Air Force Falcons

Air Force sits in the Mountain West hunt after a 4-1 start, riding a revived triple-option attack that produced 439 rushing yards against Northern...

The Air Force Falcons have lost just 2 fumbles across their first 5 games while posting a +1 turnover margin. In a run-heavy offense, this ball security stands out against Mountain West peers who average higher fumble losses.

Air Force Falcons have converted 15 of 16 extra-point attempts (94%) while averaging 47.9 yards per punt through five games.

Blake Fletcher earned midseason Lombardi Award watch list honors after leading the Falcons in tackles in all five games with double figures in four...

Lt. Col. Josh Clayton returns to his alma mater as an offensive graduate assistant, bringing command experience leading a 150-person intelligence...

Air Force Falcons defense recorded 232 total tackles (160 solo, 72 assists) across 5 games, with 13 TFL and 7.0 sacks. This places the unit at the low end of the listed teams for tackle volume and disruption metrics.

Air Force’s 439-yard rushing attack in the 28-7 win over Northern Illinois earned national validation through two player-of-the-week honors.

• Evan...

Evan Medders and Owen Allen each rushed for at least 100 yards and two touchdowns to lead Air Force to a 28-7 road victory over Northern Illinois.

Independent Mountain West coverage is directly examining whether Air Force can reach the conference championship game.

Air Force’s top-ranked rushing attack (297.3 ypg) has leaned less on fullbacks this season, who account for just 31.3% of ground yards at 4.02 ypc.

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The NCAA approved a single 10-day transfer portal window opening Jan. 4, ending the prior two-window system. This tight timeline overlaps the College Football Playoff and requires programs to accelerate roster and recruiting decisions.

Injuries at cornerback and quarterback are testing Air Force's depth ahead of Northern Illinois.

• Sophomore cornerbacks Ehimen Oyamendan and Jordan...

Junior quarterback Liam Szarka is out for the 2026 season with a lower-leg injury suffered against Navy.

• Szarka led the team and Mountain West in...

Air Force (3-1) travels to Northern Illinois (0-4) on Oct. 10 with a clear path: lean on its elite ground game and stout defense while containing its...

• Career-best output: Szarka rushed 33 times for 171 yards and passed for 92 in the 36-33 double-OT win over Nevada, earning his first Mountain West...

• Air Force (2-1) hosts Navy (1-2) on Oct. 3 at Falcon Stadium in the opening leg of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.
• Navy enters as defending CIC...

The bye week gives Air Force time to recover physically from North Dakota State's physical punishment and mentally reset after defensive lapses that...

Air Force travels to Nevada this week as one of four Mountain West teams in conference action. The preview highlights the conference's strong non-conference results so far but offers no further details on the Falcons' matchup.

North Dakota State sits alone atop the Mountain West rankings after a dominant 4-0 start, including a 31-10 win over Sacramento State.

• The Bison's...

Air Force's elite ground game and defense face a test on the road against Nevada, but passing woes and recent form raise questions.

• Rushing edge:...