446

Air Force’s average rushing yards in 10 games against Football Championship Subdivision teams under coach Troy Calhoun. They haven’t rushed for fewer than 392 vs. an FCS team since 2007. The Falcons have won all 10 by an average margin of 37.4 points.

17

The number of turnovers Abilene Christian committed in 11 games last year, finishing plus-one in turnover margin. Air Force was minus-five in that all-important category, that is particularly important for teams trying to pull off an upset.

4

Times over the final eight games in 2015 that Abilene Christian gave up at least 40 points as they closed a 3-8 campaign by losing seven of eight. They gave up an average of 37 points in going 0-6 away from home last year.

1

Common opponent for Air Force and Abilene Christian last year: Fresno State. The Wildcats fell to the Bulldogs 34-13 (Abilene Christian scored a touchdown on the final play) in Fresno and were outgained by 195 yards. Air Force won 42-14 at Falcon Stadium and led by 275 in total yards.

4

Years Abilene Christian is into its transition from NCAA Division II to Division 1. They will not be eligible for the postseason in any sport until 2017-18, pending NCAA approval. Abilene Christian’s website calls Air Force the best opponent it has faced in its 95-year history.