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Air Force vs San Diego State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Air Force Falcons | 22 | Air Force leads |
 San Diego State Aztecs | 18 |
Meetings since 1980: 40. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Air Force has won the last 3 meetings.
22-18 Regular season
3-7 Last 10
28-23 Avg score
9 Longest San Diego State win run
Biggest Air Force win 49-7 in 1987, a 42-point margin.
Biggest Air Force loss 18-48 in 1990, a 30-point margin.
Every Air Force vs San Diego State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Air Force win | San Diego | 31-20 |
| 2023 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 49-10 |
| 2022 | Air Force win | San Diego | 13-3 |
| 2021 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 14-20 |
| 2018 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 17-21 |
| 2017 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 24-28 |
| 2015 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 24-27 |
| 2014 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 14-30 |
| 2013 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 20-27 |
| 2012 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 9-28 |
| 2011 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 27-41 |
| 2010 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 25-27 |
| 2009 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 26-14 |
| 2008 | Air Force win | San Diego | 35-10 |
| 2007 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 55-23 |
| 2006 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 12-19 |
| 2005 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 41-29 |
| 2004 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 31-37 |
| 2003 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 3-24 |
| 2002 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 34-38 |
| 2001 | Air Force win | San Diego | 45-21 |
| 2000 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 45-24 |
| 1999 | Air Force win | San Diego | 23-22 |
| 1997 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 24-18 |
| 1996 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 23-28 |
| 1994 | Air Force win | San Diego | 36-35 |
| 1993 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 31-38 |
| 1992 | Air Force win | San Diego | 20-17 |
| 1991 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 21-20 |
| 1990 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 18-48 |
| 1989 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 52-36 |
| 1988 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 36-39 |
| 1987 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 49-7 |
| 1986 | Air Force win | San Diego | 22-10 |
| 1985 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 31-10 |
| 1984 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 34-16 |
| 1983 | Air Force win | San Diego | 38-7 |
| 1982 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 44-32 |
| 1981 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 21-16 |
| 1980 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 10-13 |
Scores from the Air Force perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1980.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Air Force Falcons lead the series since 1980, 22-18. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Air Force and San Diego State meet.
How to watch Air Force vs San Diego State
When Air Force and San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego State: the essentials
Air Force Falcons vs San Diego State Aztecs is a non-conference matchup that sets the Mountain West against the Pac-12 (Group of 6). Air Force Falcons lead the series since 1980, 22-18. Across 40 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Air Force vs San Diego 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 San Diego State against the whole conference, see San Diego State vs the Mountain West.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Air Force and San Diego State?
Air Force Falcons lead the series since 1980, 22-18. The two programs have met 40 times on record.
How can I watch Air Force vs San Diego 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 San Diego State in the same conference?
No. Air Force plays in the Mountain West. San Diego State plays in the Pac-12 (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.