Air Force Holds Off Louisville in First Responder Bowl 31–28

Air Force Holds Off Louisville in First Responder Bowl 31–28
Head coach Troy Calhoun of the Air Force Falcons celebrates with his team after they defeated the Louisville Cardinals 31-28 in the First Responders Bowl at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas on Dec. 28, 2021. Ron Jenkins/Getty Images
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The Air Force Academy (10-3) broke records as they changed strategy, and added an air attack, to hold off the Louisville Cardinals (6–7) in the First Responder Bowl in Dallas, 31–28, on Tuesday.

AFA quarterback Haaziq Daniels was involved in all four of the Falcons touchdowns, passing for a career-high 252 yards completing nine of 10 passes, and two passing touchdowns. He also ran for two touchdowns; carrying the ball 15 times for 29 yards, of the team total 170 yards.