Dramatic American Football Moments

Action-packed shots of American football players in dynamic plays, highlighting tackles, kicks, and competitive spirit.

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.

American football, Kicker Sebastian Daum, No. 18 Vikings, kicks a PAT, Vienna Vikings vs. Prague Panthers, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

Quarterback Arion Worthman, a sophomore, gets tackled as the Air Force Falcons met the Boise State Broncos at the U.S. Air Force Academy's Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nov. 25, 2016. Air Force beat No. 19 Boise State 27-20, ending the Broncos' bid for the Mountain West title. The Falcons are heading to their ninth bowl game since coach Troy Calhoun took over in 2007.

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.

American football, RB Dusty Thornhill, No. 2 Vikings, is tackled by LB Alex Gross, No. 37 Giants, Vienna Vikings vs. Graz Giants, Graz, Austria, Europe

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.

American football, RB Tino Muggwyler, No. 21 Broncos, runs with the ball, Swarco Raiders Tirol vs. Calanda Broncos, Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

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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.

Football players celebrating in locker room

U.S. Air Force Academy Senior running back Nathan Walker takes the handoff from quarterback Tim Jefferson 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.

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.

American football, QB Christoph Gross, No. 8 Vikings, waits for the snap, Danube Dragons vs. Vienna Vikings, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

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 photo/Trevor Cokley)

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111001-N-OA833-008ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Oct. 1, 2011) U.S. Naval Academy quarterback Kriss Proctor (#2) breaks a tackle and runs up the field during the fourth quarter of an NCAA football game against the U.S. Air Force Academy at Navy Marine Corps Stadium. Air Force defeated Navy in overtime, 35-34.

American football, RB Dusty Thornhill, No. 2 Vikings, is tackled by LB Alex Gross, No. 37 Giants, Vienna Vikings vs. Graz Giants, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

Air Force Academy tight end Caleb Rillos, playing on special teams, blocks rusher Bo Nicholas-Paul to the outside on a field goal attempt, November 05, 2022 during the Air Force-Army football game at Globe LIfe Fiield in Arlington Texas. Two successful field goals and a touchdown were just enough points to give Air Force a 13-7 victory over Army West Point, during a run-heavy defensive battle of a football game. With the win, the Air Force Academy Falcons won their 21st Commander-in-Chief's Trophy over the other military service academies.

The West team (white jerseys) starts an offensive drive at the start of the U.S. Army-sponsored All-American Bowl football game pitting the top high school athletes in the nation. The East team won the contest 30 -- 17.

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

American football, WR Laurinho Walch, No. 81 Vikings, is tackled DB Andreas Bertsch, No. 25 Raiders, Swarco Raiders Tirol vs. Vienna Vikings, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

The University of Arizona Wildcats hosted the Mississippi Bulldogs during a college football game at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 10, 2022. Airmen from DM were invited to enjoy refreshments and food before the University of Arizona Wildcats game.

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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.

Cedric Williams, wide receiver for the Beast, breaks a tackle as he rushes toward the end zone during the championship game between 1st Marine Logistics Group's football team, the Beast, and the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, at the 11 Area football field at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 24. Falcons defeated the Beast 9-3.

Jonathan Barrera, #23 Mexico, is tackled by Layke Rossiello, #51 Australia, at the Football World Championship on July 10, 2011, Mexico wins 65:0 against Australia, Innsbruck, Austria, Europe

American football players during a match

American football, WR Talib Wise, No. 4 Raiders, is tackled, Kornmesser Rangers vs. Swarco Raiders Tirol, Vienna, Vienna State, Austria, Europe

PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 8, 2012) U.S. Military Academy quarterback Trent Steelman tries to escape the Navy defense during the 113th Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Stadium.

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Thomas Haider, #13 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

Watkins Memorial High School football players wear Ohio Army National Guard camouflage jerseys during their game against Teays Valley High School, Sept. 1, 2023, in Pataskala, Ohio. The Ohio Army National Guard's Operation Buckeye Guard provides jerseys, a tunnel, and a smoke machine for high school football military appreciation nights around the state.

RB Theo Riddick, #6 Notre Dame, runs with the ball during the NCAA football game between the Navy and the Notre Dame on September 1, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, Europe

American football, RB Dusty Thornhill, No. 2 Vikings, runs with the ball, Vienna Vikings vs. Graz Giants, Graz, Austria, Europe

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. -

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High school football players huddle before their game.

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RB Theo Riddick, #6 Notre Dame, scores a touchdown during the NCAA football game between the Navy and the Notre Dame on September 1, 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, Europe

American football players face to face during a match

Junior Jonathan Warzeka runs the ball up the field 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)

Cumberland Valley High School celebrates their win over Central Dauphin 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. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, speaks to the Milton High School football team after 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.

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Football players walking on field

United States Air Force Academy cadets engage in pre-game warm-ups at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 15, 2022. The Air Force Academy competed in a football game against the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and won the contest 42-7.

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Bo Richter tackles Robert Morris University's Robert Dickerson 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. -

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Air Force's Haaziq Daniels celebrates 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)

approaching football players

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The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard, along with Soldiers from the United States Army Band Pershings Own, present the colors before the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the University of Michigan Wolverines and the University of Washington Huskies on January 7-8, 2024 at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX.

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

Football player cooling off with water

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Paul Bresaz-Latille, #1 France, runs with the ball at the Football World Championship on July 11, 2011, Japan wins 35:10 against France, Graz, Austria, Europe

Junior Zach Kauth scores a touchdown for the Falcons during the Air Force Academys 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)

View of College Football game, Rose Bowl, Los Angeles, CA

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UT vs SMU football action in Austin, Texas.

President Barack Obama leads a cheer for the La Follette Lancers football team during an unannounced stop at La Follette High School in Madison, Wis., Sept. 28, 2010.

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FORT WORTH, Texas -- General David Petraeus shakes the hands of the football players from the University of Houston and the U.S. Air Force Academy prior to the coin toss Dec. 31 at the sixth annual Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. General Petraeus performed the coin toss and is being honored during the game's half-time event.

Football Players Celebrating

Quarterback Ready to Throw Ball

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

College football players at the Army vs. Lafayette game, Michie Stadium, New York

Taylor Malm, #20 USA, is tackled at the Football World Championship on July 16, 2011, USA wins 50:7 against Canada and wins the tournament, Vienna, Austria, Europe

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.

Collegiate football referees prepare team captains for the official coin toss during Military Appreciation Night at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium, Oct. 8, 2022. U.S. Air Force Col. Russell P. Cook, 23rd Wing commander, conducted the official coin toss to start off the game and was recognized with past and present service members during VSUs Military Appreciation Night.

American football, DB DJ Wolfe, No. 32 Broncos, is tackled by DB Peter Tutsch, No. 9 Vikings, Vienna Vikings vs. Calanda Broncos, final game of the European Football League 2012, Vaduz, Liechtenstein, Europe

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jeffery Jones throws the discus during the 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, Aug. 24, 2022. Hosted by the U.S. Army at the Walt Disney World Resort, this years Warrior Games sees service members and veterans from across the DoD competing in a variety of adaptive sports alongside armed forces athletes from Canada and Ukraine.

220527-N-GF276-1382NEW YORK. (May 27, 2022) - Marines assigned to Marine Expeditionary Unit 24 and Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), play flag football at the Atlantic Health Training Center, May 27, 2022. Bataan is participating in Fleet Week New York 2022. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

Two team members from the Ramstein Air Base team attempt to take U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder team player, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Jordans, flag during an intramural flag football game at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Nov. 28, 2022. Jordan was voted MVP after the game.

221210-N-WF272-1514 PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 10, 2022) U.S. Naval Academy football helmet displays a NASA-inspired design featuring iconic space agency imagery, and honoring the long history of USNA graduates turning to spaceflight. Fifty-four USNA graduates have gone on to become astronauts, the most of any institution. The Army-Navy football game was held at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 2022, and marked the 123rd meeting between the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen and the U.S. Army Black Knights.

Football players at Merritt High School prepare to take the field before they play in the Oklahoma National Guard game of the week in Merritt, Oklahoma, Oct. 21, 2022. Before the game the players received a pep talk from Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, Medal of Honor recipient and Merritt High School graduate. (Oklahoma National Guard photo by Sgt. Reece Heck)

Vintage Photograph. Football team strategy huddle during a game on the field.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, poses with the game MVP from 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.

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.

USA, Florida, Miami, Sun Stadium. The Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints face off for Super Bowl XLIV.

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

American football, RB Dusty Thornhill, No. 2 Vikings, is tackled by LB Andrew Preston, No. 22 Broncos, Vienna Vikings vs. Calanda Broncos, final game of the European Football League 2012

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Lindsey, Recruiting Station Atlanta recruiter, 6th Marine Corps District, poses with the Milton High School football team after their win 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.

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.

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U.S. Air Force Academy -- Air Force's Turner Ashby makes a break towards goal against Ohio State University during a game on February 17th, 2024 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo. Air Force was defeated by Ohio State 4-12. Air Force photo/Dylan Smith)

Coach Talking to Football Players in Huddle

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

Two Football Players Holding Helmets

group of young professional american football players with coach discussing strategy together during training match on the stadium field

American football match

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The Air Force Academy cheer team performs stunts during a football game, Sept. 16, 2022, at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. The AFA traveled from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to play the University of Wyoming in a football game.

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