The Air Force Falcons enter the field ahead of a 34-0 victory against Duquesne on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Falcon Stadium. (Air Force Football)
Air Force continued its winning ways against FCS opponents with a season-opening 34-0 rout of Duquesne on Saturday at Falcon Stadium.
The Falcons are 31-0 against FCS opponents.
Tailback Rocco Conti and fullback Kemper Hodges led the ground attack that ended the day with 431 rushing yards, the most in a season opener since 2022. Conti led with 74 yards on 10 carries, and Hodges had 72 yards on six carries.
Quarterback Liam Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and was 3-for-5 for 19 yards.
Air Force has a 20-game winning streak in season openers, which is the third-longest active streak in the nation trailing only Ohio State (26) and Alabama (25).
Air Force (1-0) will face North Dakota State next Saturday at Falcon Stadium.
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