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Emmanuel Michel and the Air Force Falcons (8-2) will host Ricky White and the UNLV Rebels (8-2) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, in a matchup between two of the biggest stars in college football.
The Falcons are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Rebels. The over/under for this matchup is 47 points.
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Game Info for Air Force vs. UNLV
- Game Day: Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Stadium: Falcon Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | -3 | -110 | -110 | 47 | -109 | -111 | -160 | +135 |
Air Force Pick Insights
- Air Force has gone 4-3-1 ATS this season.
- In games this season as favorites of at least 3 points, Air Force has a 4-3-1 record against the spread.
- Air Force games have hit the over on four of eight occasions (50%).
Air Force Stats & Insights
- On the defensive side of the ball, Air Force has been a top-25 unit, ranking third-best by surrendering just 245.3 yards per game. The offense ranks 85th (362.8 yards per game).
- Air Force ranks 63rd in points scored this year (28.5 points per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking seventh-best in the FBS with 15.7 points allowed per game.
- Air Force sports the fifth-best pass defense this season (159.3 passing yards allowed per game), but ranks worst on the offensive side of the ball (86.9 passing yards per game).
- Air Force has been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (second-best with 275.9 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (seventh-best with 86 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Offensively, Air Force has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking eighth-best in the FBS by putting up a 49.6% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 38th on defense (35.2% third-down percentage allowed).
- Air Force has forced nine total turnovers (118th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 15 times (80th in the FBS) resulting in a turnover margin of -6, the 21st-worst in college football.
Air Force’s Best Players
- Michel has racked up 733 yards on 163 carries while finding paydirt nine times as a runner.
- Jared Roznos’ 332 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 15 times and has totaled 11 catches and two touchdowns.
- Cade Harris has hauled in three receptions totaling 147 yards, finding the end zone one time as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Dane Kinamon’s five grabs have yielded 126 yards and two touchdowns.
- PJ Ramsey has collected 6.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording seven TFL and 18 tackles.
- Alec Mock is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 55 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and one interception.
- Trey Taylor has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 48 tackles, three TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended.
UNLV Betting Insights
- So far this season, UNLV has put together an 8-1-0 record against the spread.
- When it has played as at least 3-point underdogs this year, UNLV is 3-0 against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in five of UNLV’s nine games with a set total.
UNLV Pick Insights
- UNLV is putting up 423.1 total yards per contest on offense this season (40th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 381.3 total yards per game (73rd-ranked).
- UNLV’s offensive attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 18th-best in the FBS with 36.4 points per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 24.3 points per game, which ranks 54th.
- UNLV ranks 66th in passing yards per game (225.9), but it has been less productive defensively, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 256.8 passing yards conceded per contest.
- UNLV’s run defense ranks 35th in the FBS with 124.5 rushing yards allowed per contest, but it has been led by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by piling up 197.2 rushing yards per game.
- UNLV’s third-down offense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 53.5% third-down conversion percentage. In terms of defense, it is ceding a 34.1% third-down rate, which ranks 30th.
- UNLV has thrived in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of +10 ranks fourth-best in the FBS, with 21 forced turnovers (second in the nation) and 11 turnovers committed (29th in the nation).
UNLV’s Best Players
- Jayden Maiava has put up 2,058 passing yards, or 205.8 per game, so far this season. He has completed 65.5% of his passes and has tossed 11 touchdowns with four interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 19.9 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner three times.
- Vincent Davis has rushed for 553 yards on 100 carries so far this year while scoring four times on the ground.
- Jai’Den Thomas has piled up 91 carries and totaled 420 yards with nine touchdowns.
- White’s 1,018 receiving yards (101.8 yards per game) lead the team. He has 63 receptions on 93 targets with six touchdowns.
- Jacob De Jesus has 39 receptions (on 48 targets) for a total of 393 yards (39.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Senika McKie has racked up 244 reciving yards (24.4 ypg) this season.
- Jeffae Williams has 2.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has five TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
- Jackson Woodard is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 74 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and one interception.
- Jaxen Turner has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 39 tackles and four passes defended.
