Army outpaces FAU 56-24 with 479 rushing yards on October 17

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Army outpaces FAU 56-24 with 479 rushing yards on October 17
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Army West Point defeated Florida Atlantic 56-24 at Michie Stadium on October 17, showcasing a dominant ground game that gained 479 rushing yards. Quarterback Cale Hellums set a program record with five rushing touchdowns, contributing significantly to Army's performance and securing their third consecutive conference victory. Despite Florida Atlantic's 324 passing yards and three touchdowns, they could not keep pace with Army's powerful rushing attack. Army's success came from both their offense and capitalizing on FAU's turnovers. The loss dropped FAU to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in conference play, ending their four-game winning streak.

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  • •Cale Hellums rushed for 195 yards and five touchdowns.
  • •Army secured 479 rushing yards with eight total touchdowns.
  • •FAU's loss snapped their four-game winning streak.
  • •Army capitalized on three FAU turnovers for 21 points.
  • •Next, Florida Atlantic hosts Rice on October 24.
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  • 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Army hammers FAU 56-24 behind 479 rushing yards, 8 TD
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Cale Hellums rushes for 195 yards and a program record 5 TD in the Black Knights’ best win of 2026.

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