Boise State
5-2 , 4-0
Air Force
5-3 , 2-3
Broncos Outlast Air Force, 19-14
10/22/2022 8:49:00 PM | Football
Noa makes game-winning pass deflection on fourth down
USAFA, Colo. - With its back against the wall, Boise State made the play when it mattered the most.
Holding onto a five-point lead, the Broncos (5-2, 4-0 MW) defense stopped Air Force on fourth down in the redzone thanks to a pass deflection from linebacker Ezekiel Noa to hold onto the 19-14 win, Saturday at Falcon Stadium.
Junior kicker Jonah Dalmas connected on four field goals and accounted for 13 of the Broncos' 19 points, as Boise State defeated Air Force (5-3, 2-3) to remain undefeated in conference play.
Top Broncos
- Junior kicker Jonah Dalmas connected on field goals from 42, 29, 51 and 39 yards to lead Boise State with 13 points on the evening.
- Redshirt freshman quarterback Taylen Green was 15-for-23 for a career-high 201 yards. He added a 15-yard run on third-and-11 on the final drive to give the Broncos the necessary first down to continue to run out the clock.
- Redshirt senior EDGE Demitri Washington recorded two sacks, bringing his career total to 12.
- Linebackers Ezekiel Noa and DJ Schramm, and defensive linemen George Tarlas and Scott Matlock led the Broncos with seven tackles.
Notables
- The Broncos did not allow the Falcons a first down during the first quarter, marking the first time Boise State did not give up a first-quarter first down since Oct. 24, 2014, against BYU.
- Junior kicker Jonah Dalmas has made 47 field goals in his career, moving up to third all-time in program history.
- Dalmas tied his career-long field goal, connecting on a 51-yard attempt in the second quarter.
- Redshirt freshman wide receiver Eric McAlister's 44-yard reception in the second quarter marked his first-career catch.
Up Next
Boise State welcomes Colorado State to The Blue, Saturday, Oct. 29. The Broncos and the Rams are set to kick at 5 p.m. on FS1.
Team Stats
BSU 7, AF 0
BSU - Jeanty,Ashton 1 yd run (Dalmas,Jonah kick), 13 plays, 63 yards, TOP 06:16
BSU 10, AF 0
BSU - Dalmas,Jonah 42 yd field goal 4 plays, 2 yards, TOP 01:11
BSU 13, AF 0
BSU - Dalmas,Jonah 29 yd field goal 7 plays, 57 yards, TOP 02:36
BSU 16, AF 0
BSU - Dalmas,Jonah 51 yd field goal 5 plays, 30 yards, TOP 01:30
BSU 16, AF 7
AF - Daniels,Haaziq 15 yd run (Dapore,Matthew kick), 7 plays, 75 yards, TOP 03:22
BSU 19, AF 7
BSU - Dalmas,Jonah 39 yd field goal 11 plays, 53 yards, TOP 04:29
BSU 19, AF 14
AF - Roberts,Brad 3 yd run (Dapore,Matthew kick), 11 plays, 82 yards, TOP 05:38
