Air Force Falcons Roster 2019 Falcons Roster

Head Coach: Troy Calhoun        2017 Salary: N/A        Offensive Coordinator: Mike Thissen               

Stadium: Falcon Stadium       Surface: Turf        City: Colorado Springs        State: Colorado

Air Force’s entire program took a step backwards last season. The Falcons won only five games and failed to become eligible for a bowl game. The Falcons had problems on both side of the ball that they need to rectify in order to return the program to prominence since the Falcons do not have the firepower to outscore teams in shootouts.

Many of Air Force’s issues can be traced to the regression of quarterback Arion Worthman. After a solid sophomore season, Worthman struggled last year. Although he is rarely needed to be a passer, Worthman still struggled throwing the ball, completing under 50 percent of his passes. His rushing totals suffered as well. There is not much more to the Falcons’ attack beyond running. If the Falcons need to pass, chances are that they are trailing.

It was on defense where the Falcons really struggled last season. Air Force was absolutely putrid against the run last year. The Falcons were repeatedly gashed for long runs as their undersized defensive front got knocked around on the line. Air Force returns some experience up front so it figures to improve somewhat against the run this season although it will have to adjust to a new defensive coordinator.

Air Force has not missed bowl games in back-to-back seasons in the Troy Calhoun era. Calhoun is a master of adjustments and usually is able to correct course after a bad season. The defense will be the key as the team looks to return to its seven win average.