The 2010 Army Black Knights football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Black Knights, led by second-year head coach Rich Ellerson played their home games at the Michie Stadium. By winning six regular season games, Army became bowl-eligible for the first time since the 1996 season. They were invited to the Armed Forces Bowl in University Park, Texas, replacing a team from the Mountain West Conference. They defeated SMU, 16–14, in the bowl game to finish the season 7–6, their first winning season since 1996. Schedule Roster LB Josh McNary, Sr. Game summaries Eastern Michigan The Black Knights defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles for the third consecutive year, this being the second of the three decided by less than a touchdown. The game was tied twice and there were three lead changes. The teams combined for 594 yards rushing and only 96 yards passing. The game was delayed for about 12 minutes early in the second quarter when the public address system, the scoreboard, and the lights on the west (pressbox) side of the stadium went out. The lights eventually regained power, but the scoreboard and public address system remained inoperable for the remainder of the game. Notable performances included Army running back Jared Hassin's three touchdowns, 142 yards rushing by EMU's Dwayne Priest, and 126 yards rushing by EMU quarterback Alex Gillett. Scoring summary 1st quarter 14:56 EMU – Dwayne Priest 5-yard run (Sean Graham kick) 0–7 EMU 6:01 Army – Jared Hassin 3-yard run (Alex Carlton kick) 7–7 2nd quarter 1:00 Army – Jared Hassin 3-yard run (Alex Carlton kick) 14–7 Army 0:35 EMU – Dwayne Priest 5-yard run (Sean Graham kick) 14–14 3rd quarter 14:55 Army – Patrick Mealy 11-yard run (Alex Carlton kick) 21–14 Army 10:30 Army – Alex Carlton 42-yard field goal 24–14 Army 8:25 EMU – Alex Gillett 1-yard run (Sean Graham kick failed) 24–20 Army 4th quarter 3:03 EMU – Ben Thayer 10-yard pass from Alex Gillett (Sean Graham kick) 24–27 EMU 0:44 Army – Jared Hassin 7-yard run (Alex Carlton kick) 31–27 Army Hawai'i Scott Enos kicked a 31-yard field goal with 7 seconds remaining in the game to propel Hawai'i to a 31–28 come-from-behind victory over Army. The game was head coach Rich Ellerson's first against his alma mater. Hawai'i jumped out to a 21–0 lead on