Air Force won its opener by 35 points. Michigan lost its opener by 27 points on national television in prime time. So, who’s the three-touchdown underdog going into the Week 2 Falcons-Wolverines game in Ann Arbor? One hint — its the squad from a conference that has exactly zero teams in The Associated Press Top 25. Here’s the basics for this nonconference showdown: Who, when and where: Air Force (1-0) at Michigan (0-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Eastern. TV: ABC or ESPN2 (check your local listings; Bob Wischusen and Danny Kanell have the call) Gambling is illegal in most states: For…
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We’ve been Dublin-heavy this week as the start of the college football season nears, but Navy won’t be the only service academy to open its season Saturday — just the only one to do it on national television in a foreign country. Far from the spotlight but far more likely to come out victorious, Air Force will kick off against Football Championship Subdivision (the artists formerly known as Division I-AA; another name change pending) foe Idaho State. Here’s a quick breakdown. When and where: Saturday, noon Mountain time (2 p.m. Eastern), Falcon Stadium. TV: None, but the the game will…
Air Force starting quarterback Connor Dietz broke a bone in his right hand and will miss at least three weeks. The Falcons will not have to turn to an inexperienced backup, though. Sophomore Tim Jefferson will take over for Dietz. He started last year as a freshman and the first three games this year before an ankle injury forced him out. Jefferson has thrown for 319 yards, two touchdowns and one interception this year. He’s also saying all the right things after not getting his starting spot back from coach Troy Calhoun after he returned from injury. “I think the…
