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Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) runs upfield as running back Trevion Cooley (23) looks to set a block on Air Force safety Trey Taylor (7) during the first half of the First Responder Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Air Force uses rare passing game to win First Responder Bowl

Dec. 28, 2021 06:41 PM EST

Air Force going for 10 in 1st Responder Bowl vs. Louisville

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 03:34 PM EST
First Responder Bowl: Air Force (9-3) vs. Louisville (6-6), Tuesday, 3:15 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Louisville by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. ...

FILE - Louisville coach Scott Satterfield argues with an official over a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Clemson in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Cardinals face Air Force on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in the First Responder Bowl. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Louisville faces options in 1st Responder Bowl vs. Air Force

Dec. 27, 2021 03:33 PM EST

UNLV kick returner Nohl Williams, right, fumbles the football after being hit by an Air Force player Ethan Erickson while returning the opening kick off in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force's James Jones IV recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

UNLV at Air Force 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 04:29 PM EST

FILE - Illinois running back Joshua McCray sticks the ball over the goal line to avoid a safety as Wisconsin defensive end Matt Henningsen (92) and Collin Wilder (18) make the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Across the country, college football teams once again are discovering that establishing a rushing attack is even tougher than it was the year before.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

What's the rush? Teams struggle to establish ground attacks

By Steve Megargee Nov. 11, 2021 03:11 PM EST

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels (4) hands off to running back Brad Roberts (20 ) in the first half against Army during an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)

Army at Air Force 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 12:59 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels rolls out for a pass against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

No. 22 San Diego State holds off Air Force, 20-14

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 23, 2021 10:43 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels warms up before an NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

San Diego State at Air Force 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

San Diego State quarterback Lucas Johnson (7) is sacked by San Jose State safety Jay Lenard (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

No. 22 Azetcs' top run defense faces Falcons' ground game

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 04:42 PM EDT

Air Force running back Brad Roberts (20) runs with the ball against Boise State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Air Force won 24-17. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

No. 22 Aztecs turn to Johnson, hope to stop USAF ground game

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 21, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

Boise State's Riley Smith (3) stays in the field of play after recovering an onside kick, near Air Force's Jake Spiewak (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Air Force won 24-17. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Roberts powers Air Force to 24-17 victory over Boise State

By Jason Chatraw Oct. 17, 2021 01:10 AM EDT

Boise State quarterback Hank Bachmeier throws a pass against Air Force during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)

Air Force at Boise State 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 10:55 PM EDT

Brad Roberts, Air Force grind past New Mexico, 38-10

By Glen Rosales Oct. 02, 2021 10:05 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Brad Roberts ran for 142 yards and scored twice as Air Force scored on its first four drives to build a big early lead then coasted to...