Air Force faces Northern Illinois as winless Huskies seek first victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Air Force will visit Northern Illinois in a Mountain West matchup on Saturday. The Huskies are struggling, having lost their first four games, including a defeat to Georgia State. In contrast, Air Force is coming off a victory against Navy, marking their second win this season. However, they will be without starting quarterback Liam Szarka due to a lower leg injury. This game represents a crucial opportunity for both teams as they aim to change their current trajectories in the conference.
- •Air Force is 2-2 this season after recent wins.
- •Northern Illinois is 0-4, struggling in their first Mountain West season.
- •Liam Szarka, Air Force's starting QB, is out for the season.
- •Air Force's defense showed improvement in the last game against Navy.
- •Huskies seek to bounce back after losses to Iowa and Arizona.
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