Army Edges Tulane 20-17 on Last-Second Field Goal
Army edged Tulane 20-17 in New Orleans, with Cale Hellums rushing for a career-high 223 yards and Dawson Jones kicking the game-winning field goal on the final play.
New Orleans, LA, October 10, 2026 — In a closely contested matchup in New Orleans, the Army Black Knights secured a 20-17 victory over the Tulane Green Wave. The game’s outcome was decided in the final moments, with Army’s Dawson Jones successfully kicking a game-winning field goal as time expired.
The defensive struggle saw Army clinch the win thanks to a standout performance from Cale Hellums. Hellums achieved a personal best, rushing for 223 yards during the game. His significant contributions on the ground kept Army’s offense moving and set the stage for the decisive points.
The critical moment came with the score tied and only seconds remaining on the clock. Dawson Jones, a kicker for Army, was called upon to attempt the field goal. The kick was successful, clinching the narrow 20-17 win for the Black Knights and concluding the game on a dramatic note for both teams. Details regarding the specific plays leading up to the final field goal or other significant game statistics were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on wgno.com, see more information here.
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