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Air Force edges Nevada in double overtime to hold Mountain West's third spot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Air Force edges Nevada in double overtime to hold Mountain West's third spot

Summary

Air Force required double overtime to defeat Nevada 36-33 on September 27, securing its position in the Mountain West standings. After leading by ten points in the fourth quarter, the Falcons saw their lead vanish as Nevada tied the game at 27-27, forcing the extra periods. Air Force accumulated 455 total yards, showcasing a strong running game with 373 rushing yards. The Falcons now maintain their claim as the third best team in the league, but face challenges from Wyoming and UNLV, who also seek to improve their standings. Air Force aims to strengthen its position in upcoming games while addressing fourth-quarter vulnerabilities.

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By the Numbers

•Air Force totals 455 yards against Nevada's 411.
•Falcons rush for 373 yards, averaging 5.2 per carry.
•Wyoming and UNLV are contenders for the third spot.
•Air Force previously faced defeat to North Dakota State.
•Next games will be critical for playoff positioning.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Air Force grabs the Mountain West’s third best spot, for now

What they're saying

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The top two aren’t up for debate. North Dakota State and New Mexico have separated from the pack for now and nothing this weekend really changed that. New Mexico’s 42-18 blowout of New Mexico State was the kind of business-as-usual result contenders are supposed to produce. NDSU didn’t play, but the Bison’s week three win […]
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