Army Black Knights is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -1.5. Army Black Knights enters the season with a power rating of -1.5, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Army Black Knights host Bryant next in Week 1. In 2025, Army Black Knights went 6-6 overall, 6-6 against the spread, and 4-8 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Army Black Knights Power Rating of -1.5 is 1.7 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Army Black Knights have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 10,020 miles, ranking 33th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Bryant | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | South Florida | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | — | Bye | |
| Week 4 | Temple | 120 mi | 241 mi |
| Week 5 | Louisiana Tech | 1,197 mi | 2,636 mi |
| Week 6 | Tulane | Home | 2,636 mi |
| Week 7 | Florida Atlantic | Home | 2,636 mi |
| Week 8 | Tulsa | 1,237 mi | 5,109 mi |
| Week 9 | Memphis | 970 mi | 7,050 mi |
| Week 10 | Air Force | Home | 7,050 mi |
| Week 11 | — | Bye | |
| Week 12 | East Carolina | Home | 7,050 mi |
| Week 13 | Rice | 1,445 mi | 9,940 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | Navy | 40 mi | 10,020 mi |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
Army returns a veteran offensive line anchored by four-year starting center Brady Small, and a quarterback in Cale Hellums who led the nation in carries last season with 304. The Black Knights will lean on Hellums and sophomore Godspower Nwawuihe, who rushed for 171 yards and two long touchdowns in the Fenway Bowl, to control the clock and wear down defenses. The challenge is replacing Noah Short's 1,009 all-purpose yards and finding more balance after Hellums handled 40 percent of the carries in 2025.
Army enters the season with eight new defensive starters and a first-year coordinator in Daryl Dixon. The strength is up front with senior nose tackle Kody Harris-Miller, junior end Jack Bousum, and senior end Dillon Stowers. The biggest question is at inside linebacker, where sophomores Bryson Banks and Elijah Walton are expected to step in after the departures of captains Kalib Fortner and Andon Thomas. Cornerback Jaydan Mayes is the only returning starter in the secondary and must lead a young group that includes sophomore Julian Porter.
Junior kicker Dawson Jones made 15 field goals last season, the most by an Army kicker since 2010, and enters the year on a five-make streak that includes a walk-off winner against Air Force. Senior punter James Wagenseller averaged 43.1 yards per punt and is a proven field-position weapon. These two specialists give Army a consistent advantage in close games and can flip the field against any opponent.
Army's path to an American Athletic Conference title starts with a Week 2 home game against South Florida, which will serve as an early barometer for the team's competitiveness. The Black Knights have the offensive experience to challenge for the league crown, but the inexperience on defense, especially at inside linebacker and in the secondary, must develop quickly. A strong start could build momentum for a run at the conference championship.
Army's program is built on physicality, discipline, and a unique culture that opposing coaches respect. As one American assistant noted, the Black Knights play clean, play the right way, and consistently win 9-10 games despite having no transfer portal. This identity, combined with a veteran offensive line and a proven quarterback, gives Army a reliable floor and the ability to compete in every game, even as younger defenders gain experience.
Army Black Knights is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Army Black Knights holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -1.5, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Army Black Knights's home field advantage rating is 1.6 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Army Black Knights travels 10,020 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 33th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Army Black Knights: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -1.5.
