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Hellums Runs for 5 Touchdowns as Army Rolls over FAU 56-24
Army scored on its first seven possessions as its nation-leading ground game piled up 479 yards and held the ball 10 minutes longer, officials said.
On Saturday, Quarterback Cale Hellums ran for 195 yards and five touchdowns, leading The Black Knights to a 56-24 victory over Florida Atlantic.
The nation's leading ground game piled up 479 yards on 60 runs, allowing Army to hold the ball for 10 more minutes than the Owls.
Elijah Walton's opening interception set up Samari Howard's 30-yard touchdown run, while Jake Rendina added a 61-yard score and Bryson Luter went 69 yards for a final touchdown.
FAU quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, but the Owls could not match Army's pace as the Black Knights scored on their first seven possessions.
Army travels to Tulsa on Friday night, while Florida Atlantic hosts Rice next Saturday, setting up contrasting matchups for both teams.