The exact name for Air Force’s offense is up for debate. The impact is not.
It’s most frequently called the triple option, but there are few play calls that actually fit that description. It is certainly not the wishbone or any other name drawn from the look of the formation, as the Falcons operate from various configurations and from under center or in the shotgun.
“There’s an identity that you want,” Air Force coach Troy Calhoun said. “You want to be really, really good running the football and you want to be really, really good when you do throw in terms of the efficiency…