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WEEK 3 PREVIEWS
AIR FORCE AT BOISE STATE
Friday, September 13
Bronco Stadium (37,000)
Boise, Idaho
6 p.m. MT - ESPN
Carter Blackburn (PBP), Danny Kannell (analyst), Allison Williams (sideline)
MARGIN OF VICTORY
Boise State’s 63-14 victory over UT Martin last week was its largest margin (49
points) of victory since defeating Colorado State by 50 (63-13), Oct. 15, 2011.
SOUTHWICK STEPS UP
Boise State QB Joe Southwick threw a career-high five touchdowns in the 63-14 win
over Tennesse-Martin.
TRENDING
Air Force has scored a rushing touchdown in 49 straight games, the longest active
streak in the nation.
ROAD WOES
The Falcons look to snap a three-game road losing streak at Boise State. AFA’s last
win on the road was a 28-27 decision at Wyoming on Oct. 13, 2012.
NEW MEXICO AT PITTSBURGH
Saturday, September 14
Heinz Field (65,050)
Pittsburgh, Pa.
12:30 p.m. ET - ESPN3/ACC Network
Steve Martin (PBP), Dave Archer (analyst), Rachel Baribeau (sideline)
BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN
New Mexico snapped a seven-game losing streak last week with a 42-35 overtime
victory at UTEP.
RUSHING ATTACK
New Mexico led all MW teams in rushing in Week 2 with 395 yards at UTEP,
marking the most yards on the ground by the Lobos since a 396-yard performance
vs. Wyoming on Nov. 10, 2012. The Lobos have combined for 300+ rushing yards
11 times under second-year head coach Bob Davie.
0-FOR-2
Pittsburgh will be looking to avoid its first 0-2 start in as many seasons. Prior to
2012, the last time the Panthers started a season 0-2 was in 2005, when they
finished with a 5-6 record.
THE SERIES: Boise State leads 1-0
Last meeting: 2011, Boise State 37-26 in Boise, Idaho
THE SERIES:
First meeting
THE COACHES:
Troy Calhoun: 48-32 (7th year) at AFA; 48-32 (7th year) overall
Chris Petersen: 85-9 (8th year) at BSU; 85-9 (8th year) overall
THE COACHES:
Bob Davie: 5-10 (2nd year) at UNM; 40-35 (7th year) overall
Paul Chryst: 6-8 (2nd year) at PITT; 6-8 (2nd year) overall
PLAYERS TO WATCH - Air Force (1-1, 0-1 MW)
Passer: Jaleel Awini (2 GP, 6-15-0, 40.0 pct., 87 yds)
Rusher: Jon Lee (2 GP, 18 att., 149 yds., 8.3 avg. per rush, 2 TD)
Receiver: Ty McArthur (2 GP, 5 rec., 62 yds., 12.4 avg. per rec.)
Tackler: Joey Nichol (2 GP, 20 tackles, TFL 1.0-1 yds.)
PLAYERS TO WATCH - New Mexico (1-1, 0-0 MW)
Passer: Clayton Mitchem (2 GP, 6-12-0, 50.0 pct., 107 yds.)
Rusher: Kasey Carrier (2 GP, 61 att., 345 yds., 5.7 avg. per rush, 4 TD)
Receiver: Marquis Bundy (2 GP, 3 rec., 53 yds., 17.7 avg. per rec., 1 TD)
Tackler: Dallas Bollema (2 GP, 15 tackles, TFL 0.5-2 yds., sacks 0.5-2 yds.)
PLAYERS TO WATCH - Boise State (1-1, 0-0 MW)
Passer: Joe Southwick (2 GP, 42-65-1, 64.6 pct., 386 yds., 5 TD)
Rusher: Jay Ajayi (2 GP, 38 att., 173 yds., 4.6 avg. per rush, 2 TD)
Receiver: Matt Miller (2 GP, 11 rec., 76 yds., 6.9 avg. per rec., 1 TD)
Tackler: Ben Weaver (2 GP, 14 tackles, TFL 0.5-1 yds.)
PLAYERS TO WATCH - Pittsburgh (0-1, 0-0 ACC)
Passer: Tom Savage (1 GP, 15-28-2, 53.6 pct., 201 yds., 1 TD)
Rusher: Tyler Boyd (1 GP, 3 att., 54 yds., 18.0 avg. per rush)
Receiver: Devin Street (1 GP, 6 rec., 141 yds., 23.5 avg. per rec.)
Tackler: Ray Vinopal (1 GP, 9 tackles)
TALE OF THE TAPE
AIR FORCE CATEGORY BOISE STATE
1-1 Overall Record 1-1
0-1 Conference Record 0-0
Lost 1 Current Streak Won 1
7 Touchdowns Scored 9
6 Rushing Touchdowns 3
1 Passing Touchdowns 5
9 Touchdowns Allowed 6
3 Rushing TDs Allowed 3
6 Passing TDs Allowed 3
Lost 20-52 vs. Utah State Last Week Won 63-14 vs. UT-Martin
Wyoming Next Week at Fresno State
STATISTICAL COMPARISONS (2013)
CATEGORY MW AFA FBS MW BSU FBS
Rush Offense 2nd 285.5 18th 5th 195.5 50th
Pass Offense 11th 90.0 119th 7th 213.5 74th
Total Offense 7th 375.5 80th 5th 409.0 68th
Scoring Offense 5th 29.0 67th 4th 34.5 50th
Rush Defense 6th 187.0 83rd 7th 210.0 98th
Pass Eff. Defense 11th 158.3 104th 4th 134.5 79th
Total Defense 7th 438.5 88th 10th 477.0 104th
Scoring Defense 7th 32.5 91st 4th 26.0 71st
Punting 4th 40.50 31st 2nd 41.91 17th
Punt Returns 5th 7.0 63rd 2nd 23.67 7th
Kickoff Returns 12th 15.0 118th 6th 19.57 81st
Turnover Margin 4th 0.5 48th 1st 2.5 7th
Pass Defense 7th 252.0 83rd 8th 267.0 90th
Pass Efficiency 8th 108.34 96th 5th 127.39 71st
TALE OF THE TAPE
NEW MEXICO CATEGORY PITTSBURGH
1-1 Overall Record 0-1
0-0 Conference Record 0-0
Won 1 Current Streak Lost 2
8 Touchdowns Scored 1
6 Rushing Touchdowns 0
1 Passing Touchdowns 1
8 Touchdowns Allowed 5
5 Rushing TDs Allowed 1
3 Passing TDs Allowed 4
Won 42-35 (OT) at UTEP Last Week Idle
vs. UNLV Next Week at Duke
STATISTICAL COMPARISONS (2013)
CATEGORY MW UNM FBS ACC PITT FBS
Rush Offense 1st 294.0 17th 14th 96.0 106th
Pass Offense 12th 86.0 112th 10th 201.0 84th
Total Offense 6th 380.0 78th 13th 297.0 107th
Scoring Offense 7th 27.5 72nd 14th 13.0 116th
Rush Defense 9th 218.5 103rd 12th 156.0 67th
Pass Eff. Defense 5th 140.4 86th 14th 247.8 123rd
Total Defense 3rd 396.5 66th 14th 533.0 117th
Scoring Defense 5th 28.0 79th 14th 41.0 113th
Punting 1st 44.13 7th 1st 45.67 3rd
Punt Returns 10th 1.50 104th -- -- --
Kickoff Returns 2nd 29.40 16th 6th 19.71 80th
Turnover Margin 6th 0.0 58th 13th -2.0 118th
Pass Defense 2nd 178.0 39th 14th 377.0 122nd
Pass Efficiency 7th 115.62 88th 11th 111.37 92nd
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