1973 Air Force Falcons football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1973 Air Force Falcons football Air Force Falcons logo 1963-1994.png Independent 6–4 Ben Martin 16th Rich Haynie Jim Morris Falcon Stadium The 1973 Air Force Falcons football team represented the United States Air Force Academy as an independent during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. Led by 16th-year head coach Ben Martin, the Falcons compiled a record of 6–4 for the third consecutive season and were outscored by their opponents 239–223. Air Force played their home games at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Schedule 1973 AP Mountain September 22 2:57 p.m. w Oregon Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO ABC 24–17 34,541 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-columbian-oregon-rally-dies-on-fumbl/181642185/ The Columbian Oregon rally dies on fumble September 23, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com September 29 1:30 p.m. w New Mexico Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 10–6 33,390 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-air-force-nips-lobo/156841540/ The Arizona Republic Air Force nips Lobos September 30, 1973 October 9, 2024 Newspapers.com October 6 1:57 p.m. l Penn State 7 Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO ABC 9–19 37,077 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-penn-state-beats-ai/181642266/ The Daily Advertiser Penn State beats Air Force 19–9 October 7, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 13 l y Colorado 17 Folsom Field Boulder, CO 17–38 50,115 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-collins-coloradoan-buffs-smash-air/181642337/ Fort Collins Coloradoan Buffs smash Air Force October 14, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 20 12:02 p.m. l y Navy Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Annapolis, MD Commander-in-Chief's Trophy 6–42 30,076 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sunday-oregonian-navy-paddles-falcon/181588507/ The Sunday Oregonian Navy paddles Falcons, 42–6 October 21, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com October 27 1:33 p.m. w Davidson Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 41–19 34,682 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/108473454/milodragovich-runs-wild-for-air-force/ The Montana Standard Milodragovich runs wild for Air Force October 28, 1973 August 28, 2022 Newspapers.com November 3 1:01 p.m. w Army Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO Commander-in-Chief's Trophy 43–10 41,542 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-air-force-wallops-cad/181584987/ The Arizona Daily Star Air Force wallops Cadets November 4, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com November 10 1:02 p.m. w Rutgers Falcon Stadium Colorado Springs, CO 31–14 27,149 AFA Outguns Rutgers 31-14 Larry Woodburn November 11, 1973 1E Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph Boston, Mass. Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com/clip/71358634/1973-rutgers-afa/ Attendance figure in Falcons, 31-14 November 11, 1973 D4 The Arizona Republic Phoenix, Ariz. November 17 2:30 p.m. w y Arizona 19 Arizona Stadium Tucson, AZ 27–26 39,733 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-pilot-air-force-thwarts-arizona-ups/156797252/ News-Pilot Air Force thwarts Arizona upset bid November 18, 1973 October 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 11:30 a.m. l y Notre Dame 5 Notre Dame Stadium Notre Dame, IN rivalry ABC 15–48 57,236 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-irish-feast-on-fal/181642429/ The News and Observer Irish feast on Falcons November 23, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/air-force/1973.html 1973 Air Force Falcons Schedule and Results Sports-Reference November 27, 2017 1973-74 Air Force Falcons; Schedule/Results https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/364064 National Collegiate Athletic Association May 16, 2025 Game summaries Penn State 1973 Penn State Nittany Lions football team collapsed Penn State vs. Air Force Saturday, October 6, 1973 Air Force 3 0 0 6 #7 Penn State 0 13 6 0 Falcon Stadium • Colorado Springs, CO 37,077 First Quarter AFA — Gary Lawson 44-yard field goal Second Quarter PSU — Gary Hayman 38-yard pass from Tom Shuman (Reihner kick) PSU — John Cappelletti 4-yard run (kick failed) Third Quarter PSU — John Cappelletti 8-yard run (kick failed) Fourth Quarter AFA — Billy Berry 45-yard pass from Rich Haynie (kick failed) Air Force AFA Penn State PSU Rich Haynie TD pass Billy Berry 45-yard TD reception Tom Shuman TD pass to Gary Hayman John Cappelletti 184 Rush Yds, 2 TD Gary Hayman 38-yard TD reception Penn State defeated Air Force 19–9 on October 6, 1973, in a regionally televised game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs. The Nittany Lions were held scoreless for more than a quarter by a quick and physical Air Force defense, which took an early 3–0 lead on Gary Lawson’s 44-yard field goal. Penn State broke through midway through the second quarter when quarterback Tom Shuman connected with Gary Hayman on a 38-yard touchdown pass. Only 34 seconds later, following an Air Force fumble, John Cappelletti scored on a four-yard run to extend the lead. Cappelletti added his second touchdown early in the third quarter on an eight-yard run after Penn State marched 80 yards in seven plays following an end-zone interception by defensive back Jim Bradley. Air Force did not score again until the final period, when Rich Haynie threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Billy Berry. Cappelletti rushed for a then career-high 184 yards and two touchdowns, leading Penn State to its fourth straight victory and improving the Nittany Lions to 4–0 on the season. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-advertiser-penn-state-beats-ai/181642266/ The Daily Advertiser Penn State beats Air Force 19–9 October 7, 1973 September 23, 2025 Newspapers.com References Air Force Category:Air Force Falcons football seasons Air Force Falcons football