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San Jose State will be in front of their home fans on Friday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-field advantage. They will take on the the Air Force Falcons at 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday. San Jose State will really need to gear up for this challenge, as the Air Force will be their toughest challenge yet.
San Jose State was first on the board last Saturday, but they had to settle for second at the end of their matchup against Toledo. San Jose State fell to Toledo 21-17.
The Spartans weren't very productive on the ground and finished the game with only 40 rushing yards. They were smoked by their opponents in that department as Toledo rushed for 229.
Meanwhile, the Air Force extended their game-winning streak to eight on Friday. They strolled past Utah State with points to spare, taking the game 39-21. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for 16 points.
Among those leading the charge was FB Emmanuel Michel, who rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns. RB Owen Burk and his 110 yards on the ground were another key factor in the Air Force's victory.
San Jose State's status as the underdog is well-deserved: they've lost three of their last four contests. Admittedly, the team was facing some tough opposition over that stretch, as in included the 2-0 Trojans (San Jose State's opponents had an average overall winning percentage of 79.2% over those games). Meanwhile, the Air Force's win on Friday bumped their record up to 3-0.
