American Football Action

Dynamic scenes of American football games, highlighting players in action on the field during competitive matches.

Vintage Photograph. Classic american football showdown on the field.

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Vintage Photograph. Classic american football showdown on the field.

High school football game

Vintage Photograph. Football action at the stadium as players compete for the ball

Students from Grosse Pointe South, left, and Grosse Pointe North, right, face off during a Great American Rivalry Series game in Madison Heights, Michigan, Oct. 22, 2022. Recruiters conducted a pull-up challenge, passed out t-shirts and presented scholarships to the students of the two schools.

U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons running back Shayne Davern breaks away from the Western Michigan Broncos defense during the first half of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game Dec. 20, 2014. The Air Force won the game 38-24.

111210-N-MG658-693LANDOVER, Md. (Dec. 10, 2011) U.S. Naval Academy running back Gee Gee Greene (#21), from Columbia, S.C. runs the ball during the 112th Army-Navy college football game at FedEx Field. The U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen beat the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights 27-21.

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The Cedar Creek football team takes the field to face Evangel during the Bayou Jamb in the Joe Aillet Stadium at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana August 26 - 27, 2022. The jamboree began in 2005 and was officially named "The Bayou Jamb" in 2006. The mission of the jamboree is to promote the value of participation in team sports in a wholesome environment for the challenge of competition, the joy of victory, the reality of defeat, the importance of commitment, and the spirit of community and teamwork.

US Air Force Academy Falcon Jamie Arthur goes for the sack during the Silicon Valley Football Classic Bowl game. Base: San Jose State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Trey Taylor tackles Boise State University's Elelyon Noa on Oct. 22, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by Boise State 14-19. -

Football players passing ball

Playing Football

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Haaziq Daniels is tackled by Nevada's Zeke Robbins on Sept. 23, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Nevada 48-20. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

Football Game

The Air Force Academy football team talks game strategy in a huddle, Sept. 16, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. The Academy football team, cheer team and cadets, traveled to Laramie to play the University of Wyoming in a game.

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Football players crouching on football field

110917-N-GT371-212COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 17, 2011) U.S. Naval Academy fullback Alexander Tech dives over the goal line during the first half of a college football game between the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Gamecocks defeated the Midshipmen 24-21.

American football players on the line of scrimmage during a match

Florian Hiess, #23 Austria, is tackled at the Football World Championship on July 15, 2011, Austria wins 48:10 against Australia and places seventh in the tournament, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Two teams in action while playing rugby

High school athletes for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl West team come together for day one practice at Blossom Athletic Center in San Antonio Dec. 31, 2012. West and East teams are scheduled for kickoff of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in the Alamodome Jan. 5.

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group of young professional american football players ready to start during training match on the stadium field

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force defensive end Christopher Herrera blocks against Navy's offensive line during a football game against the Navy at the U.S. Air Force Academy Oct,. 1, 2022. Air Force was victorious over Navy 13-10.

The U.S. Air Force Academy played the U.S. Naval Academy in a football game, October 1st, 2022, at USAFA Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The AF cadets beat the Navy midshipmen 13-10.

group of young professional american football players ready to start during training match on the stadium field

Falcon quarterback Connor Dietz throws a pass as Air Force met the Navy Midshipmen at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Oct 6, 2012. The Midshipmen defeated the Falcons 28-21 in overtime.

RB Bo Snelson, #4 Navy, is tackled during the NCAA football game between the Navy and the Notre Dame on September 1, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, Europe

American football player running with the ball during a match

A cadet and member of the Air Force Academy football team prepares for a game, Sept. 16, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. The Falcons played the University of Wyoming, ultimately losing to the Cowboys, 17-14.

The Air Force Falcons and the Wyoming Cowboys football teams compete in a game, Sept. 16, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. The Falcons and Cowboys played a close game, ending with Wyoming on top with a 17-14 score.

group of young professional american football players ready to start during training match on the stadium field

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American football, Team Austria vs Augustana Vikings playing in the Charity Bowl XII, Stadium Hohe Warte, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Three High School football players.

University of Arizona Wildcats football fans begin filling Arizona Stadium for a game in Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2022. Airmen and their families had the opportunity to attend a tailgate hosted by DM50 before the game.

Football Game

Heriberto Salazar, #86 Mexico, at the Football World Championship on July 10, 2011, Mexico wins 65:0 against Australia, Innsbruck, Austria, Europe

Scrimmage line during West Point Military Academy Football game, West Point, NY

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts runs free to score a touchdown against Nevada on Sept. 23, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Nevada 48-20. -

Football Player Screaming at Referee

American football, RB Thomas El-Badramani, No. 21 Vikings, leads his team on the football field, Vienna Vikings vs. Danube Dragons, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

Scrimmage line during West Point Military Academy Football game, West Point, NY

American football, Punter Martin Kuen, No. 81 Dragons, leads his team on the football field, Vienna Vikings vs. Danube Dragons, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

Football Game

71st Ordnance Group (EOD) supported the Fountain Fort Carson High School (FFCHS) as they conducted a military appreciation night during their home football game against Pueblo West, Colorado Springs, Co., Sept. 9, 2022 Command Sgt. Major Dave Silva gave an inspiring pep talk to the football team; the coin toss was done by Group Commander Col. Michael Schoonover; the football team ran out with 71st EOD Colors as well; and EOD technicians and Soldiers within 71st EOD Group held a static display at the entrance to the event as well as cheering on the team from the stands.

Coach Tim Gendron works with Randolph High School Ro-Hawks, varsity quarterback football team during preparations for the upcoming 2010 football season.

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Brooklyn, New York. Season opener for the women's professional football team. (Editorial Use Only)

happy american football team celebrating victory with trophy and confetti on the night field

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, walks out with the Milton football team for the pre-game coin toss during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.

American football, QB Christoph Gross, No. 8 Vikings, hands the ball to RB Kenneth Chinaemelu, No. 35 Vikings, Vienna Vikings vs. Berlin Adler, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

ADAM SANDLER in THE LONGEST YARD (2005), directed by PETER SEGAL.

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts celebrates a touchdown with teammate Haaziq Daniels against Nevada on Sept. 23, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Nevada 48-20. -

Two High School football players.

Vintage Photograph. Intense college football game captures dramatic fumble on the field.

Team USA celebrates the victory at the Football World Championship on July 16, 2011, USA wins 50:7 against Canada and wins the tournament, Vienna, Austria, Europe

A group of football players, young people in sports uniform and protective helmets, in a team huddle viewed from below.

High school football kick off as Ojai Nordhoff Rangers Football team defeats Verbum Dei Eagles 21-0 on November 19, 2010, Ojai, CA, USA

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group of young professional american football players ready to start during training match on the stadium field

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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo attends the 120th Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 14, 2019.

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo attends a football game at his alma mater, West Point, on September 21, 2019.

Youth football league

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High school football players at halftime where Ojai Nordhoff Rangers Football team defeat Verbum Dei Eagles 21-0 on November 19, 2010, Ojai, CA, USA

The Veterans Memorial High School football team take the field for the schools Red, White, and Blue, Patriot Day Commemoration Football Game, at D.W. Rutledge Stadium, San Antonio, Texas, September 9, 2022. Prior to the game, Soldiers and leaders assigned to the 232d Medical Battalion, 32d Medical Brigade signed an Adopt-A-School charter with the San Antonio school.

Team France running onto the field for their game against Denmark, UPC Arena, Graz, Austria, Europe

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Bruno, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and Western Recruiting Region mascot, poses for a photo prior to the start of the Orange County North-South High School All-Star game in Costa Mesa, California, Feb. 3, 2024. Brunos job is to boost morale, participate in outreach work, and attend events and ceremonies. Marine Corps

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force wide receiver David Cormeir runs the ball against Navy's Mbiti Williams Jr. during a football game against the Navy at the U.S. Air Force Academy Oct,. 1, 2022. Air Force was victorious over Navy 13-10.

Running Football Player

group of young professional american football players in action during training match on the stadium field

happy american football team with trophy celebrating victory on night field

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts leaps over Colorado's Isaiah Lewis before scoring a touchdown on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. -

Overhead view of College football game, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

US Air Force Academy Falcons hold the Bowl Winners trophy at the conclusion of the Silicon Valley Football Classic Bowl game. Base: San Jose State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Danek Wisniewski, the Marine Corps recruiter at Permanent Contact Station Oxford, presents the Great American Rivalry Series award to Oxford High School for their victory at the end of the annual football game at the Oxford Junior High School football stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, Sep. 16, 2022. GARS highlights long-standing high school rivalries through a series of football games across the nation, along with the opportunity for individual players to earn the Scholar Athlete and Most Valuable Player awards. The Oxford Chargers compete against the Lafayette Commodores every year in the Crosstown Classic rivalry football game.

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, throws a shirt to the crowd during the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.

Michael Faulds, #3 Canada, passes the ball at the Football World Championship on July 16, 2011, USA wins 50:7 against Canada and wins the tournament, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Soldiers assigned to 16th Combat Aviation Brigade compete in the 2022 Turkey Bowl at Raptor Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Nov. 23, 2022.

The Milton High School poses after winning the Roswell High School at Milton High School Great American Rivalry Series football game, Milton, Georgia, Sept. 9, 2022. The purpose of the GARS is to highlight local rivalry games, announce the pull-up competition winner, reward scholarships to a player on each team, and a trophy for the MVP and winner of the annual rivalry game.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Aaron Green a Recruiter with Recruiting Station Baltimore presents the Cumberland Valley High School football team with a trophy to celebrate their win over Central Dauphin High School after the Great American Rivalry Series (GARS) game, at Landis Field, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7, 2022. GARS, presented by the United States Marine Corps, features some of the longest-running and most tradition-filled rivalries in high school football across the nation.

U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Turner Ashby checks a defender to the turf during a game against Stony Brook University on February 24th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)

The United States Naval Academy football team plays an intramural game on Farragut Field. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vintage Photograph. Penn football game excitement under the bright stadium lights.

American football, Vienna Vikings vs Prague Panthers in the Austrian Football League, Stadium Hohe Warte, Vienna, Austria, Europe

U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Aidan Tolen celebrates after scoring the game winning goal against Stony Brook University after their game on February 24th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force defeated Stony Brook 12-11 in overtime. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)

Coach Talking to Football Players in Huddle

College football player doing warm-up stretches

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