WEST POINT, NY.- The Army offense came out fast against Wake Forest in the inaugural Blackout game, when Kelvin Hopkins Jr. found a hole and ran it 66 yards for a touchdown on the game’s third play. Army would score again in the first, on a 59 yard touchdown from Junior Artice Hobbes IV.

Army would maintain their lead, going into the half leading 21-7 in front of a sold out crowd of the Black Knight faithful. In the second half, Army would keep their foot on the gas pedal, bending, but refusing to break on defense, and forcing an interception on the opening drive of the Demon Deacons. Wake Forest would capitalize on a missed pitch, and score a defensive touchdown, however, the momentum would stay with the Black Knights, when Fullback Matthew Lutejen would leave a pile of defenders in his wake as he rumbled in for a 67 yard touchdown of his own in the final minute of the third quarter. Army would dominate the fourth quarter, outscoring Wake Forest 27-14, to cap off another 25+ point win for the Black Knights.

Final: Army West Point: 55, Wake Forest: 28

“Absolutely beautiful” Coach Naki said of his team’s performance “It’s games like these are the exact kind you want as a coach. I couldn’t be prouder of the team right now.”

Coach Naki also stated that “[Army] will need to keep up the intensity this team has demonstrated against Ohio State and Wake Forest, I believe this team has the ability to win nine regular season games, as well as a bowl game or make a playoff run.”

Army, now 2-3, would finish with 396 rushing yards, and -1 passing yard. Next week, they travel to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-1) in their second match-up against a B1G team this season.