A game that was considered to be one of the most challenging of the 2010 football season turned out to be a rout as TCU raced past Air Force 38-7. Air Force entered the game with the leading rushing attack in the nation but could only scrounge up a total of 231 total yards, compared to their average of 346 rushing yards per game.
It looked as if TCU would face a challenge as it surrendered its first touchdown in Mountain West Conference play on Air Force’s initial drive. The touchdown proved to be a false indication of how the game would turn out, as TCU scored 38 unanswered points. TCU running back Ed Wesley had a huge game with 209 yards on the ground and two touchdowns. Wesley was a key to TCU’s time of possession, which was perceived as one of the most important statistics coming into the game when facing a team with such a prolific rushing attack.
What was even more impressive was the Horned Frogs’ defensive performance. The Frogs held Air Force’s offense to only 184 yards on the ground and only thirteen first downs, compared to TCU’s 30. Despite a fast start from Air Force, the Horned Frog defense did not to lose its composure. Air Force’s initial drive was the first, and last, time it got to see the end zone.
By Charles Elrod
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