The UNLV Rebels (4-2) visit the Air Force Falcons (4-1) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, CO. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS Sports Network (CBSSN). DraftKings lists the spread at AF -1.5 with a total of 47.5; moneylines are UNLV -110 · Air Force -110. Below is our UNLV vs Air Force preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
UNLV vs Air Force Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | UNLV at Air Force |
| Records | UNLV 4-2 · Air Force 4-1 |
| Spread | AF -1.5 |
| Moneyline | UNLV -110 · Air Force -110 |
| Total | 47.5 |
| Venue | Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, CO |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) |
| Head Coaches | UNLV: HC Dan Mullen, OC Corey Dennis · Air Force: HC Troy Calhoun, OC Mike Thiessen |
UNLV Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The UNLV Rebels are 4-2 overall, 2-0 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 27-21 vs Memphis; Sep 5 — W 21-6 at Hawai'i; Sep 12 — L 44-6 at North Texas; Sep 26 — W 38-10 at Akron; Oct 3 — W 39-31 vs California; Oct 10 — W 13-7 vs North Dakota State. Most recently, UNLV beat North Dakota State 13-7 at home. Through 6 games, UNLV is averaging 23.0 points scored and 20.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Dan Mullen (head coach since 2025). Offensive coordinator: Corey Dennis. Defensive coordinator: Paul Guenther.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jackson Arnold (QB) — 87/149, 1,140 yards, 8 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Jai'Den Thomas (RB) — 95 carries, 495 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Taz Reddicks (WR) — 15 receptions, 280 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Tre Fulton (DB) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jake Pope (S) — 48 total tackles
Strengths: A defense holding opponents to 20.8 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Falcon Stadium.
Air Force Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Air Force Falcons are 4-1 overall, 2-1 in Mountain West play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 34-0 vs Duquesne; Sep 12 — L 38-32 vs North Dakota State; Sep 26 — W 36-33 at Nevada; Oct 3 — W 14-9 vs Navy; Oct 10 — W 28-7 at Northern Illinois. Most recently, Air Force beat Northern Illinois 28-7 on the road. Through 5 games, Air Force is averaging 28.8 points scored and 17.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Troy Calhoun (head coach since 2007). Offensive coordinator: Mike Thiessen. Defensive coordinator: Steve Russ.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Liam Szarka (QB) — 19/38, 296 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
- Rushing leader: Liam Szarka (QB) — 92 carries, 391 yards, 7 TD
- Receiving leader: Simon Kibbee (TE) — 6 receptions, 103 yards
- Sacks leader: Max Mustell (DB) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Blake Fletcher (LB) — 55 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.8 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 17.4 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Falcon Stadium against UNLV.
How to Watch UNLV vs Air Force
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, CO
- TV / Streaming: CBS Sports Network (CBSSN)
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.