Pre game analysis Game 1 @ the Air Force

[Pant8her]

Since there is little activity on PN, I thought that we could start the summer off by discussing the UNI games week by week.
Analysis of the game against the Air Force.

Air Force (AF) analysis: The AF comes off a very good 2021 season. They were 10-3, including a bowl win against U Louisville, with only one ranked FBS opponent (San Diego State on 10-23). All but five games AF won by double digits.

The 2022 season the AF comes into the 2022 season with high expectations. They will likely run the ball (providing they follow the 2021 season), with the occasional deep ball to catch their opponent off guard. The AF will try to keep their opponents off the field with the run, however their QB was not accurate hitting about 50% of his passes but can be a run threat.

The AF defense was tested, but the offense made the difference for them. The defense lost four key players and may not be as deep as they like.

What are your thoughts: discuss…


Go PANTHERS!

[sevelev711]

Little early for a pre-game analysis, ain't it?

[UNIdad]

Little early for a pre-game analysis, ain't it?

Never too early.

I don't know anything about Air Force as a team, but I would love to attend a game at their stadium. Colorado Springs is so cool. The stadium carved out of the mountain. The chapel. The flyover. Fighter jets lined up for take-off in front/behind your United flight. Such an awesome environment.

[kochrab]

Can't wait to actually be able to attend a football game in Colorado! Ever since my family moved out here, we've been itching to go to a game. We will be there! Although, I know nothing of value to add to the discussion of this game vs Air Force.

[BCPanther]

I wish Butcher and Brinkman had another year. That offense doesn't work great when the center is on his ass the entire day.

[UNIChippewa]

Does anyone know if the Alumni Association is going to have any organized events around the game? I live in NW Colorado and Colorado Springs is at the most a half day drive for me, so I definitely plan on going. The Association had some nice events organized around the game against Northern Colorado a number of years ago and also for the basketball game against Wyoming back in '16 that I went to.

[BCPanther]

Does anyone know if the Alumni Association is going to have any organized events around the game? I live in NW Colorado and Colorado Springs is at the most a half day drive for me, so I definitely plan on going. The Association had some nice events organized around the game against Northern Colorado a number of years ago and also for the basketball game against Wyoming back in '16 that I went to.

I'd be shocked if they didn't. There's a pretty active Alumni Club in Denver. Got an email a few days ago about UNI Day at a Rockies game in August.

[Pant8her]

Some stats I was able to dig up

SCORING			UNI			AIR FORCE
Total Points Per Game			25.8			30.8
Total Points			309			401
Total Touchdowns			36			52
1ST DOWNS			0
Total 1st downs			209			284
Rushing 1st downs			86			225
Passing 1st downs			108			47
1st downs by penalty			15			12
3rd down efficiency			53	165		88	195
3rd down %			32.12			45.13
4th down efficiency			5	18		32	41
4th down %			27.78			78.05
PASSING			0
Comp-Att			345	188		113	55
Net Passing Yards			2679			1,242
Yards Per Pass Attempt			7.8			11
Net Passing Yards Per Game			223.3			95.5
Passing Touchdowns			15			8
Interceptions			15			4
Sacks-Yards Lost			36	-231		11	-46
RUSHING			0
Rushing Attempts			433			836
Rushing Yards			1686			4,267
Yards Per Rush Attempt			3.9			5.1
Rushing Yards Per Game			140.5			328.2
Rushing Touchdowns			15			44
OFFENSE			0
Total Offensive Plays			778			960
Total Yards			4365			5,509
Yards Per Game			363.8			423.8
RETURNS			0
Kickoffs: Total			18	322		7	68
Average Kickoff Return Yards			17.9			9.7
Punt: Total			30	156		5	36
Average Punt Return Yards			5.2			7.2
INT: Total			14	163		8	53
Average Interception Yards			11.6			6.6
KICKING			0
Net Average Punt Yards			38.3			38.6
Punt: Total Yards			64	2454		40	1607
FG: Good-Attempts			20	23		11	16
Touchback Percentage			36			40
PENALTIES			0
Total-Yards			73	640		55	505
Avg. Per Game (YDS)			53			38
TIME OF POSSESSION			0
Possession Time Seconds			29:33:00			36:37:00
MISCELLANEOUS			0
Fumbles-Lost			10	8		20	6
Turnover Ratio			24			6

STOP THE RUN !!!

GO PANTHERS

[sevelev711]

1ST DOWNS

0

Yeah that feels about right.

[pantherclaw]

Anybody seen or heard anything? When does fall camp start?

[CatFan]

I have four tickets for this game we aren't able to use. If anyone is looking to make the trip hit me up.

[FOTY]

Its FINALLY game week. 5Dimes has us as 14 point dogs. What is everyone thinking?

Also, where is Panther Dad and his season long game? I always look forward to that…

[sevelev711]

14 point underdogs to a triple option team against our defense? Not a chance.

[BCPanther]

The entire key is how well our DTs blow up the middle. Boyd is going to have to be great. If Flater and Cuvelier stay clean, it's going to be hard for Air Force to consistently move the ball.

Corners can't fall asleep because they will try to throw over the top on occasion.

One other thing, they've only really played bad FCS teams over the last decade and they've got Colorado coming there for the first time in forever next week. Could catch them looking ahead just a bit.

[BrockLesnar]

So, who is the new play by play guy?