Army Edges Tulane 20-17 on Walk-Off Field Goal

Army beat Tulane 20-17 on Oct. 10, 2026, at Michie Stadium when Dawson Jones made a 25-yard field goal as time expired. Cale Hellums carried 38 times for a career-high 223 yards, including a 58-yard run that tied the game at 17 with 6:54 left. Army moved to 3-2 (2-1 American); Tulane fell to 2-3 (0-1). The Black Knights outgained Tulane 348-280 and 329-122 on the ground and held the ball 35:34 to 24:26. Will Hall said his offense had to make early layups, not windmill dunks, because a lead changes how a team like Army plays, and that Army made one more play. Dickson Agu cited urgency with details. Kadin Semonza said people can talk about drops but that when it was his time on the final drive he did not win it, so the loss falls on his shoulders. Stars and Stripes and Sports Illustrated disagree on Hellums's prior career high—155 versus 163—both from last season against Tulane. Army scored first after a Tulane interception on the opening drive. Tulane led 17-10 on a Lucas touchdown catch after a Smith kickoff return before Hellums's long run and Jones's walk-off kick.