College football bowl season has arrived as teams across the country are preparing to face their opponents with the hope of ending the year on a high note. The 2022 Armed Forces Bowl will pit the Baylor Bears (6-6) against the Air Force Falcons (9-3) in what will surely be an exhilarating game.
Here's everything you need to know about the Armed Forces Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 22.
Where is Armed Forces Bowl 2022?
The 2022 edition of the Armed Forces Bowl will take place at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX. Amon G. Carter Stadium serves as the home of the TCU Horned Frogs NCAA football team. The stadium opened in 1930, seats 47,000 and is hosting for the 18th time.
When is Baylor vs Air Force Armed Forces Bowl?
The Armed Forces Bowl is scheduled during college football's bowl season. The game will be played on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET and airs live on ESPN.
Armed Forces Bowl Baylor vs Air Force Prediction and Odds 2022
Baylor might be the favorite at the Armed Forces Bowl, but Air Force shouldn't be overlooked. The Falcons have been one of the better teams on both sides of the ball. On one hand, they average the most rushing yards in the nation (312.9) and are more than capable of making big plays through the air. On the other, their defense allows the fewest total yards ( 256.4) and third-fewest points (13.3).
It's just hard to like much of Baylor has done lately, regardless of how tough its opponents have been. I don't expect the Bears' frontline to stop the Falcons' run attack either, especially after the former has averaged 169.0 rushing yards against in their last three games, having just surrendered 208 to Texas.
Air Force's versatile attack should get the leade here before the run game locks things down until the final whistle.
Moneyline:'BAY: (-200) | AFA: (+162)
Spread:'BAY: -4.5 (-110) | AFA: +4.5 (-110)
Total:'47.5 -'Over: (-110) | Under: ( -110)
Final Score Prediction:'Air Force: 33 | Baylor: 20
Baylor vs Air Force History
Baylor and Air Force have met head-to-head on the football field three times and each matchup ended in a victory for the Bears. That includes a 38-7 win during the most recent meeting in 1977.