San Diego State vs. Air Force: Why The Aztecs Will Win

Preview of SDSU’s pivotal Mountain West showdown

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WEEK 5: San Diego State 2-3 (0-1) Air Force Falcons 4-0 (2-0)

WHEN: Saturday, September 30th — 6:00 P.M. MT/ 5:00 P.M. PT

WHERE: Falcon Stadium, Air Force Academy, CO

WEATHER: Low of 48 degrees at night.

TV: CBS Sports Network

STREAM: FuboTV

RADIO: San Diego Sports 760

SERIES RECORD: San Diego State trails Air Force, 18-20, all-time.

WEBSITES: San Diego State |  Air Force

San Diego State is currently in the toughest part of its schedule. After finishing up a tough non-conference slate against UCLA and Oregon State, San Diego State is starting off the first two weeks of Mountain West play against Boise State and Air Force.

Last week, San Diego State fell short to Boise State in a 34-31 loss. Unfortunately for the Aztecs, the schedule is not getting any easier with a road game against Air Force in Week 5. In the Week 4 loss to Boise State, San Diego State had opportunities to win the game, but the end result did not go San Diego State’s way.

How Can San Diego State Pull Off The Upset Over Air Force 

It will be a tall task to go into the Air Force Academy and slow down the Falcons. San Diego State’s defense will have a difficult time slowing down Air Force’s explosive running game. To mitigate the damage from Air Force’s high-powered offense, San Diego State quarterback Jalen Mayden will have to produce as a passer and as a runner.

In the Boise State loss, Mayden passed for 241 yards and one touchdown. He added another touchdown and 85 rushing yards on the ground. San Diego State will need to score several touchdowns to keep up with Air Force’s offense.

Prediction: San Diego State 38, Air Force 34

Story originally appeared on Mountain West Wire