Aztecs topple Falcons, 41-27

The Air Force Falcons, led by head coach Troy Calhoun, burst onto the field at Falcon Stadium Oct. 13, 2011. Air Force played the San Diego State Aztecs, who handed Calhoun the first Thursday-night defeat of his career, 41-27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Aztecs topple Falcons, 41-27

Air Force wide reciever Jonathan Warzeka scores against San Diego State during the first quarter of the Falcons' match against the Aztecs in Falcon Stadium Oct. 13, 2011. Warzeka had a personal-best seven receptions for 96 yards in Air Force's 41-27 defeat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Aztecs topple Falcons, 41-27

Air Force defensive back Josh Hall tackles San Diego State running back Ronnie Hillman during the Falcons-Aztecs game at Falcon Stadium Oct. 13, 2011. Hall led the Falcons' defense with five solo tackles in Air Force's 41-27 loss.

Aztecs topple Falcons, 41-27

Air Force defensive back Josh Hall leads a tackle during the Falcons' match against San Diego State at Falcon Stadium Oct. 13, 2011. Hall had eight tackles, including five solo tackles, in the Falcons' 41-27 defeat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Aztecs topple Falcons, 41-27

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson rolls out for a pass against the San Diego State Aztecs at Falcon Stadium Oct. 13, 2011. Jefferson was 22-of-36 for 224 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the Falcons' 41-27 defeat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Bill Evans)

Dropped the ball

Air Force running back Asher Clark drops a swing pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 at Notre Dame Stadium. Clark finished with 102 yards rushing on the day as the Irish rolled on the Falcons 59-33. The victory lifts the Irish to a 4-2 record while the Falcons drop to 3-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

In for the score

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson rushes in for his first touchdown of the day against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 at Notre Dame Stadium. Jefferson finished 12 for 24 passing with 137 yards and a TD pass to go with his TD run as the Irish rolled on the Falcons 59-33. The victory lifts the Irish to a 4-2 record while the Falcons drop to 3-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Get to the edge

Air Force running back Darius Jones tries to get to the edge against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 at Notre Dame Stadium. The Irish rolled on the Falcons 59-33. The victory lifts the Irish to a 4-2 record while the Falcons drop to 3-2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Rubbing it in

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz has the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert pose with a Falcons jersey to after the Falcons beat the Midshipmen of Navy Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at the Naval Academy's Jack Stephens Field. The Falcons dominated the first half, but almost let go of the game in the second after the Mids outscored them 25-7. The Falcons won 35-34 in overtime after Falcon linebacker Alex Means' block of Mids kicker Jon Teague point-after attempt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Russ Scalf)

Air Force wins!

Air Force cadets celebrate the game winning point-after attempt block in overtime as the Falcons beat the Midshipmen of Navy Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at the Naval Academy's Jack Stephens Field. The Falcons dominated the first half, but almost let go of the game in the second after the Mids outscored them 25-7. The Falcons won 35-34 in overtime after Falcon linebacker Alex Means' block of Mids kicker Jon Teague point-after attempt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Russ Scalf)

In for the win

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson dives in for the winning touchdown as the Falcons beat the Midshipmen of Navy Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at the Naval Academy's Jack Stephens Field. The Falcons dominated the first half, but almost let go of the game in the second after the Mids outscored them 25-7. The Falcons won 35-34 in overtime after Falcon linebacker Alex Means' block of Mids kicker Jon Teague point-after attempt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Russ Scalf)

C'mon!

Air Force coach Troy Calhoun tries to motivate his team as the Falcons take on the Midshipmen of Navy Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011 at the Naval Academy's Jack Stephens Field. The Falcons dominated the first half, but almost let go of the game in the second after the Mids outscored them 25-7. The Falcons won 35-34 in overtime after the Mids kicker Jon Teague missed their point after attempt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Russ Scalf)

Falcon Football

Air Force Academy Falcons mascot “The Bird” leads Academy Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps and cheerleaders through the corridors of the Pentagon Sept. 30, during a pep rally for the Air Force vs. Navy football game. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)

Falcon Football

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley cheers with the Air Force Academy mascot “The Bird” at the Pentagon Sept. 30, 2011, during a pep rally for the Air Force vs. Navy football game. The AFA Cadet Drum and Bugle Corps and cheerleaders made their way through the corridors of the Pentagon performing for Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Tiffany Trojca)

Don't lose your head

Tennesse State tight end Je-Marc Sears loses his helmet Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at Falcon Stadium. The Tigers racked up 394 total yards of offense against the struggling Falcons. However, it wouldn't compare to the Falcons' 792 yards of offense on the day, a school and Mountain West record. They beat the Tigers 63-24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

Missed it by that much

Air Force linebacker Brady Amack just misses the sack on Tennesse State quaterback Michael German Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at Falcon Stadium. The Tigers racked up 394 total yards of offense against the struggling Falcons. However, it wouldn't compare to the Falcons' 792 yards of offense on the day, a school and Mountain West record. They beat the Tigers 63-24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Raymond Hoy)

9/11 commemoration

A 300 foot long American Flag is unfurled on the field during halftime activities of the Air Force Falcons' game against the TCU Horned Frogs Sept. 10, 2011 at Falcon Stadium. It was one of many 9/11 commemorative events during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sarah Chambers)

9/11 commemoration

A 300 foot long American Flag is unfurled on the field during halftime activities of the Air Force Falcons' game against the TCU Horned Frogs Sept. 10, 2011 at Falcon Stadium. It was one of many 9/11 commemorative events during the game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Gang tackle

Falcon linebacker Brady Amack brings down TCU tailback Waymon James during a losing effort to the TCU Horned Frogs Sept. 10, 2011 at Falcon Stadium. The Frogs gained 204 yards on the ground in their 35-19 victory over the Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

The roll out

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson and running back Wes Cobb roll out of the pocket during a losing effort to the TCU Horned Frogs Sept. 10, 2011 at Falcon Stadium. The Falcons gained 249 yards on the ground, approximately 60 yards shy of their 2010 season average, in their 35-19 defeat to TCU. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

The option

Air Force quarterback Tim Jefferson hands off to running back Wes Cobb during a losing effort to the TCU Horned Frogs Sept. 10, 2011 at Falcon Stadium. In what was almost a replay of last year's game in Fort Worth, Texas, the Horned Frogs handed the Falcons their first loss of the season with a final score of 35-19. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcons soar, then fall flat, in 37-20 victory

Air Force linebacker Alex Means wraps up South Dakota quarterback Dante Warren during the Falcons-Coyotes game at Falcon Stadium Sept. 3, 2011. Means, a native of Mankato, Minn., had two sacks for 16 yards and four tackles in Air Force's 37-20 win. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Kaplan)

Falcons soar, then fall flat, in 37-20 victory

Air Force defensive back Chris Miller breaks up a pass from South Dakota's Dante Warren during the Falcons-Coyotes game in Falcon Stadium Sept. 3, 2011. Miller, a native of Copperas Cove, Texas, had two pass breakups and seven tackles in the Falcons' 37-20 victory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)

Falcons soar, then fall flat, in 37-20 victory

Air Force wide receiver Mikel Hunter runs for an 80-yard touchdown on the first play of the Air Force-South Dakota game in Falcon Stadium Sept. 3, 2011. Hunter, a native of Conyers, Ga., scored one rushing touchdown and one receiving TD in the Falcons' 37-20 win. (U.S. Air Force photo/Raymond McCoy)