Air Force edges Army 24-21, claims Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

Air Force defeated Army 24-21 on November 7 in a college football matchup, securing its first Commander-in-Chief's Trophy since 2022. Special teams errors contributed to Army's struggles, allowing Air Force to build a 10-point halftime lead. Army head coach Jeff Monken expressed disappointment over lapses in the second half. Air Force, facing backup quarterbacks, executed critical plays down the stretch, including a touchdown pass from Evan Medders to Simon Kilbee early in the fourth quarter. Army now has a week off before facing East Carolina on November 21, while Air Force will host San Jose State on November 14.

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