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Air Force vs Penn State
Who wins Air Force vs Penn State?
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Air Force Falcons | 0 | Penn State leads |
 Penn State Nittany Lions | 3 |
Meetings since 1962: 3. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Penn State has won the last 3 meetings.
0-3 Regular season
0-3 Last 3
10-18 Avg score
3 Longest Penn State win run
Biggest Air Force loss 6-20 in 1962, a 14-point margin.
Every Air Force vs Penn State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Penn State win | Colorado Springs | 9-19 |
| 1971 | Penn State win | University Park | 14-16 |
| 1962 | Penn State win | University Park | 6-20 |
Scores from the Air Force perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1962.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1962, 3-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Air Force and Penn State meet.
How to watch Air Force vs Penn State
When Air Force and Penn State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Air Force radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Air Force vs Penn State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Air Force this season
Follow Air Force in the title race on the Mountain West standings, and model the finish with the title race calculator. For the conference series that define the year, see the Mountain West rivalry pages, or browse every Mountain West matchup.
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Air Force vs Penn State: the essentials
Air Force Falcons vs Penn State Nittany Lions is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Big Ten (Power 4). Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1962, 3-0. Across 3 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Air Force vs Penn State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Air Force Falcons team hub, the Mountain West this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Penn State against the whole conference, see Penn State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Air Force and Penn State?
Penn State Nittany Lions lead the series since 1962, 3-0. The two programs have met 3 times on record.
How can I watch Air Force vs Penn State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Air Force and Penn State in the same conference?
No. Air Force plays in the Mountain West. Penn State plays in the Big Ten (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.