Air Force just took down UConn 35-26 on Saturday, and get this: the Falcons did not complete a single pass. Seriously, not one! They simply hammered the ground game all afternoon, with Kemper Hodges leading the charge with a monster 200 yards and four touchdowns, showing everyone why their rushing attack is absolutely built different.
Hodges Is An Absolute Machine, And Air Force Knows It
When you rush for 200 yards and punch in four scores, you’re not just having a good game, you’re putting on a clinic. Kemper Hodges was the undisputed star, carrying Air Force on his back, especially early on. He busted off runs of 3, 7, and a massive 62 yards all in the first half to help Air Force get out to a 21-14 lead before the break. But he wasn’t done, not by a long shot. He iced the game late in the fourth quarter with a crucial 1-yard score, essentially letting the Falcons take the rest of the game off the clock. That’s big-time playmaking when it matters most, plain and simple.
The Ground Game Is The ONLY Game For Air Force
This wasn’t just Hodges going wild; this was Air Force’s entire identity on display, once again leaning heavily on their ground game. They rushed for a mind-boggling 366 yards on 74 carries, hitting paydirt five times total, with Gage LaDue even getting in on the action with a 4-yard touchdown run, the first of his career! When UConn pulled within 28-26 early in the fourth quarter, things could’ve gotten squirrely. But Air Force responded like a team that knows exactly who they are: they went on a ridiculous 75-yard drive, chewed up 11:37 off the clock on 19 plays, and finished it off with Hodges’ final touchdown. That’s how you shut down a comeback and secure the win.
UConn Showed Some Fight, But Couldn’t Finish
Credit where it’s due, UConn didn’t just roll over. Quarterback Kalieb Osborne threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Alex Godavitarne for a huge 55-yard score. Kenji Christian also broke loose for a 46-yard scoring run, part of his 68 rushing yards, which brought the Huskies within two points early in the fourth. They were fighting, absolutely. But ultimately, they couldn’t stop that relentless Air Force ground attack when it mattered most. The Falcons are now sitting pretty at 6-2, while UConn drops to 4-4.
Next up, UConn will host North Carolina next Saturday, looking to bounce back. Air Force, still riding high on that ground game dominance, will hit the road to face Army next Saturday in what promises to be another hard-nosed battle!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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