Falcons down Mean Green, 34-21

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  • By John Van Winkle
  • Air Force Academy Public Affairs
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) --  Quarterback Chance Harridge had the best passing performance of his career during the Air Force Academy Falcon’s 34-21 win over the University of North Texas Mean Green on Sept. 13.

The Air Force offense dusted off their passing attack which riddled the North Texas defense for three touchdowns and 156 yards. Supplemented by a 271-yard performance from the nation’s No. 2 rushing attack among Division 1 schools and strong special teams efforts, the Falcons took the lead in the second quarter and held off the Mean Green attack for the win.

“(Harridge) had a good week throwing the football, a very focused week,” said Falcons head coach Fisher DeBerry. “I am very proud of him … and he showed the kind of leader, the kind of competitor that he is. He kept his focus and I think he got better this week as a quarterback.”

With the win, the Falcons advance to 3-0 and begin Mountain West Conference action Sept. 20 against the University of Wyoming.