Live-Blogging Mountain West Football: Air Force Falcons at Nevada Wolf Pack 11/19/2021

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Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Football’. Tonight, it is a Mountain West Football game, between Air Force Falcons and Nevada Wolf Pack.

This game is important for both teams. For Air Force, they need to win tonight and next week at UNLV, plus Utah State losing out for the Military Academy to win the Mountain Division. For the Wolf Pack, they need to win out along with San Diego State losing twice and Fresno State to lose to San Jose State to win the Western Division. This is an eliminator game for the Mountain West Championship, for both programs.

Falcons are led by Haaziq Daniels in passing. While Fullback Brad Roberts leads Air Force in rushing. And Brandon Lewis leads the Colorado Springs Based Military Academy in receiving.


As for the Wolf Pack, they are led by Carson Strong in passing. While Toa Taua leads Nevada in rushing. Romeo Doubs leads the Reno University in receiving.

Statistically, Falcons move the ball at 407.0 YPG (96.7 through the air and 311.0 on the ground). Defensively, they yield 287.4 YPG (184.1 through the air and 103.3 on the ground).

For the Wolf Pack, they move the ball at 437.8 YPG (373.1 through the air and 64.1 on the ground). Defensively, they yield the ball at 383.7 YPG (245.4 through the air and 138.3 on the ground).

It is Air Force Falcons and Nevada Wolf Pack, coming up shortly.

j​Falcons are in their road white jerseys and pants and helmets with a silver lightning bolt. Wolfpack are in their home navy uniforms, silver helmets.

1st Quarter:
Nevada Wolf Pack Possession (From Right to Left):
15:00: Wieland kicks the ball to Wolf Pack End Zone, for a touchback. Ball on NEV 25. 1st & 10.
14:53: Bell runs he ball to NEV 28. 2nd & 7.
14:30: Taua runs the ball to NEV 24. 3rd & 11.
13:54: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 11.
13:48: Diaz punts the ball to Kinamon, who calls for a fair catch at AFA 34. 1st & 10.

Air Force Falcons Possession (From Left to Right):
13:42: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 41. 2nd & 3.
13:05: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 46. 1st & 10.
12:36: Roberts runs the ball to Midfield. 2nd & 6.
11:53: Kinamon runs the ball to NEV 43. 1st & 10.
11:21: PENALTY: False Start against Falcons. Ball on NEV 48. 1st & 15.
10:58: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 28. 1st & 10.
10:28: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Daniels lost the ball. Wolf Pack lost the ball. Ball on NEV 30. 1st & 10.

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession:
​10:21: Taua runs the ball to NEV 44. 1st & 10.
10:10: Strong gets sacked by NEV 34. 2nd & 20.
10:04: INJURY TIMEOUT: Strong is going to the sideline. AFA 0, NEV 0
9:53: Taua runs the ball to NEV 40. 3rd & 14.
9:18: Strong throws a completed pass to Turner, who is down at AFA 33. 1st & 10.
8:58: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who is down at AFA 18. 1st & 10.
8:30: Taua runs the ball to AFA 4. 1st & Goal.
8:05: Taua runs the ball to AFA 6. 2nd & Goal.
7:37: Taua runs the ball to AFA 7. 3rd & Goal.
7:30: INJURY TIMEOUT: AFA 0, NEV 0
7:03: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
6:57: FIELD GOAL: Talton kicks a 25-yard FG. AFA 0, NEV 3

Air Force Falcons Possession:
​6:59: Diaz kicks the ball to Falcons Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on AFA 25. 1st & 10.
6:53: Hughes runs the ball to AFA 30. 2nd & 5.
6:19: Kinamon runs the ball to AFA 34. 3rd & 1.
5:52: Michel runs the ball to AFA 39. 1st & 10.
5:52: INJURY TIMEOUT: AFA 0, NEV 3
5:23: Michel runs the ball to AFA 43. 2nd & 6.
4:47: Michel runs the ball to AFA 47. 3rd & 2.
4:05: Michel runs the ball to AFA 48. 4th & 1.
3:24: Daniels runs the ball to NEV 49. 1st & 10.
2:50: Hughes runs for a loss AFA 49. 2nd & 12.
2:12: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 37, where he goes ob. 1st & 10.
1:41: Lewis runs the ball to NEV 31. 2nd & 4.
1:01: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 25. 1st & 10.
:27: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 19. 2nd & 4.
:00: The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
AFA 0, NEV 3

Last Year, I Live-Blogged Air Force's 40-7 Victory Over Navy

2nd Quarter:
Air Force Falcons Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:56: Michel runs the ball to NEV 16. 3rd & 1.
14:14; Michel runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 1.
13:30: Daniels runs the ball for a 1st Down at NEV 15. 1st & 10.
13:16: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 11. 2nd & 6.
12:40: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 8. 3rd & 3.
11:57: Kinamon runs the ball and leaps to NEV 4. 1st & Goal.
11:25: TOUCHDOWN: Ben Jefferson scored on a 4-yard TD pass. Dapore kicks the PAT. AFA 7, NEV 3

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession (From Left to Right):
​11:18: Honaker kicks the ball to Bell, who moves the ball to NEV 28. 1st & 10.
11:13: Strong lost the ball and recovered by Wolf Pack. NEV 26. 2nd & 12.
10:25: Strong runs the ball ob at NEV 39. 1st & 10.
10:15: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who goes ob at NEV 44. 2nd & 5.
9:47: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, whog goes ob at AFA 43. 1st & 10.
9:31: Lee runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
9:07: PENALTY: False Start against Wolf Pack. Ball on AFA 48. 2nd & 15.
8:52: Strong throws a completed Doubs, who is down at AFA 29. 1st & 10.
8:31: Strong throws an incomplete pass. PENALTY: Intentional Grounding against Wolf Pack. Ball on AFA 39. 2nd & 20.
8:31: WOLF PACK TIMEOUT #1: AFA 7, NEV 3
8:22: INTERCEPTION: Strong throws an interception by Richter. Richter moves the ball to AFA 30. 1st & 10.

Air Force Falcons Possession:
​8:18: Michel runs the ball to AFA 41. 1st & 10.
7:54: Michel runs the ball to AFA 45. 2nd & 6.
7:11: Jefferson runs the ball for no gain. 3rd & 6.
6:36: Daniels throws his pass incomplete. 4th & 6.
6:26: Bay punts the ball to NEV 16, where the ball goes ob. 1st & 10.

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession:
​6:21: Taua runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
5:44: Strong gets sacked by Herrera at NEV 11. 3rd & 15.
5:04: Strong throws a completed pass to Lockhart, who is down at NEV 17. 4th & 9.
4:13: Diaz punts the ball t Kinamon, who moves the ball to AFA 39. 1st & 10.

Air Force Falcons Possession:
4:04: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 45. 2nd & 4.
3:32: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 8. 1st & Goal.
3:01: PENALTY: Personal Foul against Falcons. Ball on NEV 23. 1st & Goal.
2:44: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 15. 2nd & Goal.
2:44: WOLF PACK TIMEOUT #2: AFA 7, NEV 3
2:40: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 10. 3rd & Goal.
2:39: WOLF PACK FINAL TIMEOUT: AFA 7, NEV 3
2:34: TOUCHDOWN: DeAndre Hughes scored on a 10-yard TD run. Dapore kicks PAT. AFA 14, NEV 3

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession:
​2:29: Honaker kicks the ball to Bell, who goes ob. PENALTY: Holding against Wolf Pack. Ball on NEV 17. 1st & 10.
2:23: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, who goes ob at NEV 27. 1st & 10.
2:07: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
2:02: Strong gets sacked by Jordan Jackson at NEV 20. 3rd & 17.
1:29: Strong gets sacked by Samford at NEV 8. 4th & 29.
1:28: FALCONS TIMEOUT #2: AFA 14, NEV 3
1:20: Diaz punts the ball to AFA 40, where the ball goes ob. 1st & 10.

Air Force Falcons Possession:
1:12: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 46. 2nd & 4.
:52. Hughes runs thte ball to NEV 45. 1st & 10.
:36: Daniels throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:30: Daniels throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:24: Michel runs the ball to NEV 40. 4th & 5.
:09: FALCONS FINAL TIMEOUT: AFA 14, NEV 3
:02: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 33. 1st & 10.
:00: FIELD GOAL: Dapore kicks a 50-yard FG. AFA 17, NEV 3

Halftime:
AFA 17, NEV 3

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: Strong (NEV) 8/13, 100 yards, INT
Rushing: Hughes (AFA) 10 carries, 123 yards, TD
Receiving: Doubs (NEV) 3 receptions, 37 yards

Halftime Thoughts:
Falcons lost a fumble in the 1st Quarter. But have dominated the line of scrimmage ever since. For the Wolfpack, it doesn't look good for Carson Strong. And Nevada needs to throw the ball in the 2nd Half.

NCAA Top 25 Scores:

3rd Quarter:
Air Force Falcons Possession (From Left to Right):
15:00: Diaz kicks the ball to Falcons Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on AFA 25. 1st & 10.
14:55: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 29. 2nd & 6.
14:15: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 34. 3rd & 1.
13:42: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 37. 1st & 10.
13:16: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 45 2nd & 2.
12:41: Michel runs the ball to Midfield. 1st & 10.
12:09: Michel runs the ball to NEV 48. 2nd & 8.
11:35: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 45. 3rd & 5.
10:53: Daniels runs the ball to NEV 26. 1st & 10.
10:25: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 20. 2nd & 4.
9:47: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 19. 3rd & 3.
8:44: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 17. 4th & 1.
8:25: Kibnamon runs the ball short of the 1st Down. Turnover on Downs. Ball on NEV 17. 1st & 10.

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession (From Right to Left):
​8:20: Strong lost the ball. Taua recovers the ball to NEV 5 1st & 22.
8:00: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who is down at NEV 10. 3rd & 17.
7;22: Strong throws a completed pass to Stovall, who is down at NEV 35. 1st & 10.
7:04: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, who is down at AFA 15 1st & 10.
6:50: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who goes ob at AFA 12. 2nd & 7.
6:10: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 7.
6:04: TOUCHDOWN: Carson Strong throws a 12-yard TD pass to Cole Turner. Talton kicks PAT. AFA 17, NEV 10

Air Force Falcons Possession:
6:04: Diaz kicks the ball to ​Falcons Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on AFA 25. 1st & 10.
5:58: Hughes runs the ball to AFA 43. 1st & 10.
5:32: Michel runs the ball to AFA 45. 2nd & 7.
4:42: Daniels runs the ball to AFA 48. 3rd & 4.
4:05: Kinamon runs the ball to NEV 47. 1st & 10.
3:34: Michel runs the ball to NEV 44. 2nd & 7.
2:53: FALCONS TIMEOUT #1: AFA 17, NEV 10
2:46: Daniels throws a completed pass to Lewis, who is down at NEV 21. 1st & 10.
2:20: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 10. 1st & Goal.
1:55: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 9. 2nd & Goal.
1:20: TOUCHDOWN: DeAndre Hughes scored on a 9-yard TD Run. Dapore kicks PAT. AFA 24, NEV 10

Nevada Wolfpack Possession:
​1:15: Honaker kicks the ball to Bell, who moves the ball to NEV 13. 1st & 10.
1:08: Taua runs the ball to NEV 20. 2nd & 3.
:53: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 3.
:47: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who is down at NEV 22. 4th & 1.
:15: Taua runs the ball to NEV 24. 1st & 10.
:04: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who goes ob at NEV 41. 1st & 10.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
AFA 24, NEV 10

4th Quarter:
Nevada Wolf Pack Possession (From Left to Right):
14:56: Stovall runs the ball for a loss at NEV 34. 2nd & 17.
14:22: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 17.
14:17: Strong gets sacked by Herrera at NEV 27. 4th & 24.
13:35: Diaz punts the ball to Kinamon, who is down at AFA 23. 1st & 10.

Air Force Falcons Possession (From Right to Left):
​13:29: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 25. 2nd & 8.
12:53: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 30. 3rd & 3.
12:19: Hughes runs the ball to AFA 40. 1st & 10.
11:49: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 42. 2nd & 8.
11:08: Michel runs the ball to AFA 44. 3rd & 6.
10:36: Daniels throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 6.
10:23: Bay punts the ball to Doubs, who is down at NEV 23. 1st & 10.

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession:
​10:15: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who goes ob at NEV 31. 2nd & 2.
9:44: Strong draws a pass interference call. Ball on NEV 46. 1st & 10.
9:36: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
9:31: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
9:27: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 10.
9:23: Strong throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. Ball on NEV 46. 1st & 10.

Air Force Falcons Possession:
​9:17: Daniels runs the ball to NEV 41. 2nd & 5.
9:06: OFFICIAL REVIEW: Officials Reviewing the call on the field. Daniels down by contact. Call reversed. Wolf Pack Ball by Jordan Lee. Ball on NEV 41. 1st & 10.

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession:
8:56: TOUCHDOWN: Carson Strong throws a 59-yard TD pass to Romeo Doubs. Talton kicks PAT. AFA 24, NEV 17

Air Force Falcons Possession:
​8:56: Diaz kicks the ball to Falcons, for a touchback. Ball on AFA 25. 1st & 10.
8:50: Hughes runs the ball ob for no gain. 2nd & 10.
8:30: Kinamon runs the ball ob at AFA 28. PENALTY: Holding against Falcons. Ball on AFA 15. 2nd & 20.
8:24: Hughes runs the ball to AFA 19. 3rd & 16.
7:42: Lewis runs the ball to AFA 32. 4th & 3.
7:03: Bay punts the ball to NEV 33, where the ball is downed. 1st & 10.

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession:
6:59: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
6:54: Strong throws a completed pass to Turner, who is down at NEV 38. 3rd & 5.
6:32: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, who is down at NEV 45. 1st & 10.
6:17: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
6:10: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
6:03: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, for no gain. 4th & 10.
5:20: Strong draws a pass interference call. Ball on AFA 40. 1st & 10.
5:15: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
5:10: Strong throws a completed pass to Turner, who is down at AFA 33. 3rd & 3.
4:39: Strong throws a completed pass to Doubs, who moves the ball to AFA 20. 1st & 10.
4:03: Taua runs the ball to AFA 1. 1st & Goal.
3:53: Taua runs the ball to AFA 2. 2nd & Goal.
3:13: TOUCHDOWN: Carson Strong throws a 2-yard TD pass to Cole Turner. Talton kicks PAT. AFA 24, NEV 24

Air Force Falcons Possession:
​3:13: Diaz kicks the ball to Falcons, for a touchback. Ball on AFA 25. 1st & 10.
3:06: Hughes runs the ball to AFA 35. 1st & 10.
2:58: Hughes runs the ball to AFA 48. 1st & 10.
2:25: PENALTY: Illegal Formation against Falcons. Ball on AFA 43. 1st & 15.
2:20: Roberts runs the ball to AFA 47. 2nd & 11.
1:48: Larrier lost the ball, on the end around. Larrier recovers the ball at AFA 42. 3rd & 16.
1:45: WOLF PACK TIMEOUT #1: AFA 24, NEV 24
1:40: Hughes runs the ball ob at AFA 47. 4th & 11.
1:27: Bay punts the ball to NEV 2, where the ball is downed. Clutch Punt by Bay. 1st & 10.

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession:
1:23: Taua runs the ball to NEV 6. 2nd & 6.
:50: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, who moves the ball to NEV 16. 1st & 10.
:44: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:37: Strong gets sacked by Jordan Jackson. Ball on NEV 6. 3rd & 20.
:37: FALCONS TIMEOUT #2: AFA 24, NEV 24
:31: Taua runs the ball to NEV 15. 4th & 11.
:31: FALCONS FINAL TIMEOUT: AFA 24, NEV 24
:20: Diaz punts the ball to AFA 49, where the ball is downed. 1st & 10.

Air Force Falcons Possession:
:14: Hughes runs the ball to end of regulation.

End of Regulation:
AFA 24, NEV 24

Overtime:
​Air Force Falcons Possession (From Right to Left):
1st & 10: Daniels runs the ball to NEV 19.
2nd & 4: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 8.
1st & Goal: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 4.
2nd & Goal: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 2.
3rd & Goal: TOUCHDOWN: Dane Kinamon scored on a 2-yard TD run. Dapore kicks PAT. AFA 31, NEV 24

Nevada Wolf Pack Possession (Also From Right to Left):
1st & 10: Strong draws a pass interference call. Ball on AFA 10. 1st & Goal.
1st & Goal: Taua runs the ball to AFA 5. 2nd & Goal.
2nd & Goal: Strong throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
3rd & Goal: TOUCHDOWN: Toa Taua scored a 5-yard TD run. Talton kicks PAT. AFA 31, NEV 31

End of Overtime:
AFA 31, NEV 31

2nd Overtime:
​Nevada Wolf Pack Possession (From Left to Right):
1st & 10: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, who moves the ball to AFA 14.
1st & 10: PENALTY: False Start against Wolf Pack. Ball on AFA 19.
1st & 15: Strong throws a completed pass to Horton, who goes ob for no gain. 2nd & 15.
2nd & 15: TOUCHDOWN: Strong throws a 19-yard TD pass to Romeo Doubs. AFA 31, NEV 37
2-POINT ATT: Strong throws a completed pass to Cole Turner, for the 2-point conversion. AFA 31, NEV 39

Air Force Falcons Possession (From Left to Right):
1st & 10: Hughes runs the ball to NEV 24.
2nd & 9: Daniels runs the ball to NEV 4.
1st & Goal: Roberts runs the ball to NEV 1.
2nd & Goal: Roberts runs the ball for no gain.
3rd & Goal: TOUCHDOWN: Brad Roberts scored on a 1-yard TD run. AFA 37, NEV 39
2-POINT ATTEMPT: DeAndre Hughes scored on the 2-point conversion. AFA 39, NEV 39

End of 2nd Overtime:
AFA 39, NEV 39

3rd Overtime:
​Falcons 2-Point Attempt: Daniels scored on Air Force's 2-point conversion. AFA 41, NEV 39
Wolf Pack 2-Point Attempt: Strong throws an incomplete pass to end the game.

Final/3OT:
AFA 41, NEV 39
AFA: (8-3, 5-2 Mountain West)
NEV: (7-4, 4-3 Mountain West)

Nevada Wolf Pack is eliminated from Mountain West Western Division and Championship Game Contention.

Final Leaders:
Passing: Strong (NEV) 24/41, 321 yards, 3 TD, INT
Rushing: Hughes (NEV) 22 carries, 220 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: Doubs (NEV) 10 receptions, 140 yards, TD

Final Thoughts:
Falcons had dominated the game for the first 3 quarters. Wolf Pack comes back from 14 points down in the 4th Quarter to tie the game. They needed 3 overtimes to settle it. But in the end, Falcons outlast Wolf Pack, to stay alive for contention of both the Mountain West's Mountain Division and Conference Championship Game.

Air Force will head back to Colorado, to face UNLV on Friday. While Nevada will close their the regular season to face Colorado State, Next Saturday.

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on College Football'. Thanks for visiting this page.