Air Force edges No. 24 James Madison, 31–21

It was unranked Air Force taking down the No. 24 team in the AP poll.

It was the 18th-biggest of 20 upsets in 2023 Bowl season, and the 176th-biggest of the 2023 season. It was Air Force's only upset win of 2023.

Other upsets in 2023 Bowl season

1. Boston College 23, No. 17 SMU 14

   13.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 17Recap
   Upset size18
2. Memphis 36, Iowa State 26

   10.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size10.5
3. USC 42, No. 16 Louisville 28

   4.5-point underdogUnranked beat No. 16Recap
   Upset size9.5
4. Coastal Carolina 24, San José State 14

   8.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size8.5
5. Duke 17, Troy 10

   6.5-point underdogRecap
   Upset size6.5

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