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Washington State Football: 3 takeaways from Cheez-It Bowl loss to Air Force

By Dante Pryor

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Anthony Gordon #18 of the Washington State Cougars throws a pass during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl against the Air Force Falcons at Chase Field on December 27, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 27: Quarterback Anthony Gordon #18 of the Washington State Cougars throws a pass during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl against the Air Force Falcons at Chase Field on December 27, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 27: Head coach Troy Calhoun of the Air Force Falcons stands with his team in the tunnel before the Cheez-It Bowl against the Washington State Cougars at Chase Field on December 27, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 27: Head coach Troy Calhoun of the Air Force Falcons stands with his team in the tunnel before the Cheez-It Bowl against the Washington State Cougars at Chase Field on December 27, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

1. Washington State was limited

The Cougars new they had to take care of the football, and most importantly score touchdowns when they got the ball; they did not do that consistently tonight.

Despite Anthony Gordon having a good game, Washington State did not look in rhythm on offense. The Falcons, on the other hand, looked like they were in lock-step this evening especially blocking for the run game. The Cougars were hamstrung with the number of possessions they had, and were defended well by the Falcons.

Air Force is the ultimate boa constrictor. Head coach Timothy Calhoun had a well executed game play. They got a lead and just ran the ball. That’s why the Falcons were able to repel the come back efforts by Washington State were nullified. Air Force had the fresher defense in the second half. Their best defense this evening was limiting the offensive possessions of the Cougars.

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The Cougars were even more limited. by the fourth quarter, they wanted no part in tackling any of the Falcons’ runners.

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