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Air Force opens season with 431 rushing yards in 34-0 win over Duquesne
Liam Szarka scored two rushing touchdowns as 17 players combined for 431 yards on the ground and Air Force improved to 31-0 against FCS opponents.
- On Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, the Air Force Falcons dominated Duquesne with a 34-0 season-opening victory at Falcon Stadium.
- With 17 players combining for 431 rushing yards on 71 attempts, the Falcons' ground attack proved dominant, marking the most rushing yards in a season opener since 2022.
- Quarterback Liam Szarka scored two rushing touchdowns, while Tailback Rocco Conti and Kemper Hodges led the running game with 74 yards and 72 yards, respectively.
- The Falcons improved to 31-0 against FCS opponents and extended their 20-game winning streak in season openers, the third-longest active streak in the nation.
- Next Saturday, Air Force will host North Dakota State at Falcon Stadium, while Duquesne travels to face Youngstown State.
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Air Force opens season with 431 rushing yards in 34-0 win over Duquesne
Quarterback Liam Szarka had two rushing touchdowns and 17 players combined for 431 rushing yards in Air Force’s 34-0 season-opening win over FCS-opponent Duquesne.
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