Troy Calhoun is 146-99 at Air Force since 2007 and 146-99 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season7-2Conf 3-2
At Air Force146-99Conf 86-68 · since 2007
Last 3 seasons16-17Conf 9-11
Career146-99Conf 86-68 · 20 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Air Force won 55.4% of its games before he arrived (55.5% in conference). His career win rate is +4.2 pts against that (+0.4 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Dec 22, 2006
- Alma mater
- Air Force
- Calls plays
- Yes
- Background
- Offense
- First-time head coach
- No
- Agent
- Clint Dowdle
- Agency
- WME Sports
Head Coaching Seasons
19 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Air Force | 4-8 | Mountain West | -7.4 | -3.2 | 28.3 | 31.7 | - | - |
| 2024 | Air Force | 5-7 | Mountain West | -11.5 | -11.7 | 17.8 | 27.5 | - | - |
| 2023 | Air Force | 9-4 | Mountain West | 1.1 | 5.9 | 25.6 | 20.9 | - | W 31-21 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl vs James Madison |
| 2022 | Air Force | 10-3 | Mountain West | 4.2 | 3.9 | 16.3 | 12.3 | - | W 30-15 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl vs Baylor |
| 2021 | Air Force | 10-3 | Mountain West | 8.8 | 7.4 | 30.0 | 22.0 | - | W 31-28 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs Louisville |
| 2020 | Air Force | 3-3 | Mountain West | 4.7 | -5.6 | 24.1 | 29.8 | - | - |
| 2019 | Air Force | 11-2 | Mountain West | 10.2 | 12.1 | 36.2 | 25.8 | 22 | W 31-21 CHEEZ-IT BOWL vs Washington State |
| 2018 | Air Force | 5-7 | Mountain West | -1.8 | -1.8 | 29.2 | 31.2 | - | - |
| 2017 | Air Force | 5-7 | Mountain West | -7.8 | -11.0 | 28.8 | 40.5 | - | - |
| 2016 | Air Force | 10-3 | Mountain West | 1.2 | 4.4 | 33.0 | 29.9 | - | W 45-21 bowl vs South Alabama |
| 2015 | Air Force | 8-6 | Mountain West | 0.2 | 4.7 | 32.6 | 29.2 | - | L 36-55 LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES BOWL vs California |
| 2014 | Air Force | 10-3 | Mountain West | -1.2 | -1.4 | 26.2 | 29.5 | - | W 38-24 FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL vs Western Michigan |
| 2013 | Air Force | 2-10 | Mountain West | -22.5 | -16.9 | 26.6 | 45.2 | - | - |
| 2012 | Air Force | 6-7 | Mountain West | -10.7 | -10.0 | 28.0 | 36.2 | - | L 14-33 BELL HELICOPTER ARMED FORCES BOWL vs Rice |
| 2011 | Air Force | 7-6 | Mountain West | -1.5 | -0.7 | 32.9 | 33.9 | - | L 41-42 MILITARY BOWL - PRESENTED BY NORTHROP GRUMMAN vs Toledo |
| 2010 | Air Force | 9-4 | Mountain West | 6.6 | 3.9 | 30.5 | 24.7 | - | W 14-7 AdvoCare V100 INDEPENDENCE BOWL vs Georgia Tech |
| 2009 | Air Force | 8-5 | Mountain West | 6.7 | 4.7 | 21.3 | 17.4 | - | W 47-20 bowl vs Houston |
| 2008 | Air Force | 8-5 | Mountain West | 1.0 | -0.7 | 23.0 | 24.6 | - | L 28-34 bowl vs Houston |
| 2007 | Air Force | 9-4 | Mountain West | 4.4 | 5.7 | 30.3 | 25.4 | - | L 36-42 bowl vs California |
Air Force Staff, 2026
19- Troy CalhounHead Coach
- Steve RussDefensive Coordinator
- Tim HortonFullbacks, Special Teams Coordinator
- Charlie JacksonAssociate Head Coach/Defensive Backs
- Larry HartDefensive Ends
- Alex MeansDefensive Line
- Ken LamendolaInside Linebackers
- Mike ThiessenOff. Coordinator, Quarterbacks
- Steed LobotzkeOffensive Line
- Jake CampbellRunning Backs/Slot Receivers
- Mookie CarlileSafeties
- Brett SkeneSpecialists/Assistant Offensive Line
- Marc BacoteTight Ends
- Taylor StubblefieldWide Receivers Coach
- Brett NetheryAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Clay LavigneAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Jackson BradfieldAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- John RehfeldAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Matt McGettiganDirector of Speed - Strength & Conditioning
Transfer Portal at Air Force
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 3
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 5 | -5 |
| 2025 | 0 | 7 | -7 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Staff History by Season
1 stint- 2021-2026Air ForceHead Coach