Hellums runs for 5 touchdowns as Army rolls over FAU 56-24

Quarterback Cale Hellums led Army to an impressive 56-24 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Hellums contributed significantly with a remarkable 195-yard rushing performance and scored five touchdowns, showcasing Army's dominant ground game.

The Black Knights (4-2, 3-1 American Conference) dominated the opening possessions, scoring on their first seven drives. After Florida Atlantic (4-2, 1-1) matched Army's first two scores, they struggled to keep pace with Army's relentless offense. Army's ground attack was the clear standout, accumulating 479 total yards and 60 rushing attempts, with the team holding possession for an additional 10 minutes compared to their opponent.

Hellums was instrumental from the very start, intercepting a pass by FAU quarterback Caden Veltkamp and sprinting 30 yards for a touchdown on the very next play. His scoring prowess continued, as he added three more rushing touchdowns, including an impressive 58-yard run in the second quarter that extended Army's halftime lead to 35-14.

Another standout moment came midway through the third quarter when Jake Rendina broke free on a middle-of-the-field run, racing 61 yards for a score. The relentless Army offense came to a brief halt midway through the fourth quarter as they opted to punt, but Bryson Luter answered with a 69-yard touchdown run to keep Army's lead intact.

Hellums capped off the game with a short touchdown run early in the fourth quarter, while Redina finished with an outstanding 86 yards on the day, contributing to Army's dominant performance. Luter rounded out the scoring with a 78-yard touchdown run. Army averaged a solid eight yards per carry throughout the game, highlighting their efficient and effective ground strategy.