Liam Szarka News, Rumors, Updates - Air Force Falcons

Done for 2026 Szarka (lower leg) is out for the remainder of the season, per Brent Briggeman of The Colorado Springs Gazette.

Impact In a somewhat shocking announcement, Air Force announced its star quarterback Szarka is done for the year four games into the 2026 campaign. He was in the midst of a highly productive season with 296 passing yards and a score in addition to his 391 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Evan Medders looks primed to step into the QB1 role for the Falcons.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leads ground attack vs. Navy Szarka completed 6 of 11 passes for 82 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 14-9 win against Navy. He also had 25 rushes for 81 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Szarka's had some struggles in the passing game of late, throwing four interceptions and just one touchdown in his last three games. However, he's certainly made up for it with his production on the ground, rushing for 340 yards with five touchdowns in that span. Szarka and the Falcons will visit NIU next week, where they'll look to improve to 2-1 in conference play.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Air Force beats Navy 14-9 to get jump on Commander-in-Chief's Trophy competition

Liam Szarka rushed for two touchdowns and Air Force defeated Navy 14-9 on Saturday

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Three scores in OT win Szarka was 5-for-12 passing for 92 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 36-33 overtime victory against Nevada. He also had 33 rushes for 171 yards with two s...

Impact It was another big day for Szarka, who logged his first passing touchdown and fourth and fifth rushing scores, as he led Air Force in the overtime win. Through four games, Szarka's completed 13 of his 27 pass attempts for 214 yards while rushing for 310 yards on 67 carries. Air Force will host Navy in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Air Force Falcons vs Nevada Wolf Pack Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Rocco Conti's TD run lifts Air Force to 36-33 victory over Nevada in 2OT

Rocco Conti scored on a 7-yard run in the second overtime and Air Force rallied last in a 36-33 victory over Nevada in the Wolf Pack’s Mountain West Conference opener

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Air Force's Liam Szarka connects with Matt Long for seven-yard TD, giving lead over Nevada

SEPTEMBER 27 • FOX SPORTS

Adds another rushing score Szarka was 5-for-10 passing for 103 yards and an interception during Saturday's 38-32 loss to North Dakota State. He also had 21 rushes for 88 yards with a touchdown.

Impact While Air Force's comeback bid came up short Saturday, Szarka delivered a solid performance, as he eclipsed 100 yards passing while leading the Falcons in rushing yards. Through two games, the junior quarterback's gone 8-for-15 through the air for 122 yards while rushing for 139 yards with three touchdowns on 34 attempts. Air Force will have a bye before traveling to Nevada for another conference matchup in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

North Dakota St. beats Air Force 38-32, win first Mountain West Conference game

Nathan Hayes threw two touchdown passes and scored on a 17-yard run, and North Dakota State beat Air Force 38-32 on Saturday night in the Bison’s first Mountain West Conference gam...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

North Dakota State vs Air Force Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

SEPTEMBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Rushes for two scores Szarka was 3-for-5 passing for 19 yards during Saturday's 34-0 win versus Duquesne. He also had 13 rushes for 51 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact After missing Air Force's final two games last year with an injury, Szarka picked up where he left off in the 2026 opener, rushing for a pair of scores en route to a decisive victory. In 10 games last season, Szarka completed 62.5 percent of his passes for 1,294 yards, nine touchdowns and five interceptions, while rushing for 922 yards and 13 scores. Szarka and the Falcons will open conference play in Week 2 when they host North Dakota State.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go for 2026 Szarka (arm) indicated that he is feeling healthy and ready to go ahead of the start of the 2026 season, per Hunter Phipps of Fox21 News.

Impact Szarka missed the final two games of the 2025 season due to an arm injury that kept him limited throughout spring practices, but he maintains that he is up to 100 percent ahead of the start of the season. The 5-foot-11 quarterback threw for 1,294 yards and nine touchdowns to five interceptions for the Falcons in 2025 while running for 922 yards and 13 scores on the ground as well.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing in spring ball Szarka (arm) is able to throw in the spring, the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Szarka being able to throw the football again indicates he is making at least some solid progress in the offseason. There is still plenty of time for him to recover before the Air Force's 2026 season begins.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Likely limited to start spring camp Szarka (arm) is expected to be available, but limited, to start Air Force's spring camp, Brent Briggeman of the Colorado Springs Gazette reports.

Impact Szarka suffered a season-ending arm injury in Week 12 last fall, and while he won't enter spring ball at 100 percent, the quarterback is expected to be able to be a partial participant. In 10 games during 2025, Szarka threw for 1,294 yards, rushed for 922 yards and totaled 22 touchdowns (nine passing, 13 rushing).

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season's remainder Szarka (arm) is out for the remainder of the Air Force's 2025 season, Brent Briggeman of The Gazette reports.

Impact Szarka's arm injury can explain why he attempted fewer than five passes during Week 12. In 2025, the quarterback logged a 62.5 completion percentage on 120 pass attempts, 1,294 passing yards and a 9-5 TD-INT ratio. Yet, running with the ball was Szarka's bread and butter, backed up by his 190 rushing attempts for 922 yards and 13 touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Little volume Week 12 Szarka completed 2 of 3 passes for 34 yards during Saturday's 26-16 loss against Connecticut. He also had seven rushes for 19 yards.

Impact For the second time in 2025, Szarka logged fewer than five completed passes and 40 passing yards. Normally, he would compensate for his lack of passing stats on the ground. That did not happen, as Week 12 marked only the second time this season in which Szarka logged fewer than 10 rushing attempts. Most of the Air Force's carries went to their running backs and fullbacks instead.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three scores in win Szarka completed 5 of 10 passes for 41 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 26-16 win over San Jose State. He also had 25 rushes for 87 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact It was a solid showing overall from the sophomore quarterback, who's rushed for two touchdowns in four of his last five games. Overall, Szarka's completed 62.4 percent of his passes for 1,260 yards with nine touchdowns and five interceptions this season while rushing for another 903 yards with 13 scores. Air Force will face UConn on the road next week.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Szarka accounts for 3 TDs, leads Air Force over San Jose State 26-16

Liam Szarka accounts for three touchdowns as Air Force holds off San Jose State for a 26-16 victory on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Rushes for two scores Szarka completed 13 of 17 passes for 161 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 20-17 loss against Army. He also had 29 rushes for 91 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact While Szarka threw multiple interceptions for the first time in a game this year, the sophomore did match his season high with 13 completions after completing just three passes for 33 yards against Wyoming last week. Overall, Szarka's completed 63.6 percent of his throws for 1,219 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for another 816 yards and 11 touchdowns across eight games this season. Szarka and the Falcons will take on San Jose State on the road next week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dawson Jones makes game-winning field goal on final play to give Army a 20-17 victory over Air Force

Cale Hellums threw a 42-yard pass to Brady Anderson with 24 seconds left and Dawson Jones made a game-winning 27-yard field goal on the final play to give Army a 20-17 victory over...

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet through the air Szarka completed 3 of 8 passes for 33 yards during Saturday's 24-21 win over Wyoming. He also had 26 rushes for 141 yards with a touchdown.

Impact Szarka's three completions and 33 passing yards were both season lows, though he remained productive on the ground, leading the Falcons in rushing while punching in his ninth score. Overall, Szarka's completed 61.1 percent of his passes for 1,058 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions this year while rushing for another 725 yards.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet through the air Szarka completed 3 of 8 passes for 33 yards during Saturday's 24-21 win over Wyoming. He also had 26 rushes for 141 yards with a touchdown.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Szarka's rushing, Air Force's 2 interceptions snap 5-game losing streak in 24-21 win over Wyoming

Liam Szarka rushed for 141 yards and a touchdown, Owen Allen added 105 rushing yards, and both Roger Jones and Max Mustell had interceptions to snap a five-game losing streak in a...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores three times in loss Szarka was 10-for-17 passing for 175 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 51-48 loss against UNLV. He also had 27 rushes for 136 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Szarka was held below 200 yards passing for the first time in four starts this season, though he more than made up for it on the ground, posting a fourth-straight performance with 100-plus rushing yards while adding his seventh and eighth touchdowns. Overall, the sophomore quarterback has completed 63.4 percent of his passes for 1,025 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions this year while adding another 584 yards on 103 rushes.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colandrea scores on 19-yard TD run with 36 seconds left, lifts undefeated UNLV past Air Force 51-48

Anthony Colandrea throws for 361 yards and runs for a 19-yard touchdown with 36 seconds left, giving UNLV a 51-48 victory over Air Force on Saturday

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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