Air Force Falcons Face Off Against Nevada Wolf Pack in MWC Clash

The Nevada Wolf Pack and the Air Force Falcons met on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Mackay Stadium in Reno, Nevada, for a Mountain West Conference (MWC) matchup. The Wolf Pack, with a record of 3-8, were favored by 3.5 points against the Falcons, who stood at 3-7.

In their recent performances, Nevada lost to the Boise State Broncos 28-21 in their last game, while Air Force secured a significant win against the Oregon State Beavers with a score of 28-0. This victory marked a notable improvement for the Falcons, particularly after a quarterback change.

The game was broadcast on Fox Sports 1, with a scheduled kickoff at 10:30 p.m. ET. According to betting predictions, the Data Skrive betting model favored Nevada to win by a score of 26-22 and suggested taking the over on the 44.5 total points.

Statistically, Nevada has struggled on defense, especially in third-down efficiency, ranking second-worst in the FBS with a 49.6% third-down conversion rate allowed. However, the Wolf Pack have been strong on offense, converting 47.3% of their third-down attempts. Air Force, on the other hand, has been more effective defensively, allowing only 16 points per game over their last three matches.

Key players for Nevada include quarterback Brendon Lewis, who has thrown for 1,730 yards and 12 touchdowns, and running back Savion Red, who has rushed for 676 yards and 8 touchdowns. For Air Force, quarterback Quenton Hayes has been a standout, passing for 379 yards and rushing for 84 yards and two touchdowns in their last game.