10/6/2026 4:05:00 PM | Football
Air Force football head coach Troy Calhoun, along with senior offensive lineman Luke Vonderhaar and junior defensive tackle Jaylen Reese talked with the media Tuesday to discuss the NIU game.
Air Force and NIU are playing for the first time. This week is the first-ever Mountain West game for the Huskies, who officially joined the Mountain West on July I. 2026.
NIU has won 121 games since 2010, most in the current MW. The Huskies have had 19 seasons over .500 during that time, second best in the conference. NIU has been to 14 bowl games since 2010, most in the MW. Air Force is second with 13. NIU is averaging 300.3 yards of total offense per game, including 79.3 rushing and 221.0 passing. The Huskies lead the MW in completion percentage with a .669 mark. They are second in fewest penalty yards per game with 49.0.
Quarterback Taron Dickens leads the MW and ranks 22nd nationally in completion percentage at .700, hitting 84-120 passes for 837 yards with three touchdowns. Telly Johnson Jr. leads the team in rushing with 253 yards and two touchdowns. The defense is led by Kyon Conyers, who has 27 tackles. Jack Murray has added 26 and Jashawn Nelson 25 with 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Yassine Falke leads the MW and ranks second in the nation in interceptions with three.
The Mountain West announced this season the launch of MW+, its new direct-to-consumer digital subscription platform, powered by leading streaming technology and services company, Kiswe. MW+ will offer an annual subscription for $79.99 and a monthly subscription for $10.99. To subscribe click here.
To purchase or renew Air Force football season tickets, please visit www.aftickets.com or call 719-472-1895.
For information on premium seating, including the East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center and the Blue & Silver Club, please click HERE or call the Falcon Athletic Fund at 719-333-4545 to purchase.
Air Force and NIU are playing for the first time. This week is the first-ever Mountain West game for the Huskies, who officially joined the Mountain West on July I. 2026.
NIU has won 121 games since 2010, most in the current MW. The Huskies have had 19 seasons over .500 during that time, second best in the conference. NIU has been to 14 bowl games since 2010, most in the MW. Air Force is second with 13. NIU is averaging 300.3 yards of total offense per game, including 79.3 rushing and 221.0 passing. The Huskies lead the MW in completion percentage with a .669 mark. They are second in fewest penalty yards per game with 49.0.
Quarterback Taron Dickens leads the MW and ranks 22nd nationally in completion percentage at .700, hitting 84-120 passes for 837 yards with three touchdowns. Telly Johnson Jr. leads the team in rushing with 253 yards and two touchdowns. The defense is led by Kyon Conyers, who has 27 tackles. Jack Murray has added 26 and Jashawn Nelson 25 with 3.0 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Yassine Falke leads the MW and ranks second in the nation in interceptions with three.
The Mountain West announced this season the launch of MW+, its new direct-to-consumer digital subscription platform, powered by leading streaming technology and services company, Kiswe. MW+ will offer an annual subscription for $79.99 and a monthly subscription for $10.99. To subscribe click here.
To purchase or renew Air Force football season tickets, please visit www.aftickets.com or call 719-472-1895.
For information on premium seating, including the East Club presented by L3Harris at the Kucera Legacy Center and the Blue & Silver Club, please click HERE or call the Falcon Athletic Fund at 719-333-4545 to purchase.
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