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San Diego State vs Air Force
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 San Diego State Aztecs | 18 | Air Force leads |
 Air Force Falcons | 22 |
Meetings since 1980: 40. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Air Force has won the last 3 meetings.
18-22 Regular season
7-3 Last 10
23-28 Avg score
9 Longest San Diego State win run
Biggest San Diego State win 48-18 in 1990, a 30-point margin.
Biggest San Diego State loss 7-49 in 1987, a 42-point margin.
Every San Diego State vs Air Force meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Air Force win | San Diego | 20-31 |
| 2023 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 10-49 |
| 2022 | Air Force win | San Diego | 3-13 |
| 2021 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 20-14 |
| 2018 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 21-17 |
| 2017 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 28-24 |
| 2015 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 27-24 |
| 2014 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 30-14 |
| 2013 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 27-20 |
| 2012 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 28-9 |
| 2011 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 41-27 |
| 2010 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 27-25 |
| 2009 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 14-26 |
| 2008 | Air Force win | San Diego | 10-35 |
| 2007 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 23-55 |
| 2006 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 19-12 |
| 2005 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 29-41 |
| 2004 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 37-31 |
| 2003 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 24-3 |
| 2002 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 38-34 |
| 2001 | Air Force win | San Diego | 21-45 |
| 2000 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 24-45 |
| 1999 | Air Force win | San Diego | 22-23 |
| 1997 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 18-24 |
| 1996 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 28-23 |
| 1994 | Air Force win | San Diego | 35-36 |
| 1993 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 38-31 |
| 1992 | Air Force win | San Diego | 17-20 |
| 1991 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 20-21 |
| 1990 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 48-18 |
| 1989 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 36-52 |
| 1988 | San Diego State win | San Diego | 39-36 |
| 1987 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 7-49 |
| 1986 | Air Force win | San Diego | 10-22 |
| 1985 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 10-31 |
| 1984 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 16-34 |
| 1983 | Air Force win | San Diego | 7-38 |
| 1982 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 32-44 |
| 1981 | Air Force win | Colorado Springs | 16-21 |
| 1980 | San Diego State win | Colorado Springs | 13-10 |
Scores from the San Diego State 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 San Diego State and Air Force meet.
How to watch San Diego State vs Air Force
When San Diego State and Air Force 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 San Diego State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the San Diego State vs Air Force 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.
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San Diego State vs Air Force: the essentials
San Diego State Aztecs vs Air Force Falcons is a non-conference matchup that sets the Pac-12 against the Mountain West (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 San Diego State vs Air Force head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the San Diego State Aztecs team hub, the Pac-12 this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Air Force against the whole conference, see Air Force vs the Pac-12.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between San Diego State and Air Force?
Air Force Falcons lead the series since 1980, 22-18. The two programs have met 40 times on record.
How can I watch San Diego State vs Air Force?
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 San Diego State and Air Force in the same conference?
No. San Diego State plays in the Pac-12. Air Force plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.