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San Diego State at Air Force

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Air Force beat San Diego State 55–⁠23. It was their 26th meeting; after it, Air Force led the series 17–⁠9.

AwaySan Diego State4–⁠8 in 2007
23
HomeAir Force9–⁠4 in 2007
55

Final at Falcon Stadium, Colorado SpringsAttendance 34,227

At kickoff
54°F, mostly cloudy, wind 2 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Usaf Academy Airstrip Airport (KAFF), 4 km from the stadium, 11 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
San Diego State7106023
Air Force141421655

Standouts

Photos from the game

  • Running back Ty Paffett rushing
    Running back Ty Paffett rushingPhoto: Dave Armer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  • San Diego State at Air Force, 2007
    Photo: Dave Armer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

From the game’s category on Wikimedia Commons, free licenses only, each credited.

Player stats

San Diego State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kevin O’Connell27/4338411
Kelsey Sokoloski1/31700
Darren Mougey1/1900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Brandon Sullivan1130010
Atiyyah Henderson82718
Kevin O’Connell102218
Davon Brown31207
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chaz Schilens8215051
Brett Swain684128
Atiyyah Henderson637011
Vincent Brown331013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Ray Bass1110

Air Force

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Shaun Carney8/1410101
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Jim Ollis15163254
Chad Hall19151232
Ty Paffett7105373
Shaun Carney777140
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Travis Dekker362027
Chad Hall331025
Mark Root1606
Ty Paffett1202
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Bobby Giannini1260

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

San Diego StateAir Force
506Total yards670
417Passing yards101
96Rushing yards569
8.7Yards per pass7.2
2.7Yards per rush8.9
21First downs30
7–⁠18Third downs7–⁠13
2–⁠4Fourth downs1–⁠1
3Turnovers1
4–⁠35Penalties7–⁠66
18:35Possession17:30

Efficiency

San Diego StateAir Force
39%Success rate50%
0.09EPA per play0.23
1.15Explosiveness0.88
−0.21Rushing EPA0.26
0.30Passing EPA0.14
39%Passing-down success38%
0.13First-down EPA0.09
−0.17Second-down EPA0.24
0.63Third-down EPA0.45
1%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Air Force 75% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Air Force end zoneSan Diego State end zone San Diego StatePunt, 5 playsQ1 Air ForcePunt, 5 playsQ1 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 11 playsQ1 Air ForcePunt, 3 playsQ1 San Diego StateFumble, 2 playsQ1 Air ForceTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 San Diego StateInterception, 6 playsQ1 Air ForceTouchdown run, 2 playsQ1 San Diego StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Air ForceTouchdown run, 8 playsQ2 San Diego StateField goal, 6 playsQ2 Air ForcePunt, 3 playsQ2 San Diego StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 Air ForceTouchdown run, 3 playsQ2 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 11 playsQ2 Air ForceInterception, 9 playsQ2 San Diego StateEnd of half, 1 playQ3 Air ForceTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 San Diego StatePunt, 6 playsQ3 Air ForceTouchdown run, 9 playsQ3 San Diego StateTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 Air ForceTouchdown run, 7 playsQ3 San Diego StateTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 Air ForceTouchdown run, 9 playsQ4 San Diego StateFumble, 8 playsQ4 Air ForcePunt, 9 playsQ4 San Diego StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 Air ForceEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Air Force drives left to right, San Diego State right to left.
  1. San Diego StatePunt, 5 plays, 23 yards
  2. Q1 Air ForcePunt, 5 plays, 14 yards
  3. Q1 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 11 plays, 47 yards
  4. Q1 Air ForcePunt, 3 plays, −12 yards
  5. Q1 San Diego StateFumble, 2 plays, 8 yards
  6. Q1 Air ForceTouchdown run, 2 plays, 54 yards
  7. Q1 San Diego StateInterception, 6 plays, 17 yards
  8. Q1 Air ForceTouchdown run, 2 plays, 29 yards
  9. Q1 San Diego StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  10. Q2 Air ForceTouchdown run, 8 plays, 69 yards
  11. Q2 San Diego StateField goal, 6 plays, 50 yards
  12. Q2 Air ForcePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  13. Q2 San Diego StatePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  14. Q2 Air ForceTouchdown run, 3 plays, 85 yards
  15. Q2 San Diego StateTouchdown run, 11 plays, 72 yards
  16. Q2 Air ForceInterception, 9 plays, 33 yards
  17. Q2 San Diego StateEnd of half, 1 play, 0 yards
  18. Q3 Air ForceTouchdown run, 8 plays, 71 yards
  19. Q3 San Diego StatePunt, 6 plays, 26 yards
  20. Q3 Air ForceTouchdown run, 9 plays, 79 yards
  21. Q3 San Diego StateTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 80 yards
  22. Q3 Air ForceTouchdown run, 7 plays, 85 yards
  23. Q3 San Diego StateTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 76 yards
  24. Q4 Air ForceTouchdown run, 9 plays, 96 yards
  25. Q4 San Diego StateFumble, 8 plays, 67 yards
  26. Q4 Air ForcePunt, 9 plays, 52 yards
  27. Q4 San Diego StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 26 yards
  28. Q4 Air ForceEnd of game, 1 play, −15 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Air Force 14, San Diego State 7
San Diego State Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Atiyyah Henderson for 8 yards to the SDSt 28, tackled by Drew Fowler.
15:002nd & 2 at own 28Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Atiyyah Henderson for 8 yards to the SDSt 36 for a 1ST down, tackled by Hunter Altman.
13:321st & 10 at own 36Atiyyah Henderson rush for 1 yard to the SDSt 37, tackled by Jared Marvin.
13:322nd & 9 at own 37Timeout San Diego State, clock 13:32.
13:322nd & 9 at own 37Kevin O’Connell rush for 7 yards to the SDSt 44 out-of-bounds.
13:323rd & 2 at own 44Brandon Sullivan rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SDSt 43, tackled by Aaron Shanor.
13:324th & 3 at own 43Michael Hughes punt for 47 yards downed at the AFA 10.
Air Force Punt, 5 plays
13:321st & 10 at own 10Jim Ollis rush for 3 yards to the AFA 13, tackled by Andrew Preston and Jonathan Soto.
13:322nd & 7 at own 13Shaun Carney pass complete to Chad Hall for 8 yards to the AFA 21 for a 1ST down.
13:321st & 10 at own 21Chad Hall rush for 2 yards to the AFA 23, tackled by Andrew Preston.
13:322nd & 8 at own 23Chad Hall rush for 3 yards to the AFA 26, tackled by Ray Bass.
13:323rd & 5 at own 26Shaun Carney pass complete to Chad Hall for a loss of 2 yards to the AFA 24, tackled by Nick Osborn.
13:324th & 7 at own 24Ryan Harrison punt for 44 yards, returned by Mekell Wesley for 21 yards to the AFA 47, tackled by Aaron Kirchoff.
San Diego State Touchdown run, 11 plays
12:401st & 10 at opp 47Brandon Sullivan rush for 3 yards to the AFA 44, tackled by Aaron Shanor and Drew Fowler.
12:402nd & 7 at opp 44Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to N/A.
12:403rd & 7 at opp 44Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 18 yards to the AFA 26 for a 1ST down, tackled by Aaron Kirchoff.
12:401st & 10 at opp 26Brandon Sullivan rush for 10 yards to the AFA 16 for a 1ST down, tackled by Drew Fowler.
12:401st & 10 at opp 16Brandon Sullivan rush for 2 yards to the AFA 14, tackled by Hunter Altman and Aaron Shanor.
12:402nd & 8 at opp 14Kevin O’Connell rush for 7 yards to the AFA 7, tackled by Chris Thomas.
12:403rd & 1 at opp 7Kevin O’Connell rush for no gain to the AFA 7, tackled by Aaron Shanor.
12:404th & 1 at opp 7Kevin O’Connell rush for 3 yards to the AFA 4 for a 1ST down, tackled by Bobby Giannini and Drew Fowler.
12:401st & goal at opp 4Brandon Sullivan rush for 1 yard to the AFA 3, tackled by Chris Thomas and Ben Garland.
12:402nd & goal at opp 3Brandon Sullivan rush for 2 yards to the AFA 1, tackled by Chris Thomas and Ben Garland.
6:033rd & goal at opp 1Kevin O’Connell rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 6, Air Force 0
6:03Garrett Palmer extra point GOOD.San Diego State 7, Air Force 0
6:03Garrett Palmer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Air Force Punt, 3 plays
6:031st & 10 at own 20Air Force penalty 5 yard false start on Chad Hall accepted.
6:031st & 15 at own 15Air Force penalty 7 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
6:031st & 22 at own 8Chad Hall rush for no gain to the AFA 8, tackled by Ray Bass.
6:032nd & 22 at own 8Shaun Carney rush for no gain to the AFA 8, tackled by Nick Osborn.
6:033rd & 22 at own 8Shaun Carney pass incomplete to Chad Hall.
6:034th & 22 at own 8Ryan Harrison punt for 51 yards, returned by Mekell Wesley for 22 yards to the AFA 37, tackled by Hunter Altman.
San Diego State Fumble, 2 plays
6:031st & 10 at opp 37Brandon Sullivan rush for 5 yards to the AFA 32, tackled by Drew Fowler.
6:032nd & 5 at opp 32Brandon Sullivan rush for 3 yards, fumbled at the AFA 29, forced by Andr Morris Jr, recovered by John Rabold at the AFA 46, tackled by Team.
Air Force Touchdown run, 2 plays
4:311st & 10 at own 46Shaun Carney pass incomplete to N/A.
3:592nd & 10 at own 46Jim Ollis rush for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.San Diego State 7, Air Force 6
3:59Ryan Harrison extra point GOOD.Tied at 7
3:59Ryan Harrison kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
San Diego State Interception, 6 plays
3:591st & 10 at own 20Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Atiyyah Henderson for 4 yards to the SDSt 24, tackled by Jake Paulson and Drew Fowler.
3:592nd & 6 at own 24Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to N/A.
3:593rd & 6 at own 24Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 9 yards to the SDSt 33 for a 1ST down, tackled by Garrett Rybak.
3:591st & 10 at own 33Atiyyah Henderson rush for no gain to the SDSt 33, tackled by Ben Garland and Chris Thomas.
3:592nd & 10 at own 33Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Steve Schmidt for 4 yards to the SDSt 37, tackled by Bobby Giannini.
3:593rd & 6 at own 37Kevin O’Connell pass intercepted by Jon Falgout at the AFA 45, returned for 26 yards to the SDSt 29, tackled by Brandyn Dombrowski.
Air Force Touchdown run, 2 plays
3:591st & 10 at opp 29Shaun Carney pass complete to Chad Hall for 25 yards to the SDSt 4 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass.
1:031st & goal at opp 4Ty Paffett rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 13, San Diego State 7
1:03Ryan Harrison extra point GOOD.Air Force 14, San Diego State 7
1:03Ryan Harrison kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
San Diego State Punt, 3 plays
1:031st & 10 at own 20Atiyyah Henderson rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 23, tackled by Ben Garland and Drew Fowler.
1:032nd & 7 at own 23Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Atiyyah Henderson for 2 yards to the SDSt 25, tackled by Chris Thomas.
Q2 15:003rd & 5 at own 25Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Chaz Schilens, broken up by Garrett Rybak.
Q2 15:004th & 5 at own 25Michael Hughes punt for 64 yards, returned by Chad Hall for 20 yards to the AFA 31, tackled by Neil Spencer and Tyler Schmitt.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Air Force 28, San Diego State 17
Air Force Touchdown run, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 31Jim Ollis rush for no gain to the AFA 31, tackled by Andrew Preston and Luke Laolagi.
15:002nd & 10 at own 31Shaun Carney pass complete to Travis Dekker for 12 yards to the AFA 43 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass.
15:001st & 10 at own 43Ty Paffett rush for 16 yards to the SDSt 41 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass.
15:001st & 10 at opp 41Chad Hall rush for 1 yard to the SDSt 40, tackled by Ornan Nwansi and Nick Osborn.
15:002nd & 9 at opp 40Shaun Carney rush for 18 yards to the SDSt 22 for a 1ST down, tackled by Russell Allen.
15:001st & 10 at opp 22Chad Hall rush for 8 yards to the SDSt 14, tackled by Corey Boudreaux.
15:002nd & 2 at opp 14Jim Ollis rush for 11 yards to the SDSt 3 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass and Siaosi Fifita.
11:531st & goal at opp 3Chad Hall rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 20, San Diego State 7
11:53Ryan Harrison extra point GOOD.Air Force 21, San Diego State 7
11:53Ryan Harrison kickoff for 52 yards returned by Tyler Campbell for 11 yards to the SDSt 29, tackled by Pat Hennessey and Aaron Shanor.
San Diego State Field goal, 6 plays
11:531st & 10 at own 29Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 46 yards to the AFA 25 for a 1ST down, tackled by Chris Thomas.
11:531st & 10 at opp 25Kevin O’Connell rush for 1 yard to the AFA 24, tackled by John Rabold.
11:532nd & 9 at opp 24Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to N/A.
11:533rd & 9 at opp 24Kevin O’Connell rush for 8 yards to the AFA 26, San Diego St penalty 10 yard illegal block accepted.
11:533rd & 11 at opp 26Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Alston Umuolo for 5 yards to the AFA 21, tackled by Ryan Kemp.
10:214th & 6 at opp 21Garrett Palmer 40 yard field goal GOOD.Air Force 21, San Diego State 10
10:21Garrett Palmer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Air Force Punt, 3 plays
10:211st & 10 at own 20Jim Ollis rush for 5 yards to the AFA 25, tackled by Jerry Milling.
10:212nd & 5 at own 25Todd Newell rush for 3 yards to the AFA 28, tackled by Luke Laolagi and Neil Spencer.
10:213rd & 2 at own 28Shaun Carney pass incomplete to Travis Dekker, broken up by Nick Osborn.
10:214th & 2 at own 28Ryan Harrison punt for 44 yards, returned by Brett Swain for no gain to the SDSt 28, tackled by Aaron Kirchoff.
San Diego State Punt, 3 plays
10:211st & 10 at own 28Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brandon Sullivan for 8 yards to the SDSt 36, tackled by Drew Fowler.
10:212nd & 2 at own 36Brandon Sullivan rush for 1 yard to the SDSt 37, tackled by Ben Garland.
10:213rd & 1 at own 37Kevin O’Connell rush for a loss of 1 yard to the SDSt 36, tackled by John Rabold and Chris Thomas.
10:214th & 2 at own 36Michael Hughes punt for 61 yards, returned by Chad Hall for 12 yards to the AFA 15, tackled by Justin Shaw.
Air Force Touchdown run, 3 plays
9:241st & 10 at own 15Shaun Carney rush for 4 yards to the AFA 19, tackled by Ray Bass and Luke Laolagi.
9:242nd & 6 at own 19Chad Hall rush for 8 yards to the AFA 27 for a 1ST down, tackled by Corey Boudreaux and Ray Bass.
6:551st & 10 at own 27Ty Paffett rush for 73 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 27, San Diego State 10
6:55Ryan Harrison extra point GOOD.Air Force 28, San Diego State 10
6:55Ryan Harrison kickoff for 70 yards returned by Mekell Wesley for 28 yards to the SDSt 28, tackled by Kevin Rivers and Reggie Rembert.
San Diego State Touchdown run, 11 plays
6:551st & 10 at own 28Atiyyah Henderson rush for 8 yards to the SDSt 36, tackled by Drew Fowler and Chris Thomas.
6:552nd & 2 at own 36Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Brett Swain.
6:553rd & 2 at own 36Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Atiyyah Henderson for 4 yards to the SDSt 40 for a 1ST down, tackled by Andr Morris Jr.
6:551st & 10 at own 40Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Vincent Brown for 6 yards to the SDSt 46, tackled by Andr Morris Jr.
6:552nd & 4 at own 46San Diego St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
6:552nd & 9 at own 41Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Brett Swain.
6:553rd & 9 at own 41Air Force penalty 9 yard pass interference accepted.
6:551st & 10 at the 50Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Vincent Brown.
6:552nd & 10 at the 50Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Brett Swain.
6:553rd & 10 at the 50Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Vincent Brown for 13 yards to the AFA 37 for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at opp 37Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Atiyyah Henderson for 11 yards to the AFA 26 for a 1ST down, tackled by Chris Thomas and Aaron Shanor.
6:551st & 10 at opp 26Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 20 yards to the AFA 6 for a 1ST down, tackled by Aaron Kirchoff.
2:221st & goal at opp 6Atiyyah Henderson rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 28, San Diego State 16
2:22Garrett Palmer extra point GOOD.Air Force 28, San Diego State 17
2:22Garrett Palmer kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Air Force Interception, 9 plays
2:221st & 10 at own 20Shaun Carney pass incomplete to N/A.
2:222nd & 10 at own 20Jim Ollis rush for a loss of 4 yards to the AFA 16, tackled by Luke Laolagi.
2:023rd & 14 at own 16Timeout San Diego State, clock 02:02.
2:023rd & 14 at own 16Shaun Carney pass complete to Travis Dekker for 23 yards to the AFA 39 for a 1ST down, tackled by Corey Boudreaux and Luke Laolagi.
2:021st & 10 at own 39Shaun Carney rush for 3 yards to the AFA 42, tackled by Andrew Preston.
2:022nd & 7 at own 42Shaun Carney pass complete to Mark Root for 6 yards to the AFA 48, tackled by Vonnie Holmes.
2:023rd & 1 at own 48Jim Ollis rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 49 for a 1ST down, tackled by Andrew Preston.
0:401st & 10 at opp 49Shaun Carney pass complete to Ty Paffett for 2 yards to the SDSt 47.
0:402nd & 8 at opp 47Timeout Air Force, clock 00:40.
0:402nd & 8 at opp 47Shaun Carney pass incomplete to N/A.
0:333rd & 8 at opp 47Timeout Air Force, clock 00:33.
0:333rd & 8 at opp 47Shaun Carney pass intercepted by Ray Bass at the SDSt 12, returned for 11 yards to the SDSt 23, tackled by Mark Root.
San Diego State End of half, 1 play
0:331st & 10 at own 23Team rush for no gain to the SDSt 23.
Q3 15:00Garrett Palmer kickoff for 70 yards returned by Chad Hall for 29 yards to the AFA 29, tackled by Tyler Campbell.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Air Force 49, San Diego State 23
Air Force Touchdown run, 8 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 29Jim Ollis rush for 19 yards to the AFA 48 for a 1ST down, tackled by Russell Allen.
15:001st & 10 at own 48Jim Ollis rush for 9 yards to the SDSt 43, tackled by Corey Boudreaux.
15:002nd & 1 at opp 43Chad Hall rush for 4 yards to the SDSt 39 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass.
15:001st & 10 at opp 39Jim Ollis rush for 5 yards to the SDSt 34, tackled by Luke Laolagi.
15:002nd & 5 at opp 34Chad Hall rush for 4 yards to the SDSt 30, tackled by Andrew Preston and Siaosi Fifita.
15:003rd & 1 at opp 30Jim Ollis rush for 1 yard to the SDSt 29 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ernie Lawson and Andrew Preston.
15:001st & 10 at opp 29Ty Paffett rush for a loss of 2 yards to the SDSt 31, tackled by Aaron Moore.
12:262nd & 12 at opp 31Jim Ollis rush for 31 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 34, San Diego State 17
12:26Ryan Harrison extra point GOOD.Air Force 35, San Diego State 17
12:26Ryan Harrison kickoff for 70 yards returned by Mekell Wesley for 15 yards to the SDSt 15, tackled by Pat Hennessey.
San Diego State Punt, 6 plays
12:261st & 10 at own 15Darren Mougey pass complete to Kevin O’Connell for 9 yards to the SDSt 24, tackled by Drew Fowler.
12:262nd & 1 at own 24Brandon Sullivan rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 26 for a 1ST down, tackled by Carson Bird and Ryan Kemp.
12:261st & 10 at own 26Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brett Swain for 17 yards to the SDSt 43 for a 1ST down, tackled by Chris Thomas.
12:261st & 10 at own 43Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Vincent Brown.
12:262nd & 10 at own 43Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brett Swain for 5 yards to the SDSt 48, tackled by Chris Thomas.
12:263rd & 5 at own 48Kevin O’Connell sacked by Ryan Kemp and John Rabold at the SDSt 41 for a loss of 7 yards.
12:264th & 12 at own 41Michael Hughes punt for 47 yards, returned by Chad Hall for 9 yards to the AFA 21, tackled by Marc Hull and Dey Juan Hemmings.
Air Force Touchdown run, 9 plays
12:211st & 10 at own 21Jim Ollis rush for 8 yards to the AFA 29, tackled by Aaron Moore and Russell Allen.
12:212nd & 2 at own 29Jim Ollis rush for 10 yards to the AFA 39 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ernie Lawson.
9:281st & 10 at own 39Timeout Air Force, clock 09:28.
9:281st & 10 at own 39Jim Ollis rush for 8 yards to the AFA 47, tackled by Corey Boudreaux.
9:282nd & 2 at own 47Chad Hall rush for 13 yards to the SDSt 40 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass.
9:281st & 10 at opp 40Chad Hall rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 38, tackled by Neil Spencer.
9:282nd & 8 at opp 38Shaun Carney pass complete to Travis Dekker for 27 yards to the SDSt 11 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass.
9:281st & 10 at opp 11Chad Hall rush for 5 yards to the SDSt 6, tackled by B.J. Williams.
9:282nd & 5 at opp 6Chad Hall rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 4, tackled by Corey Boudreaux.
7:143rd & 3 at opp 4Ty Paffett rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 41, San Diego State 17
7:14Ryan Harrison extra point GOOD.Air Force 42, San Diego State 17
7:14Ryan Harrison kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
San Diego State Touchdown pass, 8 plays
7:141st & 10 at own 20Atiyyah Henderson rush for 4 yards to the SDSt 24, tackled by Drew Fowler.
7:142nd & 6 at own 24Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Chaz Schilens.
7:143rd & 6 at own 24Air Force penalty 10 yard holding on Aaron Shanor accepted.
7:141st & 10 at own 34Atiyyah Henderson rush for 5 yards to the SDSt 39, tackled by Chris Thomas and Josh Clayton.
7:142nd & 5 at own 39Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 44 yards to the AFA 17 for a 1ST down, tackled by Reggie Rembert.
7:141st & 10 at opp 17Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brandon Bornes for no gain to the AFA 17, tackled by Garrett Rybak and Austin Randle.
7:142nd & 10 at opp 17Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Steve Schmidt.
7:143rd & 10 at opp 17Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brett Swain for 8 yards to the AFA 9, tackled by Garrett Rybak and Ben Garland.
4:114th & 2 at opp 9Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brett Swain for 9 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 42, San Diego State 23
4:11Two-point conversion attempt, Kevin O’Connell pass FAILED.
4:11Garrett Palmer kickoff for 64 yards returned by Chad Hall for 19 yards to the AFA 15, tackled by Freddy Dunkle, Air Force penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
Air Force Touchdown run, 7 plays
4:111st & 10 at own 15Chad Hall rush for 23 yards to the SDSt 47 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass and Corey Boudreaux, San Diego St penalty 15 yard face mask accepted.
4:111st & 10 at opp 47Chad Hall rush for 7 yards to the SDSt 40, tackled by Luke Laolagi and Corey Boudreaux.
4:112nd & 3 at opp 40Chad Hall rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 38, tackled by Jerry Milling.
4:113rd & 1 at opp 38Ty Paffett rush for no gain to the SDSt 38, tackled by Ray Bass.
4:114th & 1 at opp 38Shaun Carney rush for 6 yards to the SDSt 32 for a 1ST down, tackled by Russell Allen.
4:111st & 10 at opp 32Kip McCarthy rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 30, tackled by Siaosi Fifita.
4:112nd & 8 at opp 30Air Force penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
1:542nd & 18 at opp 40Shaun Carney rush for 40 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 49, San Diego State 23
1:54Ryan Harrison extra point GOOD.
1:54Ryan Harrison kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
San Diego State Turnover on downs, 6 plays
1:541st & 10 at own 20Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 51 yards to the AFA 29 for a 1ST down, tackled by Garrett Rybak.
1:541st & 10 at opp 29Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brett Swain for 17 yards to the AFA 12 for a 1ST down, tackled by Chris Thomas.
1:541st & 10 at opp 12Brandon Bornes rush for 5 yards to the AFA 7, tackled by Drew Fowler and Ryan Kemp.
1:542nd & 5 at opp 7Kevin O’Connell rush for 3 yards to the AFA 4, tackled by Carson Bird.
1:543rd & 2 at opp 4Brandon Bornes rush for no gain to the AFA 4, tackled by Aaron Shanor.
Q4 15:004th & 2 at opp 4Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Steve Schmidt.
4th quarter5 drives, then Air Force 55, San Diego State 23
Air Force Touchdown run, 9 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 4Chad Smith rush for 1 yard to the AFA 5, tackled by Ernie Lawson and Neil Spencer.
15:002nd & 9 at own 5Shaun Carney rush for 6 yards to the AFA 11, tackled by Ray Bass.
15:003rd & 3 at own 11Chad Hall rush for 30 yards to the AFA 41 for a 1ST down, tackled by Russell Allen.
15:001st & 10 at own 41Todd Newell rush for 8 yards to the AFA 49, tackled by Luke Laolagi.
15:002nd & 2 at own 49Todd Newell rush for 7 yards to the SDSt 44 for a 1ST down, tackled by Andrew Preston.
15:001st & 10 at opp 44Todd Newell rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 41, tackled by Nick Osborn and Russell Allen.
15:002nd & 7 at opp 41Chad Hall rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 39, tackled by Corey Boudreaux and Ray Bass.
15:003rd & 5 at opp 39Chad Smith rush for 7 yards to the SDSt 32 for a 1ST down, tackled by B.J. Williams.
10:501st & 10 at opp 32Chad Hall rush for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Air Force 55, San Diego State 23
10:50Ryan Harrison extra point MISSED.
10:50Ryan Harrison kickoff for 66 yards returned by Mekell Wesley for 22 yards to the SDSt 26, tackled by Luke Hyder.
San Diego State Fumble, 8 plays
10:501st & 10 at own 26Atiyyah Henderson rush for no gain to the SDSt 26, tackled by Austin Randle.
10:502nd & 10 at own 26Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 6 yards to the SDSt 32, tackled by Aaron Shanor.
10:503rd & 4 at own 32Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Chaz Schilens for 21 yards to the AFA 47 for a 1ST down, tackled by Bobby Giannini.
10:501st & 10 at opp 47Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Brett Swain.
10:502nd & 10 at opp 47Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Vincent Brown for 12 yards to the AFA 35 for a 1ST down, tackled by Nathan Smith.
10:501st & 10 at opp 35Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Darren Mougey.
10:502nd & 10 at opp 35Kevin O’Connell pass incomplete to Vincent Brown.
9:053rd & 10 at opp 35Timeout San Diego State, clock 09:05.
9:053rd & 10 at opp 35Kevin O’Connell pass complete to Brett Swain for 23 yards, fumbled at the AFA 7, forced by Carson Bird, recovered by Carson Bird at the AFA 7, tackled by Carson Bird.
Air Force Punt, 9 plays
9:051st & 10 at own 7Savier Stephens rush for 15 yards to the AFA 22 for a 1ST down, tackled by Russell Allen.
9:051st & 10 at own 22Scott Peeples rush for 2 yards to the AFA 24, tackled by Siaosi Fifita and Andrew Preston.
9:052nd & 8 at own 24Savier Stephens rush for 5 yards to the AFA 29, tackled by Jonathan Soto and Ray Bass.
9:053rd & 3 at own 29Ty Paffett rush for 10 yards to the AFA 39 for a 1ST down, tackled by Andrew Preston.
9:051st & 10 at own 39Savier Stephens rush for 4 yards to the AFA 43, tackled by Jonathan Soto and Luke Laolagi.
6:162nd & 6 at own 43Timeout Air Force, clock 06:16.
6:162nd & 6 at own 43Savier Stephens rush for 9 yards to the SDSt 48 for a 1ST down, tackled by Ray Bass and Russell Allen.
6:161st & 10 at opp 48Savier Stephens rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 46, tackled by Jerry Milling.
6:162nd & 8 at opp 46Scott Peeples rush for 3 yards to the SDSt 43, tackled by Jonathan Soto and Siaosi Fifita.
6:163rd & 5 at opp 43Scott Peeples rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 41, tackled by Ernie Lawson.
3:444th & 3 at opp 41Timeout Air Force, clock 03:44.
3:444th & 3 at opp 41Ryan Harrison punt for 26 yards, returned by Brett Swain for 12 yards to the SDSt 27, tackled by Keith Williams.
San Diego State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
3:441st & 10 at own 27San Diego St penalty 5 yard false start on William Robinson accepted.
3:441st & 15 at own 22Brandon Sullivan rush for 2 yards to the SDSt 24, tackled by Ryan Gonzales.
3:442nd & 13 at own 24Davon Brown rush for 7 yards to the SDSt 31, tackled by Rick Ricketts and Stephan Atrice.
2:213rd & 6 at own 31Timeout San Diego State, clock 02:21.
2:213rd & 6 at own 31Kelsey Sokoloski pass complete to Mekell Wesley for 17 yards to the SDSt 48 for a 1ST down.
2:211st & 10 at own 48Davon Brown rush for 4 yards to the AFA 48, tackled by Julian Madrid.
2:212nd & 6 at opp 48Davon Brown rush for 1 yard to the AFA 47, tackled by Michael Krogh.
2:213rd & 5 at opp 47Kelsey Sokoloski pass incomplete to Alston Umuolo, broken up by Rick Ricketts.
2:214th & 5 at opp 47Kelsey Sokoloski pass incomplete to N/A.
Air Force End of game, 1 play
2:211st & 10 at own 47Air Force penalty 15 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted.
2:211st & 25 at own 32Team rush for no gain to the AFA 32.

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Air Force leads 22–⁠18 in 40 meetings, counting the 14 since this game.

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2024Air Force 31, San Diego State 20
2023Air Force 49, San Diego State 10
2022Air Force 13, San Diego State 3
2021San Diego State 20, Air Force 14
2018San Diego State 21, Air Force 17
2017San Diego State 28, Air Force 24

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