For the record: Air Force is 4-1 after defeating Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy rival Navy 14-6 at Falcon Stadium on Saturday. The 25th-ranked Falcons also have defeated Northwestern State (65-21), Brigham Young (35-14) and Wyoming (20-14). They lost 27-24 at Oklahoma.
Streaking: Junior quarterback Tim Jefferson has a rushing touchdown in six consecutive games. He had two vs. Navy.
Who’s hot: Senior fullback Jared Tew ranks third in the Mountain West Conference in rushing, averaging 96.4 yards a game. Tew rushed for 111 yards against Navy, his second 100-yard game in a row.
Who’s not: Junior cornerback Anthony Wright Jr., who led the Falcons with seven interceptions a year ago, has yet to get a pick this season.
Key stat: Air Force has outscored opponents 54-0 this year in the fourth quarter.
FYI: Air Force’s triple-option offense has had more rushing yardage than its opponent in eight consecutive games, dating to Nov. 7 of last season, when Army played at Falcon Stadium.
Irv Moss, The Denver Post
