Air Force secures Armed Forces Bowl with 31-21 victory over James Madison
Key Points
- Air Force secures a 31-21 win over No. 24 James Madison in the Armed Forces Bowl.
- Emmanuel Michel rushes for a career-best 203 yards and scores two 1-yard touchdowns, while Zac Larrier contributes with one passing TD and one rushing score for Air Force.
- Air Force, with a 9-4 record, clinches its fifth consecutive bowl win after a streak of four season-ending losses.
- James Madison (11-2) suffers its first regulation loss of the season in its inaugural bowl game at the FBS level after transitioning from the FCS.
- The Air Force triple-option running attack amasses 351 yards against James Madison's top-ranked FBS run defense, which usually allows only 61.5 rushing yards per game.
- Johnathan Young's interception at midfield after a heavy blitz and a risky pass by Dukes quarterback Jordan McCloud leads to Air Force's decisive touchdown.
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