ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Brad Roberts rolled to 142 yards and scored twice as Air Force scored on its first four possessions to build a big early lead then coasted to a 38-10 win over New Mexico on Saturday.
The Falcons (4-1, 1-1 Mountain West) defense contributed four takeaways and four sacks.
Air Force limited the Lobos (2-3, 0-1) to 189 yards, 143 of those compiled in the second half after the Falcons had already increased their lead to 31-0 early in the third quarter.
DeAndre Hughes added 89 rushing yards for Air Force with a touchdown.
New Mexico quarterback Terry Wilson Jr. was 13-21 for 142 yards and a touchdown.
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