Air Force

FORT COLLINS — Air Force is famous for its relentless option offense. The Falcons slice, dice and pummel the opposition, eventually taking command. Such was the case Saturday night in their 30-13 victory over Colorado State at snowy Canvas Stadium. The Falcons, who jumped from 19th to 17th in the AP Top 25 poll released Sunday, lead the nation with an average of 300.4 yards … [Read more...] about Air Force Falcons fly to No. 17 ranking behind dominant defense

No. 19 Air Force (7-0, 4-0 Mountain West) vs. CSU Rams (3-4, 1-2) When/where: Saturday, 5 p.m. MT/Canvas Stadium TV/Radio: CBSSN/1600 AM, 104.3 HD2 BetMGM Line: Air Force -12, 49.5 over/under Weather: Chance of snow flurries and temperature around 29 degrees at kickoff. Five storylines The Falcons’ Mission: Air Force is cruising toward its fourth straight 10-win season (not … [Read more...] about CSU Rams vs. Air Force Falcons football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions

Georgia extended its streak of No. 1 rankings in The Associated Press college football poll to 19 straight weeks, the third best in the history of the rankings, and Alabama moved back into the top 10 on Sunday. The Bulldogs received 38 of 63 first-place votes, their second-lowest total of the season, after an off week but still bested No. 2 Michigan, 1,536 points to … [Read more...] about AP college football poll, Week 9: Air Force climbs after win over Navy, Georgia is No. 1 for 19th straight poll

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