Army Captures Historic AAC Championship with Dominant Victory Over Tulane
In an unforgettable moment for Army football, the Black Knights claimed their first-ever conference title after 134 years, toppling Tulane 35-14 to win the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship. The victory on Friday night marked a historic achievement for Army, a program that had never captured a conference title before. The win not only secured Army’s place in the history books but also underscored a season of remarkable success under head coach Jeff Monken.
Army (11-1) is now in the midst of only its second 11-win season in program history, a feat they’ve achieved twice under Monken’s leadership. The Black Knights jumped to an early 14-0 lead in the second quarter, thanks to a stellar 72-yard run by Kanye Udoh, which set up a 3-yard touchdown run by Bryson Daily. Udoh finished the game with 158 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, while Daily added a whopping 126 yards and four touchdowns, cementing his place as one of the season’s standout players. The Black Knights dominated the game from the start, never punting, never committing a penalty, and most impressively, never turning the ball over.
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Tulane, which came into the game as the highest-scoring team in the AAC, struggled throughout the first half. A series of unforced errors, including a botched field goal attempt and consecutive turnovers, kept the Green Wave from gaining any momentum. The second turnover led to Daily’s third touchdown, putting Army up 21-0. Tulane finally got on the scoreboard in the final minute of the first half, but the damage had already been done.
The Green Wave, who had looked promising with eight consecutive wins leading up to the championship game, faced a tough road after a loss to Memphis on Thanksgiving night, which kept them from hosting the title game. Despite a strong season, they couldn’t bounce back against Army’s relentless offense and solid defense.
While Tulane’s season ended with disappointment, Army’s focus shifts to a critical game against Navy next Saturday. The rivalry game will not only determine the winner of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy but also serve as another opportunity for Army to prove its strength before the postseason.
For Army, a program with a rich football history that includes multiple national championships and Heisman Trophy winners, this conference title was a monumental moment. After decades of independence, the Black Knights faced a tough road in their first season in the AAC, but they’ve embraced the challenge. The team’s commitment to its run-heavy offense and a return to basics this season led to a dominant showing, as they rushed for 335 yards against Tulane. With their eyes set on a potential bowl game and a rivalry win over Navy, Army’s historic season is far from over.
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