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Published October 27, 2026 7:45pm | Updated October 27, 2026 8:00pm

Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said there’s an open competition to play quarterback this week.

“Yes,” the coach said. “Unquestionably, yes.”

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Calhoun opened his Tuesday media availability by saying quarterback Evan Medders is out for Saturday’s 1 p.m. game against UConn with a turf toe injury.

No timetable was available for the sophomore’s return, as the tendons involved in the injury do not tend to follow certain recovery timelines.

“We’re going to put somebody out there,” said Calhoun, who is faced with replacing a starting quarterback for the second time this season after Liam Szarka (knee, out for the season) was also lost. “They’re going to be capable. They’re going to be incredibly well-prepared, and they’re going to make things happen to help us be productive to win.”

Who will that be?

Calhoun wasn’t ready to say.

The coach said practice repetition allocation will change this week.…