its first winning season since 1996 with a 16–14 victory over SMU in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl. Army's defense was the story in the first half as the Black Knights scored a defensive touchdown on a Josh McNary fumble recovery and also picked off SMU quarterback Kyle Padron twice. The Mustangs fought back though and Padron threw two second half touchdowns to bring the contest down to one score. SMU missed a 47-yard field goal attempt to take the lead with just a few minutes remaining in the contest, and Army was able to pick up two key first downs to close out the game. Jared Hassin led the Black Knights offense with 82 yards rushing, which pushed him just over the 1,000 yard mark for the season. Army quarterback Trent Steelman was just 2 of 7 passing for 30 yards and also only rushed for 27 yards. However, despite the Black Knights ranking last in the nation in passing yards per game, it was a 22-yard pass play from Steelman to Davyd Brooks that sealed the victory. SMU's offense was paced by Padron who threw for 302 yards to go along with his two TD throws. Tailback Zach Line rushed 17 times for 103 yards, while Darius Johnson led all receivers with 9 grabs for 152 yards and a touchdown. Army senior linebacker Stephen Anderson was named the Army player of the game after contributing 14 tackles, an interception and a sack. Scoring summary First quarter 13:33 Army – Josh McNary 55 Yd Fumble Return (Alex Carlton Kick) 7–0 Army 05:26 Army – Malcolm Brown 13 Yd Run (PAT Failed) 13–0 Army Second quarter 02:39 Army – Alex Carlton 44 Yd FG 16–0 Army Third quarter 02:56 SMU – Aldrick Robinson 8 Yd Pass From Kyle Padron (Matt Szymanski Kick) 16–7 Army Fourth quarter 09:20 SMU – Darius Johnson 28 Yd Pass From Kyle Padron (Matt Szymanski Kick) 16–14 Army References Army Army Black Knights football seasons Armed Forces Bowl champion seasons Army Black Knights football