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November 12, 2026 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. – In the third quarter of Army's game against Air Force, sophomore Bryson Luter provided a spark for the Black Knight offense. He guided Army to a pair of touchdowns and a 21-17 lead. Over the course of two scoring drives, Luter rushed for 82 yards on seven carries and his second career rushing touchdown to give the Black Knights the lead as the fourth quarter of the rivalry began.
Providing a spark to Army's offense is what Luter is supposed to do when he is called upon by head coach Jeff Monken.
Providing a spark to Army's offense is what Luter is growing comfortable doing for the Black Knights.
"Going into the first game of the year against Bryant, Coach Worley (Army's offensive coordinator) told me to always be ready to play," said the engineering psychology major. "He said, 'You never know when your number is going to be called.'" It was something that I took very seriously. His words are especially important in how I prepare for each game."
Luter was ready as he made his career debut with 49 rushing yards in the Black Knights' season-opening win against Bryant. He was ready again with 78 rushing yards and the first rushing touchdown of his career against Florida Atlantic. His score against the Owls came on a career-long 69-yard run. He was also ready against Memphis, as he totaled 49 yards rushing on the road and in the rain against the Tigers.
He was especially prepared against Air Force.
He took over at the quarterback position on the Black Knights' second drive of the third quarter. His lightning-quick first step led him to a 39-yard carry on his first career of the game. Luter then proceeded to gain 13 yards on the next four plays to put Army on the doorstep of the end zone at the one-yard line. Starting quarterback Cale Hellums then bullied his way into the end zone to bring Army within three at 17-14.
On the ensuing possession, Army's defense held the Falcons to nine yards on four plays and gained a turnover on downs. The defensive stop meant Luter and the Black Knights' offense were back in business at Air Force 34-yard line.
Three plays later, Luter rushed left for 19 yards and a 21-17 lead for the Black Knights.
"Against Bryant I was very excited because it was something new," said Luter. "Following that game, it was all about getting snaps game after game after game, growing more comfortable, and understanding that at the end of the day it's football. It's the same sport we have all been playing since kindergarten.
"The opportunity to go out there and be able to showcase my abilities; being able to do the things I've done behind this great offensive unit has been exciting."
Monken and his staff made it a priority to give Luter meaningful snaps in each game this season. Luter has played in six of Army's nine games and has rushed for 258 yards on 23 carries for an incredible 11.2 yards per attempt average. He's fifth on the team in rushing and one of only four Black Knights with a double-digit yards per rush average.
"I thought Bryson did a good job; he certainly gave us a spark," said Monken following his team's game against Air Force. "We've got a lot of confidence in Bryson. I thought he gave us an edge when he was in there and made some nice plays. It was good to see him be as productive as he was."
Luter has made a habit of breaking off explosive runs in the first six games of his career.
He's totaled rushes of 69 yards against Florida Atlantic, 39 against Air Force, and 29 yards at Memphis. He totaled his career-high of nine carries against Air Force.
"It all goes back to practice," said Luter. "We have a set of plays that we gameplan, and I have a chance to run those plays in practice. When I see a play in practice and it doesn't quite look how I want it to look, I am able to make that adjustment in a game. I have confidence that I can rely on my capabilities and my God-given ability when I go out there in a game. In a game I can react and make plays."
While Luter continues to prepare himself for his next opportunity, he knows that he is running behind one of the nation's top offensive line groups.
"To be blessed to have an offensive line that is so deep and so experienced and who all understand the offense so well is a blessing," said Luter.
With the success of running the ball that Luter has achieved in his second season at Army, he credits Hellums with helping him achieve much of his success.
"Cale is an absolute gamer," said Luter. "He goes out there and performs. You understand why you see what you do in games is because of how he practices. He makes throws on the run and makes incredible reads, which then force me to showcase what I can do to get to the level that he is performing at to try to get to his level. We push each other day in and day out to be the best versions of ourselves so our offense benefits from both of us when we are in the game."
For Army's Bryson Luter, iron sharpens iron while providing a spark for the Black Knight offense.
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Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
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Providing a spark to Army's offense is what Luter is supposed to do when he is called upon by head coach Jeff Monken.
Providing a spark to Army's offense is what Luter is growing comfortable doing for the Black Knights.
"Going into the first game of the year against Bryant, Coach Worley (Army's offensive coordinator) told me to always be ready to play," said the engineering psychology major. "He said, 'You never know when your number is going to be called.'" It was something that I took very seriously. His words are especially important in how I prepare for each game."
Luter was ready as he made his career debut with 49 rushing yards in the Black Knights' season-opening win against Bryant. He was ready again with 78 rushing yards and the first rushing touchdown of his career against Florida Atlantic. His score against the Owls came on a career-long 69-yard run. He was also ready against Memphis, as he totaled 49 yards rushing on the road and in the rain against the Tigers.
He was especially prepared against Air Force.
He took over at the quarterback position on the Black Knights' second drive of the third quarter. His lightning-quick first step led him to a 39-yard carry on his first career of the game. Luter then proceeded to gain 13 yards on the next four plays to put Army on the doorstep of the end zone at the one-yard line. Starting quarterback Cale Hellums then bullied his way into the end zone to bring Army within three at 17-14.
On the ensuing possession, Army's defense held the Falcons to nine yards on four plays and gained a turnover on downs. The defensive stop meant Luter and the Black Knights' offense were back in business at Air Force 34-yard line.
Three plays later, Luter rushed left for 19 yards and a 21-17 lead for the Black Knights.
"Against Bryant I was very excited because it was something new," said Luter. "Following that game, it was all about getting snaps game after game after game, growing more comfortable, and understanding that at the end of the day it's football. It's the same sport we have all been playing since kindergarten.
"The opportunity to go out there and be able to showcase my abilities; being able to do the things I've done behind this great offensive unit has been exciting."
Monken and his staff made it a priority to give Luter meaningful snaps in each game this season. Luter has played in six of Army's nine games and has rushed for 258 yards on 23 carries for an incredible 11.2 yards per attempt average. He's fifth on the team in rushing and one of only four Black Knights with a double-digit yards per rush average.
"I thought Bryson did a good job; he certainly gave us a spark," said Monken following his team's game against Air Force. "We've got a lot of confidence in Bryson. I thought he gave us an edge when he was in there and made some nice plays. It was good to see him be as productive as he was."
Luter has made a habit of breaking off explosive runs in the first six games of his career.
He's totaled rushes of 69 yards against Florida Atlantic, 39 against Air Force, and 29 yards at Memphis. He totaled his career-high of nine carries against Air Force.
"It all goes back to practice," said Luter. "We have a set of plays that we gameplan, and I have a chance to run those plays in practice. When I see a play in practice and it doesn't quite look how I want it to look, I am able to make that adjustment in a game. I have confidence that I can rely on my capabilities and my God-given ability when I go out there in a game. In a game I can react and make plays."
While Luter continues to prepare himself for his next opportunity, he knows that he is running behind one of the nation's top offensive line groups.
"To be blessed to have an offensive line that is so deep and so experienced and who all understand the offense so well is a blessing," said Luter.
With the success of running the ball that Luter has achieved in his second season at Army, he credits Hellums with helping him achieve much of his success.
"Cale is an absolute gamer," said Luter. "He goes out there and performs. You understand why you see what you do in games is because of how he practices. He makes throws on the run and makes incredible reads, which then force me to showcase what I can do to get to the level that he is performing at to try to get to his level. We push each other day in and day out to be the best versions of ourselves so our offense benefits from both of us when we are in the game."
For Army's Bryson Luter, iron sharpens iron while providing a spark for the Black Knight offense.
Secure Your Seats
There is no setting quite like West Point. To purchase directly online now, visit GoArmyWestPoint.com/ticketsor call 1-877-TIX-ARMY.
Need other ticket options? Complete the form HERE identifying your ticket interests and an Army representative will contact you!
Army West Point Athletic Association, Inc. (AWPAA)
AWPAA is an IRS code 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation established to execute the United States Military Academy's intercollegiate athletics program. AWPAA is led by a board of directors that provides guidance to the director of athletics, who serves as the primary advisor to the USMA Superintendent and the USMA leadership on all NCAA operations. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army values through an extraordinary Division I athletic experience.
—www.goarmywestpoint.com—
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