2012 Military Bowl – Falcons should fly by Rockets

Military Bowl, 12.28.2011 at 163o ET Air Force Falcons vs. Toledo Rockets – The teams had a common opponent this season, each losing to Boise State. The Rockets suffered a 40-15 home defeat to the Broncos on Sept. 16, and the Falcons lost 37-26 on the road Oct. 22. Notes: Air Force The Falcons’ are a strong running team via the triple option; Air Force is second in the FBS in rushing at 320.3 yards a contest. Asher Clark leads the way with 1,096 rushing yards, while Mike DeWitt has run for 543 and QB Tim Jefferson 492. DeWitt and Jefferson are tied with a team-high 10 rushing TDs, and Air Force has run for 38 scores – fourth in the FBS. Air Force may have to rely on the pass a bit more because Toledo has been solid against the run allowing an average of 123.2 yards…but their pass defense has been terrible ranking 109th out of 120 FBS schools in pass defense at 278 ypg. Toledo The Rockets averaged 42.3 points this season – best in the Mid-American Conference ...