Air Force Handles Byu For 1st Time In 12 Tries

Beau Morgan, overcoming heat exhaustion, ran for one touchdown and passed for one, helping Air Force romp over Brigham Young 38-12 on Saturday and end a 12-game losing streak to the Cougars.

The Air Force wishbone, which ranked No. 2 in the country in rushing last season, generated 523 yards, including 394 on the ground, compared to BYU’s 317 total yards.

An aggressive Air Force defense, meanwhile, spoiled the BYU debut of highly touted junior-college passer Steve Sarkisian, sacking him four times, intercepting two of his passes and forcing a fumble.

The usually reserved academy cadets stormed the field and tore down the goalposts at the finish. It was Air Force’s first win over BYU at Falcon Stadium in 10 tries and their first win since 1982 in the lopsided series, which BYU leads 16-2.

The victory extended Air Force’s Western Athletic Conference winning streak to seven games.

As the temperature soared into the upper 80s, Morgan left the game late in the first quarter when he became overheated and developed a rapid heartbeat. He had directed one touchdown drive.