Taven Birdow
Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) runs for a first down against Washington State during the first half during the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Air Force tops Washington State 31-21 at Cheez-It Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 28, 2019 01:44 AM EST

Hammond’s career day lifts Air Force past New Mexico 44-22

By Glen Rosales Nov. 23, 2019 05:18 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — D.J. Hammond III threw for career highs with 327 yards and four touchdowns as Air Force took to the skies more than normal Saturday to...

FILE--In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photograph, Air Force fullback Taven Birdow, center, is stopped short of the end zone by Utah State defensive end Dalton Baker, left, and linebacker Kevin Meitzenheimer in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Birdow's father, Jermaine, was able to see in person for the first time his son play Saturday, Nov. 2, against Army. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Air Force senior relishes dad in stands after prison release

By Pat Graham Nov. 07, 2019 02:04 AM EST

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III, left, and wide receiver Benjamin Waters lead teammates in a celebration after singing the school song after the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Banged-up Army tries to make it 3 in a row over Air Force

By Pat Graham Nov. 01, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

Air Force running back Kadin Remsberg, left, runs around the corner for a short gain as Utah State safety Troy Lefeged Jr. pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Jackson, Remsberg power Air Force past Utah State 31-7

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 27, 2019 01:40 AM EDT

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III heads in for a touchdown as Fresno State defensive back Juju Hughes, left, is cleared out of the way by Air Force wide receiver Daniel Morris, while Fresno State linebacker Justin Rice, right, defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Hammond's 2 TD runs help Air Force beat Fresno State 43-24

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 12, 2019 10:35 PM EDT

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Air Force Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Annapolis, Md. Navy won 34-25. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Navy stuns Air Force 34-25

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 05, 2019 07:33 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III (5) runs down the field against San Jose State after replacing starting quarterback Isaiah Sanders during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
Air Force, Navy meet in what could be high-scoring matchup

By Todd Karpovich Oct. 04, 2019 11:20 AM EDT

San Jose State running back DeJon Packer (21) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard rush against Air Force during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
Hammond leads Air Force over San Jose State 41-24

By Dennis Georgatos Sep. 27, 2019 11:41 PM EDT

Boise State wide receiver CT Thomas (6) dives in to the end zone for a touchdown as Air Force defensive back Jeremy Fejedelem (2) tries to bring him down in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
Big 2nd half leads No. 20 Boise State past Air Force 30-19

By Tim Booth Sep. 21, 2019 12:15 AM EDT

Air Force running back Kadin Remsberg, front, is dragged down after a short gain by Colorado cornerback Delrick Abrams Jr., back left, and defensive end Mustafa Johnson in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Boulder, Colo. Air Force won 30-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Remsberg scores on 1st play of OT, Air Force beats Colorado

By Pat Graham Sep. 14, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Air Force's Zane Lewis, front right, reacts after deflecting a pass during an NCAA college football game against Colgate at Air Force Academy, Colo., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette via AP)
Hammond leads way with 3 TDs, Air Force beats Colgate 48-7

By Pat Graham Aug. 31, 2019 06:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Air Force quarterback Isaiah Sanders runs for a short gain as Boise State defensive end Kayode Rufai pursues in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force returns seven players on defense and seven more on offense. They certainly have experience at quarterback after Donald Hammond III and Isaiah Sanders split time last season. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Ground rules: Run-heavy Air Force looks to get back on track

By Pat Graham Aug. 16, 2019 12:45 PM EDT