The Army football Black Knights kicked off Week Five’s FBS schedule with a commanding 42-14 victory over the Temple Owls on Thursday night in Philadelphia. This win marks Army’s impressive 4-0 start, a feat achieved only twice in the last 28 years, previously occurring in the 1996 and 2021 seasons. With this victory, Army has now extended its winning streak to eight games, tying them with Missouri for the longest active streak in the nation. Currently, they sit atop the AAC standings in their inaugural season in the league with a 3-0 conference record.
The Black Knights showcased their offensive prowess, recording season-highs of 489 total yards and 417 rushing yards. Quarterback Bryson Daily led the charge with three rushing touchdowns, supported by Kanye Udoh and Noah Short, who each added another touchdown. Army dominated the time of possession, holding the ball for 35:14 compared to Temple’s 24:40. Temple struggled significantly, with their first six possessions ending in punts, and half of their total possessions lasting four plays or fewer.
While the 4-0 start is a positive development for Army, head coach Jeff Monken will be focusing on improving ball security in the coming week. The Black Knights fumbled twice during the game, but Temple was unable to recover either of the loose balls. In a controversial moment, a potential strip sack on Daily was ruled an incomplete pass after a review, frustrating the sparse crowd of Temple fans.
On the other hand, it was a disappointing night for Temple and head coach Stan Drayton. After a promising 45-29 victory over Utah State last week, the Owls failed to find their rhythm against Army. They finished the game with -5 rushing yards, were sacked seven times, and never made it into the red zone, allowing an alarming 7.8 yards per play to the Black Knights.
Looking ahead, Army will continue its 2024 campaign on October 5 with a noon ET conference matchup against Tulsa. Meanwhile, Temple, now 1-4, will attempt to rebound next week against UConn at 3:30 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
