Ground rules: Run-heavy Air Force looks to get back on track

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Air Force quarterback Isaiah Sanders runs for a short gain as Boise State defensive end Kayode Rufai pursues in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force returns seven players on defense and seven more on offense. They certainly have experience at quarterback after Donald Hammond III and Isaiah Sanders split time last season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, file photo, Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun reacts to play against Colorado State in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Obviously, a second straight 5-7 season didn't sit well with the Air Force Falcons. Quick for them to point out, though, was this little tidbit: Of the seven losses, five were by eight points or less. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, file photo, Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III rolls out of the pocket against Colorado State in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. The Falcons return seven players on defense and seven more on offense. They certainly have experience at quarterback after Donald Hammond III and Isaiah Sanders split time last season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)