Colorado St (4-5, 2-3 Mountain West) vs. Air Force (7-2, 4-1), 4 p.m. MST Saturday (The Mountain).
Line: Air Force by 10.
Series Record: Air Force leads 26-19-1.
What’s at Stake
Air Force would remain a game behind Utah for the lead in the Mountain West Conference with a victory. Colorado State needs to win two of its last three games to become bowl-eligible.
Key Matchup
Air Force’s rushing attack against Colorado States defense. The Falcons rank fourth nationally averaging 274 yards a game on the ground. The Colorado State run defense gives up 175 yards a game.
Players to Watch
Colorado State: QB Billy Farris has thrown for 1,954 yards and 12 touchdowns. RB Gartrell Johnson has run for 848 yards and seven TDs.
Air Force: QB Tim Jefferson has completed nearly 55 percent of his passes and thrown for 285 yards and three TDs. RB Kyle Lumpkin has run for 417 yards and RB Todd Newell 415 yards and three touchdowns.
Facts & Figures
QB Billy Farris has directed 10 touchdown drives for Colorado State over the past two games. … RB Gartrell Johnson is 152 yards short of his first 1,000-yar season. … Air Force K Ryan Harrison has hit 29 of his last 31 field goal attempts. … Air Force is 4-0 in November under second-year coach Troy Calhoun.
