Postgame Notes: Army vs. WKU

TEAM

WKU won the toss and elected to defer.
Game captains Cole Christiansen, Kelvin Hopkins Jr. and Elijah Riley were joined at the coin toss by Noah Utley, Ryan Parker, and Christian Hayes.
The Black Knights honored the 101^stAirborne Division with their insignia on the back of their helmets.

OFFENSE

Senior quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. threw his ninth career TD pass. He finished with 71 yards passing and ran for 31 yards.
Senior Malik Hancock recorded his first career touchdown reception.

DEFENSE

Senior linebacker Cole Christiansen recorded 13 tackles (7 solo), matching his career-high, to go along with a half-sack. It marks his seventh career double-digit tackle game and third consecutive.
Senior defensive back Elijah Riley notched 11 tackles (8 solo), his second career double-digit tackle game.
He also notched his fourth sack this season, now giving him 6.5 for his career. His two pass breakups additionally match a career-best.
Sophomore Arik Smith recorded nine tackles (7 solo), besting his previous high of eight.
Junior defensive lineman Edriece Patterson tallied career-highs in tackles (6) and TFLs (1.5). He additionally added a half-sack.
Senior defensive back Jaylon McClinton chipped in seven tackles (5 solo) to go along with a TFL.

SPECIAL TEAMS

In the second quarter, senior punter Zach Potter downed a punt inside the one-yard line. He now has six punts that have landed inside the 20 this season, including four that have landed inside the 10.

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