Hammond’s career day lifts Air Force past New Mexico 44-22
D.J. Hammond III threw for career highs with 327 yards and four touchdowns as Air Force took to the skies more than normal Saturday to beat New Mexico 44-22.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Air Force Falcons
44
New Mexico Lobos
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFA | 7 | 7 | 16 | 14 | 44 |
| UNM | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 22 |
University Stadium (NM) · 13,844 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Army Black Knights | W 24-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs UConn Huskies | W 35-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ Wyoming Cowboys | L 14-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs UNLV Rebels | W 41-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Northern Illinois Huskies | W 28-7 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:57 44-22
Aaron Molina 27 Yd pass from Trae Hall (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 7:50 44-16
Benjamin Waters 76 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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Touchdown 13:08 37-16
Geraud Sanders 27 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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Touchdown 2:26 30-16
Benjamin Waters 59 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 5:24 23-16
Milton Bugg III Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 5:24 21-16
Jordan Kress 13 Yd pass from Trae Hall (Andrew Shelley PAT blocked)
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Touchdown 11:05 21-10
Geraud Sanders 46 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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Field Goal 0:24 14-10
Andrew Shelley 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:53 14-7
Taven Birdow 4 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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Touchdown 3:43 7-7
Donald Hammond III 1 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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Touchdown 8:42 0-7
Bobby Cole 3 Yd Run (Andrew Shelley Kick)
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AFA
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:57 · End of Game
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UNM 1:57
10 plays, 77 yards, 5:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:57 44-22
Aaron Molina 27 Yd pass from Trae Hall (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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AFA 7:50
5 plays, 92 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:50 44-16
Benjamin Waters 76 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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UNM 10:27
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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AFA 13:08
5 plays, 45 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:08 37-16
Geraud Sanders 27 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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UNM 0:12
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:08 · Fumble
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AFA 2:26
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:26 30-16
Benjamin Waters 59 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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UNM 5:24
10 plays, 74 yards, 5:35 · Touchdown
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Defensive Two Point Conversion 5:24 23-16
Milton Bugg III Defensive PAT Conversion
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Touchdown 5:24 21-16
Jordan Kress 13 Yd pass from Trae Hall (Andrew Shelley PAT blocked)
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AFA 11:05
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:05 21-10
Geraud Sanders 46 Yd pass from Donald Hammond III (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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AFA
1 play, 6 yards, 0:24 · End of Half
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UNM 0:24
10 plays, 72 yards, 4:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:24 14-10
Andrew Shelley 40 Yd Field Goal
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AFA 4:48
11 plays, 83 yards, 5:30 · Fumble
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UNM 10:18
7 plays, 25 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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AFA 13:53
7 plays, 72 yards, 3:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:53 14-7
Taven Birdow 4 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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UNM 2:04
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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AFA 3:43
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:43 7-7
Donald Hammond III 1 Yd Run (Jake Koehnke Kick)
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UNM 8:42
12 plays, 65 yards, 6:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:42 0-7
Bobby Cole 3 Yd Run (Andrew Shelley Kick)
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
AFA
UNM
20
1st Downs
19
8-10
3rd down efficiency
7-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
540
Total Yards
358
327
Passing
90
9/10
Comp/Att
8/18
32.7
Yards per pass
5.0
213
Rushing
268
45
Rushing Attempts
43
4.7
Yards per rush
6.2
3-30
Penalties
3-19
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
27:35
Possession
32:25
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