The Navy Midshipmen (1-2) visit the Air Force Falcons (2-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, CO. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET, and the game airs on CBS. DraftKings lists the spread at AF -2.5 with a total of 47.5; moneylines are Navy +124 · Air Force -148. Below is our Navy 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.
Navy vs Air Force Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Navy at Air Force |
| Records | Navy 1-2 · Air Force 2-1 |
| Spread | AF -2.5 |
| Moneyline | Navy +124 · Air Force -148 |
| Total | 47.5 |
| Venue | Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, CO |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | CBS |
| Head Coaches | Navy: HC Brian Newberry, OC Drew Cronic · Air Force: HC Troy Calhoun, OC Mike Thiessen |
Navy Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Navy Midshipmen are 1-2 overall, 0-2 in American play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 42-15 vs Towson; Sep 12 — L 38-30 at Florida Atlantic; Sep 25 — L 24-20 at UAB. Most recently, Navy lost to UAB 24-20 on the road. Through 3 games, Navy is averaging 30.7 points scored and 25.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Brian Newberry (head coach since 2023). Offensive coordinator: Drew Cronic. Defensive coordinators: Ricky Brown / Eric Lewis.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jackson Gutierrez (QB) — 10/25, 204 yards, 2 TD
- Rushing leader: Braxton Woodson (QB) — 35 carries, 296 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Jordan Collins (TE) — 2 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: MarcAnthony Parker (LB) — 4 sacks
- Tackles leader: MarcAnthony Parker (LB) — 29 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 30.7 points per game; Braxton Woodson’s production on the ground (296 rushing yards); a pass rush paced by MarcAnthony Parker (4 sacks). Questions: A defense allowing 25.7 points per game; the response to a 24-20 loss at UAB.
Air Force Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Air Force Falcons are 2-1 overall, 1-1 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. Most recently, Air Force beat Nevada 36-33 on the road. Through 3 games, Air Force is averaging 34.0 points scored and 23.7 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) — 13/27, 214 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Liam Szarka (QB) — 67 carries, 310 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Matt Long (WR) — 4 receptions, 80 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Jaylin Reese (LB) — 1.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Blake Fletcher (LB) — 34 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 34.0 points per game; Liam Szarka’s production on the ground (310 rushing yards). Questions: Holding serve at Falcon Stadium against Navy.
How to Watch Navy vs Air Force
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
- Venue: Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, CO
- TV / Streaming: CBS
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. 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.