Air Force had to attempt an onside kick since they were down two points with 2:23 left in the game. The Falcons did not recover the onside kick, and with San Diego State going to run the clock by running the ball Ronnie Hillman broke free and scored on a 44 yard touchdown run to give the Aztecs their first win over a ranked team since 1996 when they beat a top 20 Wyoming team.

Hillman ends the night with 191 yards and two touchdowns.