The Air Force Falcons and Colorado State Rams meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Canvas Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Air Force Falcons Betting Preview
The Air Force Falcons look for their third road win to remain undefeated on the season. Air Force is one of nine remaining undefeated teams in college football. Zac Larrier is completing 72.7 percent of his passes for 619 yards, 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Jared Roznos and Dane Kinamon have combined for 420 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Cade Harris has 2 receptions. The Air Force Falcons ground game is averaging 306 yards per contest, and Emmanuel Michel leads the way with 566 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Air Force is allowing 13.4 points and 223.4 yards per game. Alec Mock leads the Air Force Falcons with 54 tackles, PJ Ramsey has 5.5 sacks and Trey Taylor has 2 interceptions.
Air Force Falcons Team Facts
- Air Force has won each of its last 12 games.
- Air Force has covered the spread in eight of its last 10 road games against conference opponents.
- Air Force has won the first half in eight of its last 10 road games against conference opponents.
- Each of Air Force’s last four games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams look for a third home win to get back to a .500 record. Colorado State has split its last 8 home games. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi is completing 63.9 percent of his passes for 2,179 yards, 15 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Tory Horton and Dallin Holker have combined for 1,315 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Justus Ross-Simmons has 24 receptions. The Colorado State Rams ground game is averaging 79.7 yards per contest, and Vann Shield leads the way with 100 236 and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 33.6 points and 466.4 yards per game. Jack Howell leads the Colorado State Rams with 72 tackles, Mohamed Kamara has 10.5 sacks and Henry Blackburn has 2 interceptions.
Colorado State Rams Team Facts
- The home team has won each of Colorado State’s last four games.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between Air Force and Colorado State.
- Nine of Colorado State’s last 11 games against AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Air Force rank 4th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (13.4).
- The Air Force are one of only six FBS teams undefeated in home games this season ([z-0]).
Randy’s Pick
The Air Force Falcons are the better team, obviously, and should be favored, but this is a lot of points for a proven Colorado State club. Yes, Colorado State doesn’t play much defense, but it has the sixth best passing offense and can put points on the board. We saw Colorado State take Colorado to overtime and beat a feisty Boise State side. The Colorado State Rams can hang around with good teams, and you know they’ll be motivated to give Air Force its first loss. I’ll grab the points here.
