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Air Force Falcons 2026 Preview

Air Force are 6-2 in 2026. They went 4-8 (3-5 in the Mountain West). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.

2025 record
4-8
Conference
Mountain West
Preseason rank
Unranked

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What changed for Air Force in 2026

By Kyle Kommes · co-host of Play Me or Fade Me · from his 2026 College Football Guide, as of July 23, 2026
  • New defensive coordinator in Steve Russ (UAB Defensive Coordinator)
  • Liam Szarka returns at QB after a sophomore season of 1,294 passing yards, 9 TDs, and 5 INTs, as well as leading the team with 922 rushing yards and 13 rushing TDs
  • Owen Allen returns at RB after a junior season of 750 rushing yards and 5 rushing TDs
  • Top three players in terms of receiving yards from last season are gone, with the top returner being Jonah Dawson (260 yards, 1 TD)
  • Returning two starting offensive lineman
  • 2025 PPG/YPG: 28.1 ppg (49th out of 136), 404.9 ypg (37th out of 136)
  • Returning eight starters on a defense that allowed 31.9 ppg (110th in CFB), including their leading tackler in LB Blake Fletcher (108 tackles)
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Air Force Falcons 2026 schedule

GameOpponentSiteResult
1DuquesneHomeW 34-0
2North Dakota StateHomeL 32-38
3NevadaAwayW 36-33
4NavyHomeW 14-9
5Northern IllinoisAwayW 28-7
6UNLVHomeW 41-31
7WyomingAwayL 14-28
8UConnHomeW 35-26
9ArmyAway—
10San Jose StateHome—
11UTEPHome—
12New MexicoAway—

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Air Force Falcons betting FAQ

What is the Air Force Falcons 2026 schedule?

Air Force Falcons play 12 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against Duquesne. The full schedule is listed on this page.

Are the Air Force Falcons ranked in the 2026 preseason?

Air Force is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.

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