Quarterback Bryson Daily rushed for 170 yards and two touchdowns as Army defeated No. 25 Air Force 23-3 and gave the Falcons their first loss of the season on Saturday afternoon.
Army never trailed and led by as much as 20-0 before Air Force kicker Matthew Dapore made a 30-yard field goal late in the second quarter.
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Both the Black Knights and Falcons were shut out in the second half, and despite the loss, Air Force outgained Army 259 yards to 253 including 133 yards to 80 in the second half.
Daily’s 170 yards on the ground are a career-high, and he finished 4-of-9 for 40 passing yards. His longest run of the game went for 62 yards on his first touchdown run of the game.
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Air Force quarterback Zac Larrier went 9-of-22 for 93 yards and two interceptions. Army defensive back Bo Nichols-Paul had both picks alongside five tackles.