AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — DJ Hammond III began the night on the sideline, resting a sore ankle. Things changed in a hurry.

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Trailing at halftime had been a problem for Air Force this season. The Falcons were 0-4 in such games.

But that all changed Friday night when Isaiah Sanders accounted for four touchdowns to lead Air Force to a 41-35 win over UNLV.

The Rebels held a 21-20 lead at halftime, but Air Force (3-4, 1-3 Mountain West) wasted no time in jumping on a UNLV defense that has allowed 150 points and 1,672 yards in its last three games.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Isaiah Sanders was battered and bruised in his first career start on Saturday night.

"Worth it," he said.

Third on the depth chart a week ago, Sanders ran for 196 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday night — including a go-ahead 10-yard score with 1:38 remaining — and Air Force beat Utah State 38-35.

Sanders had a school-record 44 carries and his final run of the night put the Falcons ahead on the fourth lead change of the final quarter.