Collin Matteson Garners American Defensive Player of the Week Honors

IRVING, Texas – Army West Point football's Collin Matteson has been named American Conference Defensive Player of the Week following the Black Knights' 24-21 win at Kansas State.

Matteson helped lead a Black Knight defensive effort that held Kansas State to 246 total offensive yards. The senior safety finished with five tackles and came away with three pass breakups. After breaking up a deep Avery Johnson pass just before the two-minute timeout, the safety from Edmond, Okla. intercepted Johnson with just 1:35 remaining in the game to seal the victory.

In the second half, Army outgained Kansas State 192-48 in total yardage and 143-5 in rushing yards. The Black Knights ran 46 total second half plays, to K-State's 13, and held the ball for 26:59 to the Wildcats' 3:01.

Saturday was the Black Knights' first win over a Big 12 opponent since Sept. 23, 2006, a 27-24 overtime victory at Baylor. It was also Army's first power conference win in a true road game since a 21-13 victory at Wake Forest Oct. 29, 2016.

Also receiving accolades from the conference was quarterback Cale Hellums, after rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns on 41 carries, and completing 7 of 11 passes for 43 yards and a touchdown. Hellums' 41 total rushes were the most by any player in a single game in program history.

Army is idle next weekend and will return to action at Michie Stadium on Saturday, September 20, vs. North Texas.

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Collin Matteson Garners American Defensive Player of the Week Honors

Players Mentioned

Cale Hellums

Collin Matteson

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