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College football season is rapidly approaching as kickoff is less than two months away. The Air Force Academy Falcons finished a disheartening season at 5-7 overall.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / July 5

Air Force Falcons Land Two on AHCA Krampade All-American Scholar Roster

The Air Force Falcons are rightfully bragging on two of their rising stars, Holt Oliphant and Brendan Gibbons. The men's hockey players were selected to the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Krampade All-American Scholar roster recently.

Air Force Falcons News / Mountain West Connection / July 4

Air Force and the Transfer Portal

Discussing the Mountain West team that doesn’t benefit from the transfer portal. We aren’t even to fall camps yet, but 2025 has already generated plenty of polarizing storylines.

College Football News / College Football News / July 3

Air Force Offense Preview 2025: Will the Falcon Running Game Work Again?

The Falcons struggled from the start, and it took too long to get grinding. They struggled to move the ball against Merrimack in a 21-6 win, and they only hit 300 rushing yards once until the last four games, when the ground attack started to work.

College Football News / College Football News / July 3

Air Force Defense Preview 2025: Total Turnover on the Falcons D

To be nice about it, there’s just a wee bit of work to do on the defensive side, but it’ll be okay - it always is under this coaching staff. For all of the team’s issues, Air Force was No.

College Football News / College Football News / July 3

Air Force Football Preview 2025: Falcons Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players

Run, run, RUN Throwing out the abbreviated 2020 season, the 2024 team was the worst rushing team in the Troy Calhoun era. That’s 17 years of dominance - the 2020 team averaged close to six yards per carry - with last year the only full season the Falcons didn’t get to at least 3,000 rushing yards.

Troy Calhoun News / College Football News / July 3

Air Force Football Preview 2025: Can Troy Calhoun Bring the Falcons Back?

Sometimes it just doesn’t quite work. Like the other military academies, there’s a fine line between the system working and it all breaking down, but under head coach Troy Calhoun, it’s become a given that Air Force will be good enough to inflict its will on the way to ten wins.

Air Force Falcons News / SwimSwam / June 27

MPSF Adds Air Force, UNLV, Wyoming To Men’s Swimming & Diving Conference

By Keith Dunlap on SwimSwam After more than a decade competing in the Western Athletic Conference, the Air Force, UNLV and Wyoming men’s swimming & diving programs are headed back to a familiar place.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 27

Air Force Falcons' Texas Tanner Honored After Outstanding Outdoor Campaign

Texas Tanner is only a junior competing for the Air Force Academy Falcons track and field team and his list of accolades just keeps getting longer and longer.

Air Force Falcons News / Sneakers on SI / June 22

The Kobe x Nike Air Force 1 'Soft Yellow' Drops This Week

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's signature sneaker line with Nike has come roaring back over the past two years. Not only has Bryant's iconic basketball shoes returned, but the line has expanded into other sports and lifestyle sneakers.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 21

Two Air Force Football Players Make Publication’s All-MWC Preseason Team

Two Air Force Falcons football players were named to the all-Mountain West Conference preseason team by Lindy’s Sports magazine recently. Both were named to the second team — running back Dylan Carson and offensive lineman Coston Cooley.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 20

Nine Air Force Falcons Selected for Academic All-District At-Large

The Air Force Academy Falcons have nine students who have been named to Academic All-District teams per their release. The College Sports Communications honors the top student-athletes across the country who perform athletically and academically.

Kobe Bryant News / Sneakers on SI / June 17

Kobe Bryant's Pajamas Inspired the Nike Air Force 1 'Soft Yellow'

Before the start of the 1999-00 NBA season, Kobe Bryant broke his right hand during a pre-season game. Despite being sidelined for 15 games, it could not keep the Los Angeles Lakers legend off the court.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 16

Air Force Falcons Track Star Texas Tanner Claims Two All-America Honors

Texas Tanner has become the face of the Air Force Academy Track and Field team. The junior just returned from the NCAA Division I Outdoor Championships with two All-America selections.

Air Force Falcons News / SwimSwam / June 14

IM/Breaststroke Specialist Jake Nowoswiat Commits To Air Force For 2025

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 13

Texas Tanner Etches His Name in Air Force Track and Field History

The Air Force Academy Falcons track and field team has a star in the making as Texas Tanner, a junior, is making his mark in the Falcons’ history book.

Air Force Falcons News / TV Insider / June 12

‘The Price Is Right’: Air Force Veteran Wins Car After ‘Nailing’ Card Game

A game on The Price Is Right came down to the proper use of the Ace card. A retired veteran won a car after he picked the right amount during a card game.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 11

World University Games Await Decorated Air Force Falcons Gymnast

The Air Force Academy recently announced that Patrick Hoopes will be headed to Germany after spending four years dominating for their gymnastics program. The FISU World University Games start next month in Essen, Germany.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 8

Air Force Football Projected for Bounce-Back Season in Mountain West

It’s safe to say things didn’t go the way the Air Force Falcons football team had hoped last season. The Falcons went 5-7 last season and did it in a streaky fashion.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / June 4

Air Force Announces Impactful Changes to Men's Lacrosse Coaching Staff

The Air Force Academy announced two additions to the men's lacrosse staff earlier this week for the 2026 season — Scott Popelar and Thomas Muldoon. Last season the Falcons went 9-8 overall and outscored opponents, 207-193.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 31

Air Force Football to Play All Regular Season Games on Television in 2025

Led by two games on CBS, the Air Force Falcons football team will play all 12 of their games on television in 2025. The Falcons, along with the Mountain West Conference and television outlets, announced the television schedule earlier this week.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 29

Air Force Track and Field Finds Consistency and Talent in Star Athlete Texas Tanner

The Air Force Falcons qualified 17 athletes to the West Preliminary in College Station, Texas. While this is an incredibly impressive accomplishment as a whole, many eyes will be focused on junior Texas Tanner. Tanner leads the men’s side with qualifications in three events for the second straight year: shot put, discus throw, and hammer throw.

Air Force Falcons News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / May 27

Air Force Falcons Football’s Crowded Race to Replace Quentin Hayes

The Air Force Falcons need a new quarterback. That is abundantly clear. Quentin Hayes graduated after last season, during which he started six games and played in 10, going 4-2 as a starter.

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