Army needed a win in the worst way on Saturday following its devastating season-opening loss, and the Black Knights delivered in a most improbable way.

Army rallied from a 13-0 deficit and posted a 24-21 victory at Kansas State , evening its record at 1-1.

"Just gritty toughness got us through this,'' head coach Jeff Monken said. "I am so proud of them. They willed this victory.''

Junior Cael Hellums made his first start - in place of injured quarterback Dewayne Coleman - and performed the same feat as Coleman in his first and only start in 2024 with a victory. Hellums set a school record for quarterback carries with 41, and directed four scoring drives.

Down 13-0 just before halftime, Army did not allow another point on defense and its offense refused to yield the ball to Kansas S

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