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Army heads to Eastern Michigan 1 victory shy of bowl status

By The Associated Press Oct. 26, 2018 02:08 AM EDT
YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — If Eastern Michigan coach Chris Creighton is a little bit on edge as he prepares the Eagles to face Army, that's understandable. ...

FILE- In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr., center, celebrates with teammates Calen Holt (22) and Camden Harrison, right, after scoring against Oklahoma in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Norman, Okla. Major college football teams are on a record scoring pace this season and a more aggressive approach on fourth down is helping to fuel the surge. Army is college football’s current king of fourth down. The Black Knights have gone for it 48 percent of the time and converted 88 percent (22 for 25). (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Going for it: 4th-down makes fuel football scoring surge

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 25, 2018 03:42 PM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) celebrates with Milan Richard after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

AP Top 25: Clemson back to 2; App State ranked for 1st time

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2018 02:03 PM EDT

Army holds off Miami of Ohio 31-30 in double overtime

By John Kekis Oct. 20, 2018 05:50 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Reeling after a late charge by Miami of Ohio forced overtime, Army regrouped and won again at Michie Stadium. Darnell Woolfolk...

Army holds off Miami of Ohio 31-30 in double overtime

By John Kekis Oct. 20, 2018 04:15 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Darnell Woolfolk scored on a bruising 7-yard run up the middle in the second overtime, sophomore quarterback Cam Thomas rushed for 137 yards...

Army faces Miami of Ohio at Michie Stadium

By John Kekis Oct. 19, 2018 01:56 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Miami of Ohio coach Chuck Martin isn't exactly looking forward to playing Army at Michie Stadium. Call it the fear of the...

Hopkins scores 4 TDs to lead Army past San Jose State 52-3

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 13, 2018 06:50 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Kelvin Hopkins Jr. was in no mood to talk after the best game of his career. Army's quarterback overheated late in the afternoon and was...

Agnew's late TD pass lifts SDSU over Air Force, 21-17

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 13, 2018 01:52 AM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Whether it's in Colorado or San Diego, the San Diego State Aztecs are getting used to lightning delays when they play Air Force. The...

Refreshed from bye week, Army makes rare West Coast trip

By Michael Wagaman Oct. 12, 2018 02:56 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — After a fairly rigorous first month of the season that included an overtime loss at then-No. 5 Oklahoma, Army coach Jeff Monken felt the bye...

Army head coach Jeff Monken shouts in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Army QB Kelvin Hopkins Jr. has adjusted well as starter

By John Kekis Oct. 11, 2018 01:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley gestures in the second of an NCAA college football game against Army in Norman, Okla. Oklahoma's hopes of making the college football playoff went washing down the Red River, after losing to Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Army at Oklahoma 9/22/2018

Oct. 11, 2018 11:58 AM EDT

Illinois dismisses safety Bennett Williams

Oct. 11, 2018 10:24 AM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Illinois has dismissed sophomore safety Bennett Williams from the football team. Team spokesman Derek Neal confirmed the...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. The Hokies have made a change behind center, with Kansas transfer Ryan Willis stepping in last week after sophomore co-captain Josh Jackson broke a bone in his leg in a stunning loss at Old Dominion. No. 24 Virginia Tech hosts No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Week 6: A ranked Red River matchup, road test for Irish

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 05, 2018 06:13 PM EDT

No. 5 Oklahoma looks to stop Army's triple option

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2018 02:52 PM EDT
Army (2-1) at No. 5 Oklahoma (3-0), 7 p.m. ET (Fox PPV) Line: Oklahoma by 31½. Series record: Oklahoma leads 2-1. WHAT'S AT...

Hopkins, Army knock off previously unbeaten Hawaii 28-21

Sep. 15, 2018 10:55 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Kelvin Hopkins is feeling confident running Army's option offense three games after three games as a starter. Hopkins didn't...

Navy cornerback Cameron Kinley (3) looks as Hawaii wide receiver Cedric Byrd (6) catches a pass for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Honolulu. Hawaii beat Navy 59-41. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Army hosts high-scoring Hawaii at Michie Stadium

Sep. 14, 2018 07:21 AM EDT

Army rushes for 449 yards, squashes Liberty 38-14

By John Kekis Sep. 08, 2018 10:49 AM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Darnell Woolfolk ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns as Army's triple option began to return to form with 449 yards rushing, and...

Army hosts Liberty looking for its 8th straight win at home

By John Kekis Sep. 07, 2018 07:39 AM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — It didn't take long for Army coach Jeff Monken to realize this year won't be quite the same as last year. Two lost fumbles in a...