AIR FORCE AT A GLANCE

Coach: Troy Calhoun (10th year, 67-50) Last season: 8-6 overall, 6-2 MWC (1st Mountain Division)

Preseason prediction: 2nd MWC Mountain

On Orlando Sentinel Countdown: 41st nationally, 2nd in MWC

In Phil Steele’s Power Poll: 55th nationally, 3rd in MWC

Returning starters: 4 offense, 8 defense, 2 special teams

Series vs. UNM: Falcons lead, 21-12.

Key players: Tim McVey, Jr. RB (5-9, 190); Jacobi Owens, Sr. RB (6-0, 202); Jalen Robinette, Sr. WR (6-4, 215); Weston Steelhammer, Sr. S (6-2, 200); Colin Sandor, Sr. OL, (6-2, 275); Roland Ladipo, Sr. CB (5-10, 185).

Major question marks: Lack of experience on offense; a defense that gave up 129 points as the Falcons lost their final three games in 2015.

Falcon factoid: Air Force is 12-0 at Falcon Stadium the past two seasons.

Quotable: “What we’re going to identify first and foremost is the caliber of the person. Is it somebody we think has an enormous aptitude to be a tremendous officer and leader while they serve for us and our country?” — Calhoun to the Gazette of Colorado Springs, saying he won’t adjust Air Force’s recruiting philosophy because of the military’s opening the door for service academy graduates to pursue professional sports careers immediately after graduation.