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.