Air Force48 @FINAL 51UNLV , Week 7, Oct 11, 2025

Air Force scored 48 points, their highest total of the season, with a balanced attack of 175 passing yards and 192 rushing yards from Owen Allen. However, they allowed 51 points, including 42 in the fourth quarter, highlighting a critical inability to stop UNLV's passing game (361 yards) and late drives.

Quarterback Liam Szarka had a breakout game, completing 10 of 17 passes for 175 yards with a touchdown and rushing for 136 yards and two scores. His 9-yard TD run with 1:13 left gave Air Force a late lead, showing he can be a dynamic playmaker, but the defense couldn't hold.

Air Force led 48-44 with 1:13 remaining after Szarka's TD, but allowed a 19-yard TD run on the next drive. On their final possession, they drove to the UNLV 23 but missed a 40-yard field goal, sealing the loss. This pattern of late-game failures (1-5 record) is a major concern.

Owen Allen ran for 192 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, and the team totaled over 300 rushing yards. This ground game dominance could be key in future matchups, especially if they can control the clock and keep opposing offenses off the field.

Air Force falls to 0-4 in Mountain West play and 1-5 overall. With a struggling defense that has allowed 40+ points in multiple games, they face an uphill battle to become bowl-eligible, needing to win five of their remaining six games.