Army football news
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The gist
Army beat Bryant 59-3 on Sept 5, rushing for 569 yards and 648 total.
The Black Knights now open conference play against South Florida at home.
Background
Army opened its 2026 season at home on Sept 5 with a 59-3 rout of Bryant, piling up 648 total yards — the fourth-highest total in the program's 136 seasons — and 569 rushing yards, its most since 2019. The Black Knights wear division patches on the backs of their helmets all season to recognize Army divisions, and the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum was honored at the home opener. Army joined the American Conference in 2024, went 19-8 (12-4 in league play) and won the conference championship in its first year. South Florida beat FIU 19-9 in Week 1 under new coach Hartline.
How it unfolded
- Sep 5, 2026Army opened the season at home with a 59-3 win over Bryant, rushing for 569 yards and 648 total yards, the fourth-highest total in Army's 136 seasons.
- Sep 9, 2026The 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum was honored at the home opener; Army players wear division patches on the backs of their helmets all season.
- Sep 12, 2026Army hosts South Florida at noon ET at Michie Stadium in its conference opener, the earliest conference opener in USF program history.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- CBS Sports writes the game is strength on strength: USF's run defense held FIU to 80 yards on 3.2 yards per carry, while Army averaged 10.0 yards per carry against Bryant.
- Analysts
- CBS Sports adds the game may hinge on whether USF's offense, which struggled against FIU, can keep Army from dominating time of possession and wearing down the Bulls' defense.
- Caution
- Underdog Dynasty notes Army's 2025 season began with a stunning loss to FCS competition and a 1-3 start, though the team recovered to finish 7-6.