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Continues to shine in loss Szarka completed 11 of 19 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-31 defeat to Navy. He also had 25 rushes for 152 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Szarka has now thrown for at least 200 yards while rushing for over 100 in three straight games since taking over as the starter. Overall, the sophomore quarterback has thrown for 850 yards this year while rushing for 448, logging 12 touchdowns overall. Szarka will look to keep rolling next week in a road matchup with UNLV.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heidenreich, Horvath lead Navy to 34-31 win over Air Force

Blake Horvath threw three touchdown passes to Eli Heidenreich, leading Navy to a 34-31 victory over Air Force on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Another big day Szarka completed 10 of 12 passes for 278 yards, three touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 44-35 defeat to Hawaii. He also had 17 rushes for 139 yards.

Impact Szarka has emerged as a breakout player early in the season. The sophomore quarterback set a new school record with 417 total yards -- he's now thrown for over 200 yards while rushing for over 100 in consecutive weeks. Through two starts, Szarka's completed 76.7 percent of his passes for 524 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for another 249 yards with a score.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another big day Szarka completed 10 of 12 passes for 278 yards, three touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 44-35 defeat to Hawaii. He also had 17 rushes for 139 yards.

Impact Szarka has emerged as a breakout player early in the season. The sophomore quarterback set a new school record with 417 total yards -- he's now thrown for over 200 yards while rushing for over 100 in consecutive weeks. Through two starts, Szarka's completed 76.7 percent of his passes for 524 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for another 249 yards with a score.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in loss Szarka completed 13 of 18 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 49-37 loss to Boise State. He also had 20 rushes for 110 yards with another tou...

Impact Despite the loss, it was a breakout game from Szarka, who became the first Air Force quarterback to throw for more than 200 yards since 2019 -- he'd also lead the team in rushing. Overall, Szarka's completed 61.8 percent of his passes for 360 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions this season while adding 157 yards and four scores on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in loss Szarka completed 13 of 18 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 49-37 loss to Boise State. He also had 20 rushes for 110 yards with another tou...

Impact Despite the loss, it was a breakout game from Szarka, who became the first Air Force quarterback to throw for more than 200 yards since 2019 -- he'd also lead the team in rushing. Overall, Szarka's completed 61.8 percent of his passes for 360 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions this season while adding 157 yards and four scores on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Riley scores 5 touchdowns and Boise State races to 49-37 win over Air Force.

Dylan Riley ran for 171 yards and four touchdowns and caught a 75-yard touchdown pass and Boise State soared past Air Force 49-37t

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Runs for three scores Szarka was 6-for-14 passing for 67 yards and an interception during Saturday's 49-30 defeat to Utah State. He also had 12 rushes for 40 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact After Josh Johnson struggled early, Szarka took over under center to open the second quarter and shared work with Johnson for the remainder of the game. While he didn't do much through the air, there were some positives to take away from the sophomore's performance, particularly his performance running the ball. Szarka certainly made a solid case to start under center next week against Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Runs for three scores Szarka was 6-for-14 passing for 67 yards and an interception during Saturday's 49-30 defeat to Utah State. He also had 12 rushes for 40 yards with three touchdowns.

Impact After Josh Johnson struggled early, Szarka took over under center to open the second quarter and shared work with Johnson for the remainder of the game. While he didn't do much through the air, there were some positives to take away from the sophomore's performance, particularly his performance running the ball. Szarka certainly made a solid case to start under center next week against Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes accounts for 5 TDs, Utah State beats Air Force 49-30

Bryson Barnes accounted for five touchdowns to help Utah State beat Air Force 49-30 on Saturday night in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Air Force coach says plan at quarterback still not determined with Mountain West opener looming Troy Calhoun didn’t offer a plan for the number of snaps or series Josh Johnson or Liam Szarka will receive Saturday night, but he did provi...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM

Expected Week 1 backup Szarka is expected to operate behind Josh Johnson during Saturday's game against Bucknell, Brent Briggeman of The Colorado Springs Gazette reports.

Impact Szarka, who was listed as a co-starter ahead of Air Force's season opener, was second in line for first-team reps during warmups. The 6-foot sophomore, who did not appear in any games last season, still projects to see some action in the contest.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Co-starter at QB1 for opener Szarka is listed as the co-starter at quarterback alongside Josh Johnson, according to Mike Bainbridge of Athlon Sports.

Impact It's unclear who will carry Air Force under center in the season opener, with Johnson and Szarka still listed as co-starters. Johnson worked with the first-team offense during spring ball and fall camp, but Szarka also did it on some stretches. It seems a final decision will be made in the coming days, as the campaign opener is only a few days away.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Air Force yet to settle on starting QB as Josh Johnson, Liam Szarka remain frontrunners Josh Johnson loosely moved with the music piped into Falcon Stadium between warmup tosses on Saturday morning.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • GAZETTE.COM