Air Force

By NOAH TRISTER (AP Sports Writer) ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said early in the week that quarterback Zac Larrier would be out “a while” — then his status apparently changed rather dramatically. “I went to practice on Wednesday and saw (No.) 9 bouncing around. I went over and asked if this was possible and was told yes,” Calhoun said. “On Thursday, we … [Read more...] about Zac Larrier throws a 94-yard touchdown and No. 22 Air Force shuts down Navy 17-6

Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we’re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season. (All times Pacific) 1. Air Force (6-0/4-0) Last week: 3 Result: beat Wyoming 34-27 Next up: at Navy (9 a.m. on … [Read more...] about Mountain West power ratings: Air Force takes the top spot as Boise State drops

What’s a football-loving Coloradan to do? A Denver Post reader recently left a voicemail for the staff taking issue with the front page of Sunday’s sports section. “CU losing,” the caller said, sounding fully fed up. “Broncos shouldn’t even be playing. … CU and the Broncos should  not even be covered until they manage to win a game.” A little stern, but I’ve received much … [Read more...] about Tired of watching the Broncos lose? You’ve got options in Colorado.

Air Force picked the wrong time to start turning the ball over. But the Falcons picked the right time to turn the Wyoming Cowboys back. Air Force made a critical defensive stop with its back against the wall and the score tied late in the fourth quarter, then John Lee Eldridge III broke free for a 58-yard touchdown run to send the Falcons to a dramatic 34-27 win over Wyoming on … [Read more...] about Air Force overcomes late turnovers, takes down Wyoming to remain unbeaten

Washington moved up to No. 5 on Sunday in The Associated Press college football poll, the Huskies’ best ranking in six years, after a thrilling victory against Oregon and unbeaten Air Force was ranked for the first time since 2019. The top four teams in the country were unchanged after No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Ohio State and No. 4 Florida State all won Saturday in … [Read more...] about AP college football poll, Week 8: Air Force ranked for 1st time since 2019