Army defeated Air Force 20-17 in Week 10 action, covering the 1-point spread in a tightly contested matchup. The Black Knights scored early with a 40-yard touchdown pass from C. Hellums to N. Short in the first quarter, establishing momentum with a 7-3 lead after one. Army extended their advantage to 10-3 by halftime before Air Force answered with a touchdown in the third quarter to close the gap to 10-7.

The fourth quarter proved decisive, with Army outscoring Air Force 10-7 to secure the victory. Cale Hellums led Army's rushing attack with 98 yards, while Briggs Bartosh paced the receiving corps with 8 catches. Air Force's Liam Szarka completed 161 passing yards in a losing effort. The game went under the 48.5-point total, finishing with a combined 37 points. Army's defense made key plays throughout, including an interception by G. Shields in the third quarter that shifted field position in Army's favor.