Air Force tops Washington State 31-21 at Cheez-It Bowl

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) runs for a first down against Washington State during the first half during the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Air Force running back Nolan Eriksen (19) runs for a first down against Washington State during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III celebrates with Geraud Sanders (7) after scoring a touchdown against Washington State during the first half during the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Washington State wide receiver Davontavean Martin makes a catch in front of Air Force defensive back Milton Bugg III (3) during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)