Air Force vs Wyoming Picks and Prediction for Friday October 23, 2026

The Air Force Falcons will travel to Laramie, Wyoming, Friday night for a Mountain West Conference matchup against the Wyoming Cowboys at War Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, with television coverage available on The CW. Air Force enters the contest with a 5-1 record, including a 3-1 mark in conference play, following a 41-31 victory over UNLV last weekend. The Cowboys enter Friday's matchup with a 4-3 record and are also 3-1 in conference play after defeating Northern Illinois 41-23. Air Force enters as a 5.5-point favorite and a -205 on the Moneyline, with the total set at 44.5 points.  Wyoming is a +170 home dog. Stay in the action with our College Football Picks.

Air Force goes for 5 in a row

Liam Szarka is leading the Air Force offense this season with 296 yards and one touchdown on 19 completions, along with 391 yards and seven scores on 92 carries. Evan Medders is second on the roster this season with 52 carries for 335 yards and six scores. Owen Allen has added 334 yards and three scores on 75 carries. Simon Kibbee is the top receiver on the team with 121 yards on 7 grabs.

Offensively, Air Force did the work in their last outing, scoring 41 points on 448 total yards of offense. Defensively, Air Force allowed 31 points on 376 yards but forced 2 turnovers to seal the victory. Evan Medders led the way for the Air Force offense last week with 18 yards on 2 completions, along with 152 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries. Rocco Conti added 103 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries, and Owen Allen chipped in 19 carries for 96 yards and one score.

Wyoming tries to stay above .500

Tyler Hughes is leading the Wyoming offense this season with 1018 yards and three touchdowns on 98 completions, along with 459 yards and five scores on 89 carries. Markell Holman is second on the team with  402 yards and three touchdowns on 72 carries, and Samuel Harris has added 65 carries for 324 yards and two scores. Kyle Frendt is the top receiver on the team with 216 yards and one touchdown on 11 receptions. Jake Wilson has added 20 catches for 206 yards and one score.

Wyoming was the better offensive team a week ago, scoring 41 points, including 21 in the second half, on 510 total yards. Defensively, Wyoming gave up 23 points on 392 yards in the game. Tyler Hughes led the way for the Wyoming offense in their last outing, completing 16 passes for 196 yards, and he ran the ball 12 times for a team-high 183 yards and four scores. Markell Holman added to the Wyoming offense with 80 yards on 14 carries. Eric Richardson was the top target on the team with five catches for 77 yards in the game.

Air Force vs Wyoming Picks and Prediction

Pick: Air Force Falcons -5.5

Air Force has been playing some of its best football over the last month and should be able to continue that success against Wyoming on Friday night. The Falcons have won four straight games, scoring at least 28 points in three of those victories while showing they can also win defensive battles. Air Force is without their starting QB but still has an abundance of weapons that will move the ball and light up the scoreboard against a mediocre  Wyoming team. The Cowboys have also struggled to generate consistent production through the passing game, which could make things difficult if Air Force establishes an early lead. Wyoming will have the home-field advantage, but the Falcons have been the more consistent team and should have enough offensive production to secure their fifth consecutive victory.

Pick: Under 44.5

Friday night's matchup has the potential to develop into a physical, run-heavy contest that limits scoring opportunities for both teams. Air Force relies heavily on its rushing attack, which allows the Falcons to control possession and take significant time off the clock with sustained drives. Wyoming also features a quarterback capable of making plays with his legs, but the Cowboys have struggled to establish a reliable passing attack throughout the season. That could become a problem against an Air Force defense that held Navy to nine points and Northern Illinois to seven earlier this month. Although both teams scored 41 points in their most recent outings, those performances do not necessarily indicate another high-scoring contest. With both offenses likely emphasizing the running game and limiting possessions, expect longer drives and fewer opportunities for explosive scoring plays. Take the under in a competitive Mountain West matchup.

Final Picks Air Force Falcons -5.5 and Under 44.5