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Army Upsets Kansas State 24–21 as Cale Hellums Delivers Late Winner

A run-heavy plan with relentless fourth-down tries exposed Kansas State's execution issues.

Overview

  • In his first start, Cale Hellums went 7-for-11 passing and rushed 41 times for 124 yards, accounting for three touchdowns including a 14-yard score with 2:52 remaining.
  • Army ran the ball on 70 of 82 snaps, controlled possession for 40:44, and outgained Kansas State 332-247.
  • The Black Knights converted 6 of 7 fourth-down attempts, highlighted by a 2-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-goal to end the first half.
  • Kansas State briefly went back in front on Bryce Noernberg’s 99-yard kickoff return, but its final drive ended with an Avery Johnson interception just past midfield.
  • The Wildcats dropped to 1-2 with only 75 rushing yards and now face a Sept. 12 trip to Arizona, while Army improved to 1-1 heading into a Sept. 20 home game against North Texas.