Army tops Florida Atlantic 56-24 at Michie Stadium

Army defeated Florida Atlantic 56-24 on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Michie Stadium in a conference matchup. The Black Knights, who entered the game with a 3-2 record, secured the victory against the Florida Atlantic Owls, who had a 4-1 record prior to the contest.

Quarterback Cale Hellums led the Army offense, rushing for 195 yards and scoring five touchdowns. The Black Knights' dominant performance resulted in a decisive win over the Owls.

The game began with a defensive play for Army, as Elijah Walton intercepted a pass from Florida Atlantic quarterback Caden Veltkamp. Samari Howard returned the interception 30 yards for a touchdown on the first snap of the game.

Army had been favored by 3 points in the opening line for the contest. The Black Knights' offense, which averaged 415.8 yards per game overall, outperformed the Owls in this American Conference clash.

Florida Atlantic had previously earned a 51-49 win over Rice, a game highlighted by nine touchdowns of at least 30 yards. In that matchup, Easton Messer recorded 262 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns. However, the Owls were unable to replicate that offensive output against Army at Michie Stadium.

The result extends Army's recent form, following a 38-35 victory over Tulsa where kicker Dawson Jones hit a game-winning field goal. The loss ends Florida Atlantic's previous winning streak, as they had won their last four games before facing the Black Knights.