The 2022 Air Force Falcons football team represented the

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as a member of the Mountain Division in the

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(MW) during the

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. Led by 16th-year head coach

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, the Falcons compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for second in the MW's Mountain Division. Air Force was invited to the

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, where the Falcons defeated Baylor. The team played home games at

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Schedule

Rankings

Preseason

Departures

These players graduated at the conclusion of the 2021–22

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and as such left the team following the previous season.

NFL draft

One player from the team was selected in the

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prior to this season.

Game summaries

Northern Iowa

Colorado

At Wyoming

Nevada

Navy

At Utah State

At UNLV

Boise State

Vs. Army

New Mexico

Colorado State

At San Diego State

Vs. Baylor (Armed Forces Bowl)

Personnel

Coaching staf

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References

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Air Force Falcons football seasons Armed Forces Bowl champion seasons

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