Michel runs for three TDs, leads Air Force over Utah State 39-21
— Emmanuel Michel scored three touchdowns on short runs and Air Force dominated the first half in a 39-21 victory over Utah State in a Mountain West Conference opener on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Utah State Aggies
21
Air Force Falcons
39
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| AFA | 22 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 39 |
Falcon Stadium · 18,400 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Colorado State Rams | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Texas State Bobcats | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Washington State Cougars | W 17-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Boise State Broncos | L 18-37 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Troy Trojans | W 21-10 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:43 21-39
Micah Davis 6 Yd pass from McCae Hillstead (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Touchdown 5:10 14-39
Jalen Royals 9 Yd pass from McCae Hillstead (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Touchdown 8:45 7-39
Emmanuel Michel 2 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-32
Matthew Dapore 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:58 7-29
Terrell Vaughn 2 Yd pass from McCae Hillstead (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Touchdown 11:15 0-29
John Lee Eldridge III 13 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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Touchdown 0:11 0-22
Emmanuel Michel 2 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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Touchdown 5:17 0-15
Zac Larrier 4 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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Touchdown 7:04 0-8
Emmanuel Michel 1 Yd Run (Emmanuel Michel Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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AFA
13 plays, 59 yards, 8:43 · End of Game
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USU 8:43
7 plays, 65 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:43 21-39
Micah Davis 6 Yd pass from McCae Hillstead (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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AFA 10:45
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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USU 13:35
15 plays, 55 yards, 4:32 · Downs
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AFA 3:07
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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USU 5:10
10 plays, 79 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:10 14-39
Jalen Royals 9 Yd pass from McCae Hillstead (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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AFA 8:45
10 plays, 46 yards, 6:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:45 7-39
Emmanuel Michel 2 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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AFA
8 plays, 43 yards, 1:58 · Field Goal
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USU 1:58
11 plays, 57 yards, 4:38 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-32
Matthew Dapore 49 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:58 7-29
Terrell Vaughn 2 Yd pass from McCae Hillstead (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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AFA 6:36
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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USU 8:26
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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AFA 11:15
5 plays, 72 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 0-29
John Lee Eldridge III 13 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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USU 14:03
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:08 · Interception
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AFA 0:11
7 plays, 79 yards, 4:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:11 0-22
Emmanuel Michel 2 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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USU 4:11
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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AFA 5:17
3 plays, 11 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:17 0-15
Zac Larrier 4 Yd Run (Matthew Dapore Kick)
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USU 6:33
2 plays, -14 yards, 0:31 · Fumble
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AFA 7:04
12 plays, 63 yards, 6:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:04 0-8
Emmanuel Michel 1 Yd Run (Emmanuel Michel Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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USU 14:01
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:59 · Punt
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
USU
AFA
20
1st Downs
24
3-11
3rd down efficiency
9-13
2-3
4th down efficiency
1-1
302
Total Yards
428
248
Passing
84
20/35
Comp/Att
3/4
7.1
Yards per pass
21.0
54
Rushing
344
26
Rushing Attempts
64
2.1
Yards per rush
5.4
4-17
Penalties
6-60
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
21:20
Possession
38:40
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