2023 Air Force Falcons Football Preview
2022 Record: 10-2 overall, 5-3 in M-West
Head Coach: Troy Calhoun, 17th year, 121-78
The Air Force Falcons are coming off a 9-4 season in 2022, their second straight winning season. They were one of the most dominant rushing teams in the country, averaging 327.1 yards per game, which was good for first in the nation. They also had a strong defense, which allowed just 254.4 yards per game, which was good for 10th in the nation.
Key Players
- Jensen Jones: The senior quarterback is the leading returning rusher for the Falcons, with 577 yards and six touchdowns in 2022. He will be looking to take over the starting job full-time after splitting time with Haaziq Daniels last season.
- John Lee Eldridge III: The junior running back is the other key returning rusher for the Falcons. He rushed for 535 yards and three touchdowns in 2022. He will be looking to build on that success in 2023.
- Trey Taylor: The senior linebacker is the leading returning tackler for the Falcons. He had 105 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks in 2022. He will be looking to lead the Falcons' defense in 2023.
Team Statistics
- Rushing yards per game: 327.1 (1st in NCAA)
- Passing yards per game: 190.0 (113th in NCAA)
- Total yards per game: 517.1 (40th in NCAA)
- Points scored per game: 31.4 (46th in NCAA)
- Points allowed per game: 254.4 (10th in NCAA)
Predictions
The Falcons are expected to be one of the top teams in the Mountain West Conference in 2023. They have a strong rushing attack and a good defense, which should be enough to lead them to another winning season. They could even challenge for the Mountain West title.
Overall Outlook
The Air Force Falcons are poised for another successful season in 2023. They have a talented roster with a good mix of experience and youth. They should be a contender for the Mountain West title and a bowl game.
2023 Schedule
- Sept 2 Robert Morris
- Sept 9 at Sam Houston
- Sept 16 Utah State
- Sept 23 at San Jose State
- Sept 30 San Diego State
- Oct 7 OPEN DATE
- Oct 14 Wyoming
- Oct 21 Navy (in Denver)
- Oct 28 at Colorado State
- Nov 4 Army (in Denver)
- Nov 11 at Hawaii
- Nov 18 UNLV
- Nov 25 at Boise State