Army’s Amazing Stats from Yesterday’s Armed Forces Bowl Win Shows the Power of the Triple Option Offense
December 24, 2017
Army won 42-35 yesterday over San Diego State in the Armed Forces Bowl.
- The Black Knights had the ball for 46 of the 60 minutes.
- They had 31 1st downs.
- 72% of the time on third down, Army got a first down. This is by far the best in the FBS.
- Army had 440 yards rushing.
- Finally–San Diego State scored 35 points in 14 minutes and still lost the football game.
- Army achieved their first 10-win season since 1996.
Merry Christmas and God bless!
| Matchup |  |
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|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 11 | 31 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-4 | 13-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Total Yards | 280 | 446 |
| Passing | 25 | 6 |
| Comp-Att | 6-10 | 1-4 |
| Yards per pass | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 255 | 440 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 87 |
| Yards per rush | 12.1 | 5.1 |
| Penalties | 10-82 | 4-47 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 14:00 | 46:00 |
