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Intense football moments capturing players tackling and competing on the field. Dramatic lighting and team colors highlight the competitive spirit of the game.

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.

The Air Force Falcons prepare to go on the offensive at the University of Wyoming, Wyoming, Sep. 16, 2022. The Air Force Falcons narrowly lost to the University of Wyoming 14-17.

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.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Omar Fattah runs for an opening in Nevada's defense 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 ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Vince Sanford tackles Nevada's Maurice Wilmer 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)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force wide receiver David Cormier stops Navy's Vincent Terrell 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.

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.

Junior Brady Amack tackles Colorado States ball carrier Chris Nwoke during the Falcons game against Colorado State University October 9, 2010 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons beat the Rams 49-27. (Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

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. -

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.

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.

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts rushes through Boise State University's defense 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. -

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. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

American Football, Euro Bowl, Vienna Vikings versus Berlin Adler in Hohe Warte Stadium, Vienna, Austria, Europe

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 traveled from Colorado Springs to Laramie for their third game of the season, ending the game with a 17-14 loss.

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 traveled from Colorado Springs to Laramie for their third game of the season, ending the game with a 17-14 loss.

Junior running back Jon Lee leaps into the end zone for a touchdown as the U.S. Air Force Academy met the Colgate Raiders Aug 31, 2013, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons defeated Colgate in their home opener, 38-13. Lee, from Bethlehem, Ga., rushed for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns on 11 carries.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Emmanuel Michel runs through an opening in Nevada's defense 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)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Emmanuel Michel runs through an opening in Nevada's defense on Sept. 23, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Nevada 48-20. -

Kansas State University football quarterback Adrian Martinez scrambles to the sideline during a play against the Tulane Green Wave at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, September 17, 2022. Kansas State University hosted it's annual Fort Riley Day in support of the 1st Infantry Division.

American football, QB Chris Gunn, No. 12 Giants, is tackled DL Bene Brugnara, No. 90 Raiders, Swarco Raiders Tirol vs. Graz Giants, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

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 traveled from Colorado Springs to Laramie for their third game of the season, ending the game with a 17-14 loss.

Garrett Zobel, Villanova Wildcats football player, left, goes to intercept Caylin Newton, William and Mary Tribe football player, right, as he runs the football down the field during the U.S. Military Appreciation game at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, Nov. 12, 2022. This was the 12th annual William and Marys Military Appreciation game held in honor of all military branches, garnering and showing the communitys support and respect towards U.S. service members of all eras.

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.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts runs into the endzone for a touchdown on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

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.

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.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Haaziq Daniels is tackled by Nevada's Dom Peterson 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 Academy defensive back Brodie Hicks, a junior, and linebacker Grant Ross, a sophomore, tackle a Cal player as the Air Force Academy Falcons met the Golden Bears of California in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 29, 2015. The Falcons fell to the Golden Bears 55-36. Air Force finished the season with an 8-6 overall record.

Kansas State Wildcats square off against the Tulane Green Wave's at the Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas, Sept. 17, 2022. The Wildcats defensive line face off against the Green Wave's during the first quarter of the game.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts runs with the ball as teammates block on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

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131214-D-FW736-032 -- Lake Bluff, Ill., native A.J. Schurr scrambles with the ball during the 114th Army-Navy game at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14, 2013. The Navy won 34-7, extending their winning streak against the Army for the 12th straight year. Schurr, a graduate of Libertyville High School, Libertyville, Ill., is a quarterback for the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights in West Point, N.Y.

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. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Jalen Mergerson is tackled by Northern Iowa's Korby Sander on Sept. 3, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Northern Iowa 48-17 in their regular season opener. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Jalen Mergerson is tackled by Northern Iowa's Korby Sander on Sept. 3, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Northern Iowa 48-17 in their regular season opener. -

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Dane Kinamon leaps over Colorado's Jeremy Mack Jr. on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. -

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.

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Chicago, Ill., native Terry Baggett rushes for a first down during the third quarter of the 114th Army-Navy game at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 14, 2013. The Navy won 34-7, extending their winning streak against the Army for the 12th straight year. Baggett, a graduate of Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, is a running back for the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights in West Point, N.Y.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Colorado on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. -

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Senior Chaz Demerath points to the crowd as he runs the ball in for a Falcon touchdown during the Falcons game against Colorado State University October 9, 2010 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Falcons beat the Rams 49-27. (Air Force photo/J. Rachel Spencer)

U.S. Air Force Sophomore running back Cody Getz gains yardage during first half action against the New Mexico Lobos at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 13, 2010. The Falcons defeated New Mexico 48-23. (Air Force

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111210-N-MG658-432LANDOVER, Md. (Dec. 10, 2011) President Barack Obama watches 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.

The Black Knights storm onto the field at the start of the Army-Notre Dame game Nov. 20 at Yankee Stadium. The game's attendance was 54,251.

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.

Norfolk State University Offensive Lineman Colby Byrd speaks with Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander Vice Adm. Kevin E. Lunday before the Battle of the Bay kick-off against rival school Hampton University, Sept. 17, Norfolk, Va. at William Dick Price Stadium. Serving as the Executive Champion for the partnership with Norfolk State University to promote the Coast Guards College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative, which is available to students enrolled at Minority-Serving Institutions, Lunday performed the opening coin-toss, attended a recruiting event at the stadium, and he emphasized the Coast Guards continued support for diversity and inclusion in the officer ranks through recruitment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges and Universities.

Vintage Photograph. College football teams face off on the field during an exciting game day.

U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Daniel Haimes wins a faceoff against Lindenwood University's Joseph Sarno in the Holaday Athletic Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. on March 25, 2023. Air Force defeated Lindenwood 15-6.

American football players in a huddle

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Tomokazu Sueyoshi, #31 Japan, runs with the ball at the Football World Championship on July 9, 2011, Japan wins 24:6 against Austria, Graz, Austria, Europe

A U.S. Naval Academy football player advances the ball forward during the annual Army-Navy football game at Veteran's Stadium. Base: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania (PA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Brad Roberts runs into the endzone for a touchdown on Sept. 10, 2022 during a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

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American football, QB Christoph Gross, No. 8 Vikings, runs with the ball, Vienna Vikings vs. Calanda Broncos, final game of the European Football League 2012, Vaduz, Liechtenstein, Europe

American football, RB Florian Hiess, No. 23 Vikings, is tackled, Kornmesser Rangers vs. Vienna Vikings, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

QB Trey Miller, #1 Navy, hands off the ball to FB Chris Swain, #37 Navy, during the NCAA football game between the Navy and the Notre Dame on September 1, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, Europe

DreSean Kendrick, William and Mary Tribe football player, fakes a football pass as he prepares to run for the end-zone during the Military Appreciation game at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, Nov. 12, 2022. This was the 12th Annual U.S. Military Appreciation game hosted by the College of William and Mary and included a Boeing CH-47 Chinook flyover and Reserve Officers Training Corps swear in ceremony.

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Owen Burk celebrates with teammate James Bryant after scoring a touchdown against Robert Morris University on Sept. 2, 2023 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Robert Morris 42-7 in their regular season opener, the win marks their 17-straight season-opening win. -

American football, WR Thomas Haider, No. 13 Dragons, runs with the ball, Danube Dragons vs. Vienna Vikings, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

Academy Falcons head coach, Troy Calhoun, leads the team into the stadium, as Air Force met conference rival Wyoming, at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 21, 2013. The Cowboys defeated Air Force 56-23.

American Football Game, Kentucky Wildcats against Georgia Bulldogs, College team, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America, USA

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force football players celebrate after singing the Third Verse on Sept. 10, 2022 after a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. -

Falcon football head coach Troy Calhoun rallies his team before they take on Morgan State at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium Sept. 5, 2015, in Colorado. Air Force defeated Morgan State 63-7 to open the 2015 season.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force players celebrate a win after singing The Third Verse on Sept. 2, 2023 following a football game against Robert Morris University in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Robert Morris 42-7 in their regular season opener, the win marks their 17-straight season-opening win. -

WR Paul Durand, No. 12 France, is tackled by LB Paul Werner, No. 55 Austria, in the game between Austria and France, UPC Arena, Graz, Austria, Europe

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Zac Larrier finds an opening and runs against Robert Morris University on Sept. 2, 2023 during a game in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Robert Morris 42-7 in their regular season opener, the win marks their 17-straight season-opening win. -

Canadian Football at the skydome stadium (Toronto, Canada)

PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 29, 2012) U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen take the football field for the 113th Army-Navy Football game at Lincoln Financial Field. The winner of the game will take home the Commander in Chief's Trophy, which is presented annually to the winner of the football competition among the service academies. Navy has won the last ten meetings between the two teams.

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RB Matt Forte, #22 Chicago Bears, runs with the ball during the NFL International game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears on October 23, 2011 in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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.

Players from the Milton High School football team carry the American flag and Marine Corps flag as they run onto the field 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, Team Austria vs Augustana Vikings playing in the Charity Bowl XII, Stadium Hohe Warte, Vienna, Austria, Europe

The Air Force Academy cheer team celebrates a touchdown, Sept. 16, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Each touchdown scored by the Falcons was celebrated by the cheer team running the school flags through the end zone.

The Air Force Academy cheer team celebrates a touchdown, Sept. 16, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. Each touchdown scored by the Falcons was celebrated by the cheer team running the school flags through the end zone.

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

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.

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force football players celebrate after singing the Third Verse on Sept. 10, 2022 after a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. - (U.S. Air Force photo/Trevor Cokley)

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force football players celebrate after singing the Third Verse on Sept. 10, 2022 after a game against Colorado in Falcon Stadium at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Air Force defeated Colorado 41-10. -

American football, Fritz Limbeck, No. 29 Rangers, leads his team on the football field, Kornmesser Rangers vs. Swarco Raiders Tirol, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

Air Force Academy Cadet Omar Fattah prays before the start of a football game at the University of Wyoming, Wyoming, Sep. 16, 2022. The Air Force Falcons narrowly lost to the University of Wyoming 14-17.

Vintage Photograph. Football teams face off on the field in an intense matchup.

DreSean Kendrick, William and Mary Tribe football player, front, celebrates with Darius Wilson, William and Mary Tribe football player, back right, after Kendrick scored a touchdown during the U.S. Military Appreciation game at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, Nov. 12, 2022. This was Kendricks first touchdown of the season.

U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Josh Yago drives into his opponent 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)

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American Football, European Championship 2010, France vs. Sweden, Wetzlar, Hesse, Germany, Europe

A coach talks to his team, Sept. 16, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. The Air Force Academy traveled from Colorado Springs to Laramie, to play the Wyoming Cowboys in football.

High School football players from Cumberland Valley High School prepare to take on a rival school, Central Dauphin High School as a part of 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.

Close-up of field with players during College Football team, Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Forces Brian Michael clears the ball down field against Cleveland State University on April 16, 2022 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force downed Cleveland State in Atlantic Sun Conference action, 12-8. The Falcons are on a two-game win streak, winning seven of their last eight games, as they improve to 7-5 on the season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Joshua Armstrong)

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