Wyoming Covers Spread in Close Air Force Battle
Air Force held off Wyoming 24-21 in a tightly contested Mountain West matchup in Week 8. The Falcons built an early lead with a field goal in the first quarter, but Wyoming answered with a touchdown to take the advantage. Air Force responded with another field goal before the Cowboys struck again in the third quarter with a 23-yard touchdown run by Terron Kellman, who led all rushers with 83 yards. The fourth quarter proved decisive, with Air Force scoring 10 points to secure the victory despite Wyoming's late touchdown. The game featured significant momentum swings throughout, with 12 lead changes and Wyoming ultimately covering the 4-point spread. Air Force quarterback Liam Szarka completed 33 passes, while Wyoming's Eric Richardson led receivers with 9 catches. A crucial fourth-quarter interception by Roger Jones Jr. sealed the game for the Falcons. The contest finished under the 56.5-point over-under, with neither team's offense able to fully capitalize on opportunities.
AI-generated recap · Aug 7, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 | |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 24 |
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| Statistic | Wyoming | Air Force |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 23-30 | 3-8 |
| Pass Yards | 211 | 33 |
| Rush Yards | 198 | 330 |
| Total Yards | 409 | 363 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 6-12 | 6-14 |
| Penalties | 2-15 | 2-10 |
| Possession | 26:57 | 33:03 |
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