Nov 16, 2012; Colorado Springs, CO, USA; Air Force Falcons quarterback Connor Dietz (11) runs the option play in the fourth quarter of the game against the Hawaii Warriors at Falcon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIRE
The Falcons (6-5, 5-2 Mountain West) are headed to a postseason game for the sixth straight season under coach Troy Calhoun. The team accepted a bid to the Armed Forces Bowl after the game.
Air Force didn't even attempt a pass all night, relying on a ground game that's ranked second in the country. The Falcons finished with 338 yards rushing.
Jeremy Higgins made his first start for Hawaii and directed a scoring drive to open the game. But the Warriors (1-9, 0-7) struggled after that as they lost for an eighth straight time, the second-longest skid in school history. Hawaii's record is 19 straight losses from 1997-99.
Getz had another big night, eclipsing the 100-yard mark for the sixth time this season. The diminutive back had a 5-yard TD run early in the third quarter to break a 7-7 tie.
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