How to Watch Air Force vs. Wyoming on DIRECTV: The CW on Friday Night in Laramie
Air Force visits Wyoming on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. MT) at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming. The Mountain West game airs nationally on The CW, which DIRECTV customers watch on their local CW station.
The CW is a broadcast network, so there's no single national DIRECTV channel number for it. Both teams are 3-1 in conference play, and Air Force can become bowl eligible with a win. Here's how to watch Air Force vs. Wyoming, as of October 19, 2026.
Air Force vs. Wyoming at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, October 23, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, Wyoming |
| Matchup | Air Force Falcons at Wyoming Cowboys (Mountain West) |
| TV | The CW (national broadcast), with Chris Fisher, Isaiah Stanback and Bryan Walters |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local CW station; the number varies by market |
| Radio | KVOR AM 740, Colorado Springs (Air Force); SiriusXM 263 |
| Records (through Oct. 18) | Air Force 5-1 (3-1 MW); Wyoming 4-3 (3-1 MW) |
| Series | Air Force leads 32-28-3; Wyoming has won five straight in Laramie |
What channel is Air Force vs. Wyoming on DIRECTV?
The game is on The CW. On DIRECTV, you watch it on the CW affiliate in your local channels, and the channel number depends on your market. Press GUIDE and search "Air Force" or "Wyoming," or find your CW station in the local channels section, then set a recording before kickoff.
Local channels come with DIRECTV packages where DIRECTV offers locals at your address. If your CW station is missing from the guide, see how to add or remove local channels on DIRECTV, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check your address. The CW is also a free over-the-air network, so an antenna works as a backup where you get a clear signal. Our guide to streaming local channels without cable covers more options.
Watching on a DIRECTV Gemini device
On a DIRECTV Gemini device, open the live guide and tune to your local CW station the same way you would on a receiver. If you're flipping between games, Army at Tulsa is on ESPN2 (channel 209) at 8:30 p.m. ET and NC State at Stanford is on ESPN (channel 206) at 10:30 p.m. ET. Our Army vs. Tulsa guide and NC State vs. Stanford guide have those details.
Air Force vs. Wyoming game preview
Air Force is 5-1 and has won four straight since a 38-32 home loss to North Dakota State. The Falcons beat UNLV 41-31 last Saturday, rushing for 430 yards and scoring touchdowns on all four second-half drives. Evan Medders ran for career highs of 152 yards and three touchdowns, and Rocco Conti added 103 yards. Air Force averages 343.0 rushing yards per game, second in FBS, and holds the ball for an average of 36 minutes 22 seconds, also second in the country, according to ESPN. Liam Szarka leads the team with 391 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns, and linebacker Blake Fletcher, named to the midseason Lombardi Award watch list, leads the defense with 63 tackles.
Wyoming is 4-3 and has won two straight, including a 41-23 home win over Northern Illinois last week. Quarterback Tyler Hughes ran for 183 yards and four touchdowns in that game and completed 16 of 19 passes for 196 yards. He leads the Cowboys in both passing (1,018 yards) and rushing (more than 450 yards). Wyoming's defense allows 20.9 points per game, but its offense averages 18.3, and the Cowboys are minus-7 in turnover margin.
The series history favors the home team in Laramie. Air Force hasn't won there since 2012, and Wyoming beat the Falcons 31-19 the last time they met in Laramie, in 2024. Air Force won last season's game 24-21 at Falcon Stadium. A win on Friday would make Air Force bowl eligible and give it a three-game road winning streak in conference play.
| Team | Record | Last game | Next game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 5-1 (3-1 MW) | W 41-31 vs. UNLV | Sat., Oct. 31 vs. UConn |
| Wyoming | 4-3 (3-1 MW) | W 41-23 vs. Northern Illinois | Sat., Nov. 7 at UNLV |
For the rest of the week's games and channels, see our Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV. Our Mountain West football championship guide covers how the conference title game is televised.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Air Force vs. Wyoming on DIRECTV?
The game airs on The CW, so on DIRECTV you watch it on your local CW station. The channel number varies by market, so search the guide for Air Force or Wyoming.
What time is Air Force vs. Wyoming?
Kickoff is 9 p.m. ET (7 p.m. MT) on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie, Wyoming.
What if I can't find The CW on DIRECTV?
Make sure local channels are part of your DIRECTV service at your address. If your CW station still isn't in the guide, call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check what's available where you live.
What are the teams' records?
Through October 18, 2026, Air Force is 5-1 (3-1 Mountain West) and Wyoming is 4-3 (3-1 Mountain West).
Who leads the Air Force vs. Wyoming series?
Air Force leads 32-28-3, but Wyoming has won the last five meetings in Laramie, most recently 31-19 in 2024. Air Force won 24-21 at home last season.
Who do Air Force and Wyoming play next?
Air Force hosts UConn on Saturday, October 31, and Wyoming plays at UNLV on Saturday, November 7.
Want your local CW station and the sports networks on one plan? Call 1-855-690-9884 to check DIRECTV options at your address.
Details reviewed October 19, 2026 from Air Force Athletics' Game 7 notes (Oct. 19, 2026) and 2026 schedule, ESPN team schedules, statistics and game preview, and live AmericanTV.com DIRECTV guides. Kickoff times, broadcast assignments, records, channel numbers and package contents can change and vary by account and address. Air Force, Wyoming, the Mountain West, The CW, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.