Army Black Knights at UTSA Roadrunners
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Hellums' late TD pass to Poloskey lifts Army past UTSA 27-24
Hellums completed two fourth-down passes during a 13-play, 75-yard drive that took over six minutes and ended with his 4-yard toss to Parker Poloskey with 2:49 to go. UTSA’s final drive ended on downs.
Army (6-5, 4-4 American) had to have the win in this conference finale to become bowl eligible as matchups are announced Dec. 7, before the Black Knights’ regular-season finale against Navy on Dec. 13 in Baltimore.
Owen McCown threw a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown passes to rally UTSA (6-6, 4-4), taking a 24-20 lead on his 7-yard pass to Jamel Hardy. The Roadrunners had cut the Black Knights’ lead to 20-17 on McCown’s 8-yard toss to Patrick Overmyer.
Army trailed 10-0 early then scored 17 straight points before halftime beginning with Noah Short taking a pitch and running for an 81-yard score. Jaydan Mayes took a tipped pass and ran it back for a 73-yard pick-6.
USTA wide receiver David Amador II threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Overmyer for the game's first points.
Short rushed for 127 yards on 14 carries and Hellums added 90 on 23. Hellums threw just 10 passes, completing four, including the three crucial ones in the fourth quarter. Dawson Jones kicked two field goals.
McCown was 27-of-40 for 266 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.
The loss snapped UTSA’s run of 25 straight home wins against conference opponents, which had been the longest such streak in the FBS.
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Black Knights at Roadrunners 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 7:43 | Patrick Overmyer 4 Yd pass from David Amador II (Michael Petro Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:15 | Michael Petro 32 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 13:22 | Noah Short 81 Yd Run (Dawson Jones Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 2:59 | Dawson Jones 27 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:46 | Jaydan Mayes 73 Yd Interception Return (Dawson Jones Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:27 | Dawson Jones 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 14:55 | Patrick Overmyer 8 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Michael Petro Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 9:10 | Jamel Hardy Jr. 7 Yd pass from Owen McCown (Michael Petro Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:49 | Parker Poloskey 4 Yd pass from Cale Hellums (Dawson Jones Kick) |
Statistics
 ARMY |
 UTSA |
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|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1st Downs | 18 |
| 3-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 |
| 4-5 | 4th down efficiency | 1-4 |
| 303 | Total Yards | 386 |
| 70 | Passing | 270 |
| 5/11 | Comp/Att | 28/42 |
| 6.4 | Yards per pass | 6.4 |
| 233 | Rushing | 116 |
| 50 | Rushing Attempts | 24 |
| 4.7 | Yards per rush | 4.8 |
| 0-0 | Penalties | 3-32 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 33:07 | Possession | 26:53 |
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