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Air Force sticks to ground game, beats UNLV 48-14

Nov 26, 2021, 2:21 AM | Updated: 4:29 pm

UNLV linebacker Jacoby Windmon, left, pursues Air Force running back Brad Roberts during the second...

UNLV linebacker Jacoby Windmon, left, pursues Air Force running back Brad Roberts during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


              Air Force fullback Emmanuel Michel celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against UNLV in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Air Force quaterback Zachary Larrier, left, avoids UNLV linebacker Jacoby Windmon for a short gain in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              UNLV quarterback Justin Rogers, center, is sacked by Air Force defensive lineman Christopher Herrera, left, and defensive tackle Jordan Jackson in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Air Force quarterback Jensen Jones, left, celebrates his rushing touchdown with wide receivers Wyatt Wilson, front right, and Conner Carey during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              UNLV running back Charles Williams, front, turns the corner for a long gain with help from offensive lineman Leif Fautanum back right, as he blocks Air Force linebacker Demonte Meeks in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Air Force players since the school song after the second half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              From left, Air Force defensive back James Jones IV joins cornerback Zion Kelly and fullback Emmanuel Michel in a victory dance after an NCAA college football game against UNLV Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              UNLV head coach Marcus Arroyo looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Air Force, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              UNLV quarterback Justin Rogers runs for a short gain against Air Force in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Air Force running back Brad Roberts, right, tumbles backward into the end zone for a touchdown past UNLV defensive back Tyson Player in the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              UNLV kick returner Nohl Williams, right, fumbles the football after being hit by an Air Force player Ethan Erickson while returning the opening kick off in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force's  James Jones IV recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun leads his players onto the field for the second half of an NCAA college football game against UNLV, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              UNLV running back Charles Williams, third from top, is stopped by, from top, Air Force safety Trey Taylor, linebacker Bo Richter and cornerback Eian Castonguay in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              Air Force quarterback Zachary Larrier is hoisted in the air after rushing for a touchdown against UNLV in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
            
              UNLV linebacker Jacoby Windmon, left, pursues Air Force running back Brad Roberts during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 48-14. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Brad Roberts rushed for two touchdowns, Emmanuel Michel ran for 123 yards and a score as Air Force rolled up 511 yards on the ground to defeat UNLV 48-14 in a season-ender on Friday.

Michel carried 12 times and scored from the 2-yard line in the third quarter as 14 players ran the ball for the Falcons (9-3, 6-2 Mountain West Conference). Air Force attempted no passes but had 69 running plays and more than a 20-minute advantage in time of possession.

Roberts scored both his touchdowns in the first quarter, scoring on runs of 1 and 3 yards.

Brandon Lewis scored in the second quarter as Air Force gained 181 yards on the ground in the first half, leading 24-0. Lewis took a pitch right and flashed through a hole in the line, accelerating down the far sideline for a 41-yard touchdown run.

The Falcons had rolled up 413 yards rushing after three quarters, carrying a 41-7 lead into the fourth. Air Force finished tied atop the conference’s Mountain Division standings with Utah State but lost to the Aggies by four points in September.

Charles Williams carried 16 times for 137 yards and scored both touchdowns for UNLV (2-10, 2-6). Justin Rogers was 8-for-18 passing for 127 yards.

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