This win earned 5.48 ranking points because Boise State defeated Air Force by a solid 12-point margin (49-37), demonstrating clear superiority while avoiding both a close game that might suggest weakness and an excessive blowout that could indicate mismatched competition. The point total reflects a quality road victory against a respectable opponent, with the margin being substantial enough to show Boise State's strength but not so large as to diminish the competitive value of