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FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Army coach Jeff Monken watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Army won nine games last season and finished just outside the Top 25. That's a good omen for coach Jeff Monken as he starts his eighth season along the banks of the Hudson River on the verge of becoming the second-winningest football coach in West Point history. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Army's Jeff Monken looking to build off nine-win season

By John Kekis Aug. 20, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2020, file photo, West Virginia defensive lineman Darius Stills (56) reacts after making an interception against Kansas during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia had to switch gears quickly to start preparing for Army's triple option offense. The Mountaineers rank 24th defending the run, giving up 126.2 yards, and they're led by All-American lineman Stills. (William Wotring/The Dominion-Post via AP, File)
West Virginia gets challenge of playing Army in Liberty Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2020 12:08 PM EST

Army grinds out 28-27 comeback win over Georgia Southern

Nov. 21, 2020 04:38 PM EST
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Sophomore quarterback Tyhier Tyler survived a disastrous two-fumble opening moments of his first start and led Army to a grinding 28-27...

Army rolls past Mercer 49-3 for fourth straight victory

Oct. 24, 2020 03:16 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Sandon McCoy had three 1-yard touchdown runs and Army beat Mercer 49-3 on Saturday. McCoy increased his TD total to...

Jones accounts for 3 TDs, Army beats Abilene Christian 55-23

Oct. 03, 2020 06:29 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Army quarterback Jemel Jones had 14 carries for a career-high 138yards rushing and two touchdowns and added a 33-yard TD pass as the...

Cincinnati running back Gerrid Doaks, left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Cam Jones against Austin Peay during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 22 Army seeks road breakthrough at No. 14 Cincinnati

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 03:20 PM EDT

FILE - Army head coach Jeff Monken watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Monken has his Black Knights back in the national rankings after an off year, but in this crazy season they suddenly have a forced bye week that actually might be a blessing in disguise. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Army surge shortcircuited by coronavirus

By John Kekis Sep. 16, 2020 02:24 AM EDT

McCoy runs for three touchdowns and Army wins 42-0

Sep. 05, 2020 05:08 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Sandon McCoy ran for three first-half touchdowns and Army opened its season with a 42-0 victory over Middle Tennessee on Saturday. ...

Hawaii linebacker Jeremiah Pritchard (2) tackles Army quarterback Christian Anderson (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Army seniors ready for last hurrah on the football field

By John Kekis Dec. 12, 2019 05:30 PM EST

Hawaii running back Miles Reed (26) runs through the Army defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
McDonald’s 3 TD passes help Hawaii beat Army 52-31

By Kalani Takase Dec. 01, 2019 04:20 AM EST

McCoy scores 3 times, Army beats UMass 63-7 to snap skid

By John Kekis Nov. 09, 2019 03:29 PM EST
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Army said goodbye to that losing streak in a big way. Sandon McCoy scored three touchdowns on short runs, Jabari...

Air Force's Timothy Jackson, left, blocks Army freshman Jemel Jones (7) as he carries the ball downfield during an NCAA college football game in Air Force Academy, Colo., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Chancey Bush/The Gazette via AP)
Army out to break five-game skid, hosts struggling UMass

By John Kekis Nov. 08, 2019 02:31 AM EST

Air Force quarterback Donald Hammond III, left, and wide receiver Benjamin Waters lead teammates in a celebration after singing the school song after the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Air Force won 31-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Banged-up Army tries to make it 3 in a row over Air Force

By Pat Graham Nov. 01, 2019 02:21 PM EDT

San Jose State beats Army 34-29 at Michie Stadium

By John Kekis Oct. 26, 2019 03:44 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jet lag never felt so good for the San José State Spartans. Josh Love passed for 314 yards and three touchdowns,...

Ellington passes for 3 TDs in Georgia State's win over Army

By George Henry Oct. 19, 2019 11:36 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia State quarterback Dan Ellington isn't surprised his team is playing so well even if others can't believe it. "Before we even...

Michigan offensive lineman Ben Bredeson (74) and defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) celebrate after beating Army 24-21 in double-overtime in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 7 Michigan holds on to beat Army 24-21 in 2 overtimes

By Larry Lage Sep. 07, 2019 03:56 PM EDT

Army holds off Rice 14-7

By John Kekis Aug. 30, 2019 09:22 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Stymied off and on by a swarming Rice defense in a tight game, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. finally did what he's become so accustomed...

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2018, file photo, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. drops back during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, in Philadelphia. Army is coming off a year like no other in the storied history of the football program. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Army football looks to keep the good times rolling

By John Kekis Aug. 16, 2019 05:40 PM EDT