a home game. Each player selects a person that has had a great influence in their life to dedicate the game to. The week is the dedication game for the Falcons. Long has led the Lobos to a 48-52 record. New Mexico is coached by Rocky Long (New Mexico, 1974), who is in his ninth year. DeBerry has guided the Falcons to a 166-102-1 career record. New Mexico defeated UTEP, 26-13, in Albuquerque, N.M.Īir Force hosts service academy rival Navy.Īir Force defeated New Mexico, 42-24, in Albuquerque, N.M.Īir Force is coached by Fisher DeBerry (Wofford, 1960), who is in his 23rd season. ![]() They are joined for the pre- and post-game shows by Jay Ritchie.Īir Force defeated Wyoming, 31-24, in Laramie, Wyo. KVOR's Jim Arthur (play-by-play) and News First 5/30's Lee Douglas (color) call the action. KVOR AM 740 in Colorado Springs and KLZ (560 AM) in Denver. is available on Adelphia/Comcast digital basic cable on channel 167. This will be Air Force's first appearance on the conference's new television network. James Bates (play-by-play), Todd Christensen (color) and Tim Neverett (sidelines). 30, Noon Mtn., Falcon Stadium (46,692), USAFA, CO Air Force (1-1, 1-0 MWC) vs New Mexico (2-2) ![]()
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