Colorado Springs
Air Force
RECORD
3-1
CONFERENCE
Mountain West
PF / PA
116/80
Last 15 games
6-9 in the last 15 · 28.3 scored · 28.7 allowed LOST 30-49 scored 30 · allowed 49 See game LOST 37-49 scored 37 · allowed 49 See game LOST 35-44 scored 35 · allowed 44 See game LOST 31-34 scored 31 · allowed 34 See game LOST 48-51 scored 48 · allowed 51 See game WON 24-21 scored 24 · allowed 21 See game LOST 17-20 scored 17 · allowed 20 See game WON 26-16 scored 26 · allowed 16 See game LOST 16-26 scored 16 · allowed 26 See game LOST 3-20 scored 3 · allowed 20 See game WON 42-21 scored 42 · allowed 21 See game WON 34-0 scored 34 · allowed 0 See game LOST 32-38 scored 32 · allowed 38 See game WON 36-33 scored 36 · allowed 33 See game WON 14-9 scored 14 · allowed 9 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
439-357-12
.551 since 1956
Best season
12-1
1998
10-win seasons
10
Latest 2022
Winning seasons
40
of 70 completed
Next games
Air Force vs 
Northern Illinois
vs Northern Illinois UNLV 
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vs Air Force Air Force vs 
Wyoming
vs Wyoming UConn 
vs Air Force
vs Air Force Air Force vs 
Army
vs Army San José State 
vs Air Force
vs Air Force Roster
4Kemper HodgesQB5Evan MeddersQB7Cade SpradlingQB9Liam SzarkaQB11Josh JohnsonQB13Maguire MartinQB Head coach
Head coachTroy Calhoun Head coach since2007
Record at Air Force142-98
Seasons20
Bowl trips13
Season stats
Points per game29.0 3rd
Points allowed20.0 3rd
Total yards per game390.3 2nd
Yards per play5.2 6th
Rush yards per game297.3 1st
Season
Unit
Offense
57 playersDefense
54 playersSpecial teams
9 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Jacob Medina | PK |
| 90 | Carter Cremascoli | PK |
| 91 | Rip Perez | P |
| 94 | Will Duncan | P |
| 98 | Rocco D'Angelo | P |
| 46 | Jake Helms | LS |
| Mikey Inweh | ||
| Howard Fisher IV | ||
| Jaxon Paulsrud |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-09-26 FINAL W
Air Force 36 : 33
Nevada
36 : 33 Nevada 2026-09-12 FINAL L
North Dakota State 
38 : 32 Air Force
38 : 32 Air Force 2026-09-05 FINAL W
Duquesne 
0 : 34 Air Force
0 : 34 Air Force 
2025-11-22 FINAL L
New Mexico 
20 : 3 Air Force
20 : 3 Air Force 2025-11-08 FINAL W
Air Force 26 : 16 San José State
26 : 16 San José State 2025-10-18 FINAL W
Wyoming 21 : 24 Air Force
21 : 24 Air Force The latest 12 games. Every season: Air Force record by year.
Upcoming
OCT 10 UPCOMING
Air Force vs Northern Illinois
Game page vs Northern Illinois OCT 23 UPCOMING
Air Force vs Wyoming
Game page vs Wyoming NOV 14 UPCOMING
San José State vs Air Force
Game page vs Air Force NOV 20 UPCOMING
UTEP 
vs Air Force
Game page vs Air Force NOV 28 UPCOMING
Air Force vs New Mexico
Game page vs New Mexico Points per game
29.0
3rd in the Mountain West
Points allowed
20.0
3rd in the Mountain West
Total yards per game
390.3
2nd in the Mountain West
Yards per play
5.2
6th in the Mountain West
Rush yards per game
297.3
1st in the Mountain West
Pass yards per game
93.0
10th in the Mountain West
First downs per game
22.5
1st in the Mountain West
Third-down rate
49.2%
1st in the Mountain West
Turnover margin
0
3rd in the Mountain West
Takeaways
4
7th in the Mountain West
Sacks
6
9th in the Mountain West
Sacks allowed
2
1st in the Mountain West
Penalty yards per game
53.8
6th in the Mountain West
Time of possession
35:58
1st in the Mountain West
Season by season
Record
3-1
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
29.0 / 20.0
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3-1 | 29.0 | 20.0 | In progress |
| 2025 | 4-8 | 29.8 | 30.3 | No bowl |
| 2024 | 5-7 | 18.9 | 23.3 | No bowl |
| 2023 | 9-4 | 27.8 | 18.2 | Won Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl |
| 2022 | 10-3 | 27.8 | 13.4 | Won Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl |
| 2021 | 10-3 | 31.0 | 19.8 | Won SERVPRO First Responder Bowl |
| 2020 | 3-3 | 24.3 | 15.0 | No bowl |
| 2019 | 11-2 | 34.1 | 19.8 | Won CHEEZ-IT BOWL |
| 2018 | 5-7 | 30.2 | 25.8 | No bowl |
| 2017 | 5-7 | 31.4 | 32.4 | No bowl |
| 2016 | 10-3 | 35.2 | 26.2 | Won Bowl game |
| 2015 | 8-6 | 33.8 | 25.5 | Lost LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES BOWL |
| 2014 | 10-3 | 31.5 | 24.2 | Won FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL |
| 2013 | 2-10 | 24.7 | 40.0 | No bowl |
| 2012 | 6-7 | 27.4 | 29.0 | Lost BELL HELICOPTER ARMED FORCES BOWL |
| 2011 | 7-6 | 34.9 | 28.4 | Lost MILITARY BOWL - PRESENTED BY NORTHROP GRUMMAN |
| 2010 | 9-4 | 30.8 | 21.1 | Won AdvoCare V100 INDEPENDENCE BOWL |
| 2009 | 8-5 | 29.7 | 15.7 | Won Bowl game |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Air Force's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Szarka | QB | 42.7% | 81.6% | 36.1% | 53.0% |
| Owen Allen | RB | 14.3% | 0.0% | 17.7% | 7.6% |
| Rocco Conti | RB | 11.7% | 8.2% | 12.9% | 16.7% |
| Evan Medders | QB | 10.9% | 19.4% | 9.4% | 12.8% |
| Kemper Hodges | QB | 7.5% | 2.0% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| Gage LaDue | FB | 6.3% | 0.0% | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Matt Long | WR | 5.6% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| Jonah Dawson | WR | 3.5% | 17.2% | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Adam Hrynciw | WR | 2.6% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| Luke Rauh | FB | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Omari Elias | FB | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Simon Kibbee | TE | 2.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Sylas Maiava-Alaimalo | WR | 2.3% | 10.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mason Hayes | WR | 2.0% | 8.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Grant Wayne | WR | 1.3% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Owen Chambers | WR | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Jalen Rashad Turner | RB | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Mason Lowe | WR | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 6.7% |
| Price Davis | FB | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Oswaldo Morales | RB | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Astin Hange | WR | 1.2% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
6.7
FBS average
6.4
Played
8.3
Remaining
5.9
2026 weekly schedule
H · 1 H · 2 BYEWk 3
A · 4 
H · 5 A · 6 H · 7 A · 8 H · 9 A · 10 H · 11 H · 12 A · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Air Force 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duquesne | vs | 7 | Played |
| 2 | North Dakota State | vs | 12 | Played |
| 4 | Nevada | @ | 3 | Played |
| 5 | Navy | vs | 11 | Played |
| 6 | Northern Illinois | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
| 7 | UNLV | vs | 10 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Wyoming | @ | 4 | Upcoming |
| 9 | UConn | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Army | @ | 7 | Upcoming |
| 11 | San José State | vs | 3 | Upcoming |
| 12 | UTEP | vs | 2 | Upcoming |
| 13 | New Mexico | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Air Force in?
Air Force plays in the Mountain West.
Has Air Force ever won a national championship?
No. Air Force has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Air Force head coach in 2026?
Troy Calhoun is the Air Force head coach for the 2026 season.