{
  "id": 13616987,
  "title": "Air Force does not complete a pass, beats Northern Illinois in the Huskies’ first Mountain West game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/air-force-does-not-complete-a-pass-beats-northern-illinois-in-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T02:25:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/10/air-force-does-not-complete-a-pass-beats-northern-illinois-in-the-huskies-first-mountain-west-game"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a Mountain West Conference debut, Air Force emerged victorious over Northern Illinois with a final score of 28-7. Quarterbacks Evan Medders and Owen Allen contributed significantly to the Falcons' win, amassing over 200 rushing yards and scoring four touchdowns combined. Medders ran 16 times for 114 yards and scored twice, while Allen had 13 carries for 100 yards and also scored twice. Their first-half touchdowns gave Air Force a 14-7 halftime lead. In the third quarter, Allen scored a 33-yard run, followed by Medders breaking off a 41-yard touchdown. Allen also added 52 yards rushing on 11 carries, but the Falcons' passing game struggled with only one incomplete pass from quarterback Kemper Hodges. Northern Illinois' Taron Dickens completed 13-of-20 passes for 140 yards but threw one interception. Telly Johnson Jr. contributed with a 9-yard touchdown run and finished with 47 rushing yards.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Air Force defeats Northern Illinois 28-7 in Mountain West debut.",
    "Quarterbacks Medders and Allen combine for 4 touchdowns and 214 yards.",
    "Falcons' passing game struggles with only 1 incomplete pass."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Air Force's strong rushing game and effective quarterback play allowed them to take control early and secure a convincing win in Northern Illinois' first Mountain West game.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}