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Air Force and Nevada college football game

Overview

The Air Force Falcons defeated the Nevada Wolf Pack 36-33 in a double-overtime Mountain West Conference opener at Mackay Stadium.

Air Force relied heavily on a rushing attack, accumulating between 316 and 363 rushing yards, with quarterback Liam Szarka recording 33 carries. Although Nevada trailed by 10 points in the fourth quarter, they tied the game late in regulation following a 57-yard touchdown run by Herschel Turner.

After a series of field goals in the first overtime, Air Force secured the victory in the second overtime period via a seven-yard touchdown run by senior running back Rocco Conti. The loss brings Nevada to a 1-3 overall record and 0-1 in conference play.

Entities

Nevada Wolf Pack · Mackay Stadium · Liam Szarka · Air Force Falcons · Ball State University

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Air Force defeats Nevada in double-overtime thriller

    Nevada lost 36-33 in double overtime to Air Force, struggling to contain a heavy rushing attack despite a late fourth-quarter comeback led by Herschel Turner.

  2. [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Air Force defeats Nevada 36-33 in double-overtime thriller

    Air Force defeated Nevada 36-33 in a double-overtime thriller during their Mountain West Conference opener, led by Rocco Conti’s decisive seven-yard touchdown run.

Sources

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