Army Dominates Tulane 35-14 in Week 15 Matchup
Army defeated Tulane 35-14 on Saturday in Week 15, with the Black Knights controlling most of the contest. Army scored touchdowns in each quarter, opening with 7 points in the first quarter and adding 14 more in the second to take a commanding lead. Tulane's offense managed only a touchdown in the second quarter on a 42-yard completion from Darian Mensah to Mario Williams, then added another score in the fourth quarter. Army's defense proved stifling throughout, while the Black Knights' rushing attack provided consistent pressure. Tulane quarterback Darian Mensah led all passers with 209 yards, while Makhi Hughes rushed for 66 yards for the Green Wave. For Army, Casey Reynolds led receivers with 9 catches. The game saw significant momentum swings, including a notable 72-yard run by Kanye Udoh that set up Army's offense in the second quarter. Army's defense held firm in crucial situations, limiting Tulane's scoring opportunities and securing a convincing victory at home.
AI-generated recap · Aug 26, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tulane | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
 Army | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Tulane | Army |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 17-25 | 2-2 |
| Pass Yards | 209 | 17 |
| Rush Yards | 115 | 338 |
| Total Yards | 324 | 355 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd Down | 5-10 | 4-9 |
| Penalties | 6-45 | 0-0 |
| Possession | 25:40 | 34:20 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Trey Gronotte kickoff for 59 yds , Rayshawn Pleasant return for 18 yds to the TULN 24
Makhi Hughes run for 4 yds to the TULN 28
Makhi Hughes run for 9 yds to the TULN 37 for a 1ST down
Makhi Hughes run for 6 yds to the TULN 43
Darian Mensah pass complete to Mario Williams for 30 yds to the ARMY 27 for a 1ST down
(12:27) PENALTY TUL False Start (Brown,Yulkeith) 5 yards from ARMY27 to ARMY32. NO PLAY.
Yulkeith Brown run for 2 yds to the ARMY 30
Darian Mensah pass incomplete to Dontae Fleming
Darian Mensah pass complete to Mario Williams for 11 yds to the ARMY 19
Brice Busch run for a loss of 9 yards to the ARMY 28 Brice Busch fumbled, recovered by TULN Brice Busch
Noah Short run for 17 yds to the ARMY 45 for a 1ST down
Kanye Udoh run for 5 yds to the 50 yard line
Kanye Udoh run for 6 yds to the TULN 44 for a 1ST down
Noah Short run for 3 yds to the TULN 41
Bryson Daily run for 1 yd to the TULN 40
PENALTY TUL Offside (Petersen,Parker) 5 yards from TUL40 to TUL35. NO PLAY.
Kanye Udoh run for no gain to the TULN 35
Bryson Daily run for 4 yds to the TULN 31 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 11 yds to the TULN 20 for a 1ST down Tulane Penalty, Face Mask (10 yards) (Sam Howard) to the TULN 10 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 3 yds to the TULN 7
Kanye Udoh run for 2 yds to the TULN 5
Bryson Daily run for 5 yds for a TD (Trey Gronotte KICK)
Trey Gronotte kickoff for 55 yds , Rayshawn Pleasant return for 24 yds to the TULN 34
Makhi Hughes run for 2 yds to the TULN 36
Makhi Hughes run for 1 yd to the TULN 37
Darian Mensah run for 13 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
Shaadie Clayton-Johnson run for 2 yds to the ARMY 48
Darian Mensah pass complete to Alex Bauman for 11 yds to the ARMY 37 for a 1ST down
Shaadie Clayton-Johnson run for 9 yds to the ARMY 28
Darian Mensah run for 5 yds to the ARMY 23 for a 1ST down
Makhi Hughes run for 12 yds to the ARMY 11 for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah pass incomplete to Mario Williams
Makhi Hughes run for 4 yds to the ARMY 7
PENALTY TUL False Start (Murphy,Vincent) 5 yards from ARMY07 to ARMY12. NO PLAY.
Darian Mensah sacked by Elo Modozie for a loss of 8 yards to the ARMY 20
Patrick Durkin 38 yd FG MISSED
Noah Short run for 5 yds to the ARMY 25
Kanye Udoh run for 72 yds to the TULN 3 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 3 yds for a TD (Trey Gronotte KICK)
Trey Gronotte kickoff for 62 yds , Rayshawn Pleasant return for 35 yds to the TULN 38 Rayshawn Pleasant fumbled, recovered by TULN Tommy Zitiello
Kanye Udoh run for 3 yds to the TULN 35
Noah Short run for 4 yds to the TULN 31
Bryson Daily run for 2 yds to the TULN 29
Bryson Daily run for 2 yds to the TULN 27 for a 1ST down
Kanye Udoh run for 2 yds to the TULN 25
Noah Short run for 14 yds to the TULN 11 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 3 yds to the TULN 8
Bryson Daily run for 2 yds to the TULN 6
Bryson Daily run for 2 yds to the TULN 4
Tyrell Robinson run for no gain to the TULN 4
Makhi Hughes run for 9 yds to the TULN 13
Makhi Hughes run for 7 yds to the TULN 20 for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah pass intercepted Andon Thomas return for 16 yds to the TULN 21
Kanye Udoh run for 2 yds to the TULN 19
Bryson Daily run for 11 yds to the TULN 8 for a 1ST down
Kanye Udoh run for 1 yd to the TULN 7
Bryson Daily run for 3 yds to the TULN 4
Bryson Daily run for 4 yds for a TD (Trey Gronotte KICK)
Trey Gronotte kickoff for 37 yds , Alex Bauman return for 12 yds to the TULN 40
Darian Mensah run for 8 yds to the TULN 48
Darian Mensah pass complete to Makhi Hughes for 10 yds to the ARMY 42 for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah pass incomplete to Dontae Fleming
Darian Mensah pass complete to Mario Williams for 42 yds for a TD (Patrick Durkin KICK)
Patrick Durkin kickoff for 52 yds , Tyrell Robinson return for 12 yds to the ARMY 25
Jake Rendina run for 4 yds to the ARMY 29
End of 2nd Quarter
Kanye Udoh run for 4 yds to the ARMY 29
Bryson Daily run for 3 yds to the ARMY 32
Kanye Udoh run for 4 yds to the ARMY 36 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily pass complete to Noah Short for 8 yds to the ARMY 44
Kanye Udoh run for 14 yds to the TULN 42 for a 1ST down
Kanye Udoh run for 3 yds to the TULN 39
Noah Short run for 2 yds to the TULN 37
Noah Short run for no gain to the TULN 37
Bryson Daily pass complete to Casey Reynolds for 9 yds to the TULN 28 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 21 yds to the TULN 7 for a 1ST down Tulane Penalty, Defensive Offside (Patrick Jenkins) declined for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 7 yds for a TD (Trey Gronotte KICK)
Trey Gronotte kickoff for 54 yds , Rayshawn Pleasant return for 29 yds to the TULN 40
Makhi Hughes run for a loss of 1 yard to the TULN 39
Darian Mensah run for 6 yds to the TULN 45
Makhi Hughes run for a loss of 1 yard to the TULN 44
Darian Mensah pass complete to Shazz Preston for 16 yds to the ARMY 40 for a 1ST down
PENALTY TUL False Start (Bauman,Alex) 5 yards from ARMY40 to ARMY45. NO PLAY.
Darian Mensah pass complete to Alex Bauman for 11 yds to the ARMY 34
Darian Mensah pass complete to Mario Williams for 3 yds to the ARMY 31
Makhi Hughes run for 1 yd to the ARMY 30 for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah pass complete to Yulkeith Brown for 12 yds to the ARMY 18 for a 1ST down
Tulane Penalty, UNR: Unnecessary Roughness (-15 Yards) to the ARMY 25
Darian Mensah pass complete to Yulkeith Brown for 9 yds to the ARMY 16
Darian Mensah run for no gain to the ARMY 16
Darian Mensah pass incomplete to Yulkeith Brown
Kanye Udoh run for 3 yds to the ARMY 19
Noah Short run for 5 yds to the ARMY 24
Bryson Daily run for 1 yd to the ARMY 25
Bryson Daily run for 6 yds to the ARMY 31 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 1 yd to the ARMY 32
Kanye Udoh run for 11 yds to the ARMY 43 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 2 yds to the ARMY 45
Kanye Udoh run for 17 yds to the TULN 38 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 11 yds to the TULN 27 for a 1ST down
Kanye Udoh run for 1 yd to the TULN 26
Bryson Daily run for 10 yds to the TULN 16 for a 1ST down
Bryson Daily run for 5 yds to the TULN 11
Kanye Udoh run for 2 yds to the TULN 9
Bryson Daily run for 3 yds to the TULN 6 for a 1ST down
Kanye Udoh run for 1 yd for a TD (Trey Gronotte KICK)
Trey Gronotte kickoff for 65 yds , Rayshawn Pleasant return for 20 yds to the TULN 20
Darian Mensah pass complete to Mario Williams for 14 yds to the TULN 34 for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah run for a loss of 3 yards to the TULN 31 Darian Mensah fumbled, recovered by TULN Darian Mensah
Darian Mensah pass complete to Makhi Hughes for 3 yds to the TULN 34
Darian Mensah pass complete to Yulkeith Brown for 9 yds to the TULN 43
Darian Mensah run for 7 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah pass complete to Makhi Hughes for 9 yds to the ARMY 41
Darian Mensah pass incomplete to Mario Williams
Arnold Barnes III run for 4 yds to the ARMY 37 for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah pass incomplete to Reggie Brown
Darian Mensah run for no gain to the ARMY 37
Darian Mensah run for 13 yds to the ARMY 24 for a 1ST down
Darian Mensah pass incomplete to Mario Williams
Darian Mensah pass complete to Mario Williams for 9 yds to the ARMY 15
Makhi Hughes run for 7 yds to the ARMY 8 for a 1ST down
Makhi Hughes run for 6 yds to the ARMY 2
Darian Mensah pass complete to Alex Bauman for 2 yds for a TD (Patrick Durkin KICK)
D. Coleman takes a knee
D. Coleman takes a knee