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Boise State Faces Air Force in Mountain West Showdown

9/21/2025

Summary

Story summary

Boise State (1-1) will play Air Force (1-1) in their Mountain West opener on September 20 at Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, starting at 5 p.m. MT on CBS Sports Network.
Boise State seeks to recover from a 34-7 loss to South Florida, following a 51-14 victory over Eastern Washington.
Air Force lost to Utah State 49-30 after a win against Bucknell (49-13).
Boise State leads the series 8-4 and has not lost at Falcon Stadium since 2016.
Coach Spencer Danielson highlights teamwork and preparation for altitude challenges, with Boise State favored by 10.5 points.

History

Historical Context

Boise State's football rivalry with Air Force began in 1977, with Boise State winning 17 of 26 matchups by 2023. The 2016 victory at Falcon Stadium (27-20) marked a turning point, solidifying Boise State's dominance in the Mountain West Conference, where they have claimed multiple championships and consistently performed well, including winning 8 of their last 12 encounters against Air Force.

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Story summary

Boise State (1-1) will play Air Force (1-1) in their Mountain West opener on September 20 at Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, starting at 5 p.m. MT on CBS Sports Network.
Boise State seeks to recover from a 34-7 loss to South Florida, following a 51-14 victory over Eastern Washington.
Air Force lost to Utah State 49-30 after a win against Bucknell (49-13).
Boise State leads the series 8-4 and has not lost at Falcon Stadium since 2016.
Coach Spencer Danielson highlights teamwork and preparation for altitude challenges, with Boise State favored by 10.5 points.

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