Air Force Falcons

Air Force Falcons Falcons

9th in Mountain West
North Dakota St. beats Air Force 38-32, win first Mountain West Conference game North Dakota St. beats Air Force 38-32, win first Mountain West Conference game

— Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes and scored on a 17-yard run, and North Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 on Saturday night in the Bison's first Mountain West Conference game.

Air Force opens season with 431 rushing yards in 34-0 win over Duquesne Air Force opens season with 431 rushing yards in 34-0 win over Duquesne

— Quarterback Liam Szarka had two rushing touchdowns and 17 players combined for 431 rushing yards in Air Force’s 34-0 season-opening win over FCS-opponent Duquesne on Saturday.

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Group of 6 betting preview: How to bet Hawai'i, James Madison, Liberty and more Group of 6 betting preview: How to bet Hawai'i, James Madison, Liberty and more

Breaking down the best bets in the Group of 6 ahead of the 2026 season, including the top bets to make in the Mountain West and new-look Pac-12.

Ranking all 138 FBS teams in tiers: Who rises to the top? Ranking all 138 FBS teams in tiers: Who rises to the top?

Presenting a tiered ranking of all 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 season.

Bill Connelly's 2026 FBS college football conference previews Bill Connelly's 2026 FBS college football conference previews

From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.

Air Force AD Nathan Pine out after seven years in role Air Force AD Nathan Pine out after seven years in role

Nathan Pine is out as the athletic director at Air Force, with sources telling ESPN that Pine was pushed out at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind.

Sources: Air Force is pushing out athletic director Nathan Pine, at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind. His surprising dismissal will include Pine being paid out the remaining years on his contract.

Pine’s tenure at Air Force has been considered successful, as Air Force has consistently been the top academy in athletic performance during his tenure and the top Mountain West in the Director’s Cup four times. He’s been at Air Force since 2019. Sources: Air Force is pushing out athletic director Nathan Pine, at the urging of outgoing superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind. His surprising dismissal will include Pine being paid out the remaining years on his contract. Pine’s tenure at Air Force has been considered successful, as Air Force has consistently been the top academy in athletic performance during his tenure and the top Mountain West in the Director’s Cup four times. He’s been at Air Force since 2019.

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ESPN's college football staff spent the past few months determining the best player ever for every jersey number.

2026 Mountain West Conference college football preview and predictions 2026 Mountain West Conference college football preview and predictions

The conference turned over again, losing several teams to the new Pac-12. Does that open the door for new contenders?

2026 Team Stats

Passing Yards
99.0
236th
Rushing Yards
319.0
5th
Points For
33.0
Tied-61st
Points Against
19.0
Tied-63rd