2025 Air Force Falcons football team

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2025 Air Force Falcons football
Air Force Falcons logo.svg
Conference Mountain West Conference
Record1–0 (0–0 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Mike Thiessen (16th season)
Offensive scheme Triple option
Defensive coordinator Brian Knorr (4th season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Falcon Stadium
Uniform
Air force falcons football unif.png
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
UNLV  0 0   2 0  
Air Force  0 0   1 0  
San Diego State  0 0   1 0  
Utah State  0 0   1 0  
Wyoming  0 0   1 0  
Fresno State  0 0   1 1  
Hawaii  0 0   1 1  
Boise State  0 0   0 1  
Colorado State  0 0   0 1  
Nevada  0 0   0 1  
New Mexico  0 0   0 1  
San Jose State  0 0   0 1  
Championship: December 5, 2025
As of September 3, 2025
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 Air Force Falcons football team represents the United States Air Force Academy during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season as a member of the Mountain West Conference. The team plays their home games at Falcon Stadium and are led by 19th-year head coach Troy Calhoun.

Contents

Preseason

Mountain West media poll

The Mountain West's preseason prediction poll was released on July 16, 2025. [1]

Mountain West media poll
Predicted finishTeamVotes (1st place)
1Boise State464 (35)
2UNLV415 (4)
3San Jose State359
4Colorado State326
5Fresno State301
6Air Force280
7Hawaii213
8San Diego State202
9Utah State165
10Wyoming150
11New Mexico84
12Nevada83

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 301:30 p.m. Bucknell * CBSSN W 49–1330,207
September 139:45 p.m.at Utah State FS1
September 205:00 p.m. Boise State
  • Falcon Stadium
  • USAF Academy, CO
CBSSN
September 27 Hawaii
  • Falcon Stadium
  • USAF Academy, CO (rivalry)
FOX/FS1/FS2
October 410:00 a.m.at Navy * CBS
October 111:30 p.m.at UNLV CBSSN
October 181:30 p.m. Wyoming
  • Falcon Stadium
  • USAF Academy, CO
CBSSN
November 110:00 a.m. Army *
  • Falcon Stadium
  • USAF Academy, CO (Commander-in-Chief's Trophy)
CBS
November 8at San Jose State FOX/FS1/FS2
November 1510:00 a.m.at UConn *CBSSN
November 225:00 p.m. New Mexico
  • Falcon Stadium
  • USAF Academy, CO
CBSSN
November 28at Colorado State FS1

[2]

Game summaries

Bucknell (FCS)

Bucknell Bison (FCS) (0–0) at Air Force Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bison (FCS)073313
Falcons141414749

at Falcon StadiumAir Force Academy, Colorado

Game information
First quarter
  • AFA – Quin Smith 40-yard pass from Josh Johnson (Jacob Medina kick), 6:22. Falcons 7–0. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:47.
  • AFA – Cade Harris 9-yard run (Jacob Medina kick), 2:28. Falcons 14–0. Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:25.
Second quarter
  • BUCK – Sam Milligan 12-yard pass from Ralph Rucker IV (Matt Schearer kick), 12:54. Falcons 14–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:34.
  • AFA – Dylan Carson 2-yard run (Jacob Medina kick), 7:14. Falcons 21–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:40.;
  • AFA – Cade Harris 62-yard pass from Josh Johnson (Jacob Medina kick), 4:41. Falcons 28–7. Drive: 1 play, 62 yards, 0:09.
Third quarter
  • AFA – Korey Johnson 0-yard fumble return (Jacob Medina kick), 13:04. Falcons 35–7.
  • AFA – Cade Harris 8-yard run (Jacob Medina kick), 11:34. Falcons 42–7. Drive: 1 play, 8 yards, 0:06.
  • BUCK – Matt Schearer 37-yard field goal, 5:49. Falcons 42–10. Drive: 12 plays, 55 yards, 5:45.
Fourth quarter
  • AFA – Maguire Martin 1-yard run (Reagan Tubbs kick), 6:24. Falcons 49–10. Drive: 17 plays, 75 yards, 14:25.
  • BUCK – Matt Schearer 39-yard field goal, 0:44. Falcons 49–13. Drive: 13 plays, 53 yards, 5:40.
StatisticsBUCKAFA
First downs1823
Total yards266429
Rushing yards97270
Passing yards169159
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–24–16–9–0
Time of possession28:2231:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BucknellPassingRalph Rucker IV10/18, 126 yards, TD, INT
RushingTariq Thomas18 rushes, 80 yards
ReceivingSam Milligan2 receptions, 41 yards, TD
Air ForcePassingJosh Johnson4/7, 112 yards, 2 TD
RushingCade Harris8 rushes, 66 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingCade Harris3 receptions, 83 yards, TD

at Utah State

Air Force Falcons (1–0) at Utah State Aggies (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons00000
Aggies00000

at Maverik StadiumLogan, UT

  • Date: September 13, 2025
  • Game time: 9:45 p.m. MDT
  • TV: FS1
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsAFAUSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Utah StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Boise State

Boise State Broncos (0–0) vs Air Force Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Broncos00000
Falcons00000

at Falcon Stadium • Air Force Academy, CO

  • Date: September 20, 2025
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m. MDT
  • TV: CBSSN
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsBSUAFA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boise StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Hawaii

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (0–0) vs Air Force Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Rainbow Warriors00000
Falcons00000

at Falcon Stadium • Air Force Academy, CO

  • Date: September 27, 2025
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsHAWAFA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
HawaiiPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Navy

Air Force Falcons (0–0) vs Navy Midshipmen (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons00000
Midshipmen00000

at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial StadiumAnnapolis, MD

  • Date: October 4, 2025
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsAFANAVY
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving
NavyPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at UNLV

Air Force Falcons (0–0) vs UNLV Rebels (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons00000
Rebels00000

at Allegiant StadiumParadise, NV

  • Date: October 11, 2025
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m. PDT
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsAFAUNLV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving
UNLVPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Wyoming

Wyoming Cowboys (0–0) vs Air Force Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cowboys00000
Falcons00000

at Falcon Stadium • Air Force Academy, CO

  • Date: October 18, 2025
  • Game time: 1:30 p.m. MDT
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsWYOAFA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WyomingPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Army

Army Black Knights (0–0) vs Air Force Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Black Knights00000
Falcons00000

at Falcon Stadium • Air Force Academy, CO

  • Date: November 1, 2025
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. MST
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsARMYAFA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ArmyPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at San Jose State

Air Force Falcons (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons00000
Spartans00000

at CEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CA

  • Date: November 8, 2025
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsAFASJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at UConn

Air Force Falcons (0–0) vs UConn Huskies (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons00000
Huskies00000

at Rentschler FieldEast Hartford, CT

  • Date: November 15, 2025
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsAFACONN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving
UConnPassing
Rushing
Receiving

New Mexico

New Mexico Lobos (0–0) vs Air Force Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Lobos00000
Falcons00000

at Falcon Stadium • Air Force Academy, CO

  • Date: November 22, 2025
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. MST
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUNMAFA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
New MexicoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Colorado State

Air Force Falcons (0–0) vs Colorado State Rams (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Falcons00000
Rams00000

at Canvas StadiumFort Collins, CO

  • Date: November 28, 2025
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsAFACSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Colorado StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Transfers

Outgoing

PlayerPositionDestination
Jaylen ArchibaldDB North Dakota State
Cole BairdDE Maine
Keshon SingletonWR Indiana State
David SantiagoLB Michigan State
Styles GoodmanLB Montana
Hiro CarrATH Morgan State
Tyler LawrenceOL New Mexico
Connor IronsTE San Diego State
Lincoln Tuioti-MarinerS Southern Utah
Luke FacconeP/K Eastern Washington
Caleb ChamberlainS Ohio
Trey WilliamsDBUnknown
Cody AholaTEUnknown
Aidan PlateSUnknown
Jacob DrackettQBUnknown
Jordan TriplettRBUnknown

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References

  1. "2025 Mountain West Football Preseason Poll & Players of the Year". July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
  2. "2025 Air Force Football Schedule". FBSchedules. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  3. "Air Force Football Transfer Portal". ON3.
  4. "Air Force Falcons 2025 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports.
  5. "2025 FBS-to-FCS Transfers". herosports.