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FILE - Army Black Knights's Bryson Daily runs against the Navy Midshipmen during the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Expected Trump visit punctuates Army-Navy game featuring overachieving squads

By George Gerbo - The Washington Times

Army quarterback Bryson Daily, second left, celebrates with teammates after the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game against Tulane Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in West Point, N.Y. Army won 35-14. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Bryson for Heisman? Army coach thinks QB Daily deserves to be considered

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

The Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Knights line up for the snap at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NCAA football game at Gillette Stadium Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Army and Navy are each 5-0 for the 1st time since 1945. They could play twice this year, too

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken looks on against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y., in the 121st playing of the Army-Navy game. Army has a 9-2 record and was planning to play in the Independence Bowl. When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. The Black Knights could be in line should some bowl-bound team find itself dealing with COVID-19 issues. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

After cancellation, Army finds new bowl, will play WVU

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Army quarterback Cade Ballard, right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates Jordyn Law, Noah Knapp (65) and Mike Johnson (59) during an NCAA college football game against UTSA on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in San Antonio, Texas. Army won 28-16. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

Army purring again under coach Jeff Monken

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - Army head coach Jeff Monken watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Monken has his Black Knights back in the national rankings after an off year, but in this crazy season they suddenly have a forced bye week that actually might be a blessing in disguise. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Army surge shortcircuited by coronavirus

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - Army head coach Jeff Monken watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Michigan won 24-21 in overtime. Army now has an 12-game slate, eight in the friendly confines of Michie Stadium where the Corps of Cadets will give the home team a decided advantage with no fans allowed. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Army hoping for a turnaround season with 8 home games

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Monken says his Black Knights are coping with the cancellation of spring ball because of the novel coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)

Army coach Monken says players adapting to virus disruption

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Army coach Jeff Monken watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Army faces VMI on Saturday, Monken says he never gets too emotional on Senior Day. This time might be different. In his six seasons at West Point, Monken has transformed the Black Knights from an afterthought into a team to be reckoned with, and this senior class of 30 has been an integral part of that transformation. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Army says good-bye to 30 seniors before home finale vs VMI

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Army visits Georgia State looking to end 2-game skid

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Tulane's Merek Glover (62) celebrates a go-ahead field goal with holder Ryan Wright (97) in front of Houston' Gleson Sprewell (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Tulane won 38-31. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Army hosts Tulane aiming to extend home winning streak to 16

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Army is coming off a year like no other in the storied history of the football program. Coach Monken is ready for an encore. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)

Army football looks to keep the good times rolling

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Coach Monken finished last season in rarefied air with a school-record 11 wins. Maintaining that standard of excellence is the goal.(AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)

Army tries to maintain excellence after record-setting 2018

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army coach Jeff Monken shouts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Under Monken's leadership, the Black Knights had an academy-record 11 wins last season and a final ranking of No. 19 in the AP Top 25. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Army’s Jeff Monken still facing same recruiting challenges

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Army’s Jeff Monken selected George Munger coach of the year.

Associated Press

Army running back Jordan Asberry (3) rushes the ball against Houston during the first half of Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Hopkins has 5 TDs, No. 22 Army routs Houston 70-14

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Army running back Darnell Woolfolk (33) carries as Oklahoma linebacker Curtis Bolton (18) defends during an NCAA college football game between Army and Oklahoma in Norman, Okla. Army will face Houston on Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth, Texas. In an era where aerial assaults are the norm, Army coach Jeff Monken maintains a simple formula for success--keep the ball--and nobody does that better than the No. 22 Black Knights (10-2) with their potent triple option and stable of bruising runners. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

No. 22 Army going for 1st 11-win season in Armed Forces Bowl

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Army's Kelvin Hopkins Jr. drops back during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Army fullback Darnell Woolfolk a big key to team’s success

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

President Donald Trump meets with Navy player Anthony Gargiulo ahead of an NCAA college football game between Army and Navy, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Army beats Navy for 3rd straight time and Trump at game

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Army bowl eligible again, tops E Michigan 37-22

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press