Holy smokes, did you see that finish?! Army just pulled off a wild 20-17 win against Tulane, and it came down to the absolute final play. Cale Hellums went off for a career-high 223 rushing yards, but it was Dawson Jones who drilled the 25-yard field goal at the buzzer to seal it up. What a game.
Cale Hellums: A One-Man Wrecking Crew
Man, Hellums was absolutely unstoppable yesterday. He didn’t just break tackles, he shattered his career high, rushing for a mind-boggling 223 yards. His previous best was 155 yards, also against Tulane last season. Think about that. He scored both of Army’s touchdowns, keeping them in the fight when Tulane tried to pull away. And when it mattered most, after the Army D made a huge stop on fourth down at their own 33 with four minutes left, who do you think led the drive? Hellums, baby! He drove them 58 yards on 12 plays, setting up Jones for the game-winning kick. He barely even threw the ball, just 3 completions for 19 yards on 6 attempts. Why throw it when you can just run wild?
The Fourth Quarter Chaos That Sealed The Deal
This game was a defensive slugfest for three quarters, with Tulane clinging to a 10-7 lead. Then the fourth quarter hit and things went BONKERS. Army put together a 61-yard drive, capped by a Jones field goal to tie it. But before you could even catch your breath, Tulane snatched the lead right back! Kadin Semonza hit Jaylin Lucas with a 39-yard touchdown pass just three plays later, making it 17-10. Seriously, the momentum swings were wild! But Hellums wasn’t having any of it. On Army’s very next drive, he ripped off a 58-yard run on the second play to tie it up again. That’s guts right there. And the defense? After giving up 503 yards last week in a tough 31-29 loss to Louisiana Tech, they stepped up big time, holding Tulane to just 280 total yards yesterday. That crucial fourth-down stop late in the game? Absolute game-changer.
What’s Next For Army and Tulane
So, with that insane win, Army moves to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the American Conference. Tulane drops to 2-3 and 0-1 in conference play. Army is gonna ride this wave into next Saturday, heading to Florida Atlantic. Tulane has a quick turnaround, hosting Memphis on Friday. You know they’ll be fired up after that gut-punch of a loss. But for now, let’s just appreciate that grit from Army and Cale Hellums’ monster day!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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