The Rise of Air Force Football 

What will Air Force’s record be at the end of the year?

If academy base school get into the draft I would say allow them to be reserves so they can spend time focusing on both. As former national guard vet I would say it wouldn’t be so bad to have them go to PT or training once a month and have summer detail during off-season would make sense. Plus NFL could work with military member players on having them finish basic and IT education then be eligible to play as soon they get the core work done. Difficult part is loyalty to each one.

Yeah they're probably get past the top 15 in the AP poll but going to the playoff isn't going to happen

I love Air Force Football so much and I'm happy there doing so well

I hope Air Force can finish the season unbeaten. It would be great for all of the Service Academies, and a great story for college football. 👍

As a retired Air Force officer and Boise State fan, I’m conflicted. I want AFA to win all their games except one. That the service academies are competitive at all with so many hands tied behind their backs is amazing. I knew lots of AFA football team alums when on active duty. All cadets must meet military weight standards at graduation. Seniors have just a few months after their bowl game to make weight - it’s tough, and the faculty/staff help them a lot to make sure they do it safely, but still. IMO, if a player gets drafted, let him go USAFR. As long as the Air Force has bands and protocol officers, the 1 or 2 cadets who get drafted are not negatively impacting readiness and can help with recruiting - both football players and Air Force enlistees. Playoffs? Maybe when the 12-team format starts…

You should do a video on the reinvigoration of Georgia Southern football - it’s extensive winning history, move to the FBS, recent struggles, and Clay Helton’s rebirth.

I always enjoy watching AF. Thanks for the video.

i had a classmate who is know attending the air force academy and he worked his ass off to get in, i can’t imagine playing football at a high level while putting in that other effort off the field

Real chance they make it next year as the G5 invitee if they win the MWC

You failed to mention Dee Dowis, a Heisman finalist in 1990 and Chad Hennings, an Outland Trophy winner who went on to play in the NFL.

As long as every other team has 3 losses or more, AF can make the playoffs. The committee is all bought.

The Congressional decision to reinstate the 2 year service requirement (waiting period) is a just a shame… and proof of how myopic Congress can be. 🤦‍♂️

football fans make a big deal out of flying the flag, respecting the anthem, and supporting the troops go ahead and keep an undefeated service academy out of the playoff, i dare you

Forcing them to go directly into service if they are drafted into the NFL is stupid.

I'm an AF brat (my dad served 20 years as an air traffic controller), so I LOVE AF and am so glad they are doing well. BUT, they have no chance of getting into the playoff this year. Hopefully they can make a really good bowl game. Go Falcons!

Grew up a big Army fan as my uncle was a coach there throughout my childhood. That being said no matter how many times Air Force wins the commander in chief they will always be little brother to army and navy as a program. Some of the cleanest uniforms in all of cfb though, the bolts are so tough.

Air Force has been good for like a decade but people are just now noticing

Smurf Turf on Black Friday will be their toughest test. Air Force rises up to tough tests on the road. They smacked up CSU @ CSU while BSU only escaped with a 1pt victory there. That said, BSU just smacked up Wyoming on the Smurf Turf & AF only beat them by a TD. It’s going to be a battle in the trenches between the #2 ranked Rush Defense (AF) & the #6 Ranked Rush offense (BSU). I’ll take AF & the points

It’s unfortunate that this team doesn’t get a shot in the regular season against high end power 5 teams. Every power 5 team they’ve played in bowls (which have been mid) under Calhoun, they have absolutely dog walked. They’re usually a consistent 9+ win team with a top end defense, top end rushing attack, efficient in passing, and lead in time of possession. Sure they’ll never blow out opponents but that’s the game they like to play. Chew clock, wear out the opposing defense, and force turnovers on opposing offenses.

I really doubt Air Force will make the CFP. Thank the committee…

airforce would get demolished by top tier teams

The only one I’m concerned about is BSU. We’ve always struggled against them.

Got em rank12th right now with all November to come myself is,all can say

But if they go 14-0 with a new year 6 win, and do what UCF did and have a small poll say #1 and claim a natty. Still even that is an awesome year that most teams would dream of.

Air force is tough but plays weak comp. If they go against say LSU or ole miss they wouldn't stand a chance

Yeah they still have to go to Boise state in week 12….

They lost to army 23-3…

Air Force is now #17

Coach Calhoun I do not think has ever won less than 7 games, most years he wins about 9. Calhoun was the Freshman back up QB in 1985 when they lost only one game and ranked #4. I am biased I have known Troy Calhoun since we were 14.

Its to early to tell but they dont have a strong schedule

How do you get Dooberry from DeBerry?

They’re good, but that’s a stretch. If it’s an academic bowl, sure.

They cannot make the playoffs but i hope. they have a great season

If they go undefeated they will finish top 10

Don't think they'd go to the playoffs, but I would love to see them in an NY6.

Army winning the natty

If they spank Hawaii, Army and Boise would they let them in playoff? They let Cincinnati, I realize they beat Notre Dame but dag!

If Air force made the playoffs they would get beaten worst than TCU you did.

Strong team but Soft scheduling.

DeBerry. Pronounced duh-behr’-ee. Not Dewberry.

Absolutely no way that Air Force makes the CFP. I would be personally pissed if they got in over a 1 loss SEC team or even a big 10 team

I'm sorry, Air Force is decent, but they play BUMS, they are nowhere near playoff contenders, they are honestly lucky to be ranked.

Even if they win out, they won’t make the playoffs. Max they will finish top 10-8

your spoke a minute too soon.. you flamed out over the pacific... probably will also against BSU..

They need everyone in the country to lose at least twice, and they need to go unbeaten and preferable blow teams out.

OHIO ST would cook these foos up😂

No

Any other ranked team would humble them. AP Shouldn't be ranking teams with such weak schedules.

I think Ohio State, Georgia, Florida State, and Washington will Make it, as Michigan and Texas as the first 2 out

😂😂😂😂😂😂

They play absolutely nobody teams💀💀💀💀

Let me know when they play an actual football program. 8-0 against the worst programs in the country. Stop selling garbage.

I WISH AIR FORCE BAD LUCK FOR THE NEXT FIVE GAMES!!!!!!! THEY ARE CHEATING THEIR WAY JUST TO BE UNDEFEATED, THEY SPIED ON OTHER TEAMS PLAYBOOKS AND THEY PLAY TOO ROUGH!!!!!!