Army West Point Athletics
Hellums Named to Davey O'Brien Great 8 List For Week 2
September 08, 2025 | Football
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point junior quarterback Cale Hellums was named to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 list for his performance in Army's 24-21 win over Kansas State on Saturday night.
Hellums made his starting debut and delivered, rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 2:52 remaining, giving Army the 24-21 advantage.
The Tomball, Texas native also passed 7-for-11 for 43 yards and a touchdown.
Hellums' 41 total rushes were the most by any player in a single game in program history.
It marked consecutive weeks that the Army starting QB has eclipsed 100 yards on the ground.
Hellums is now officially added to the Davey O'Brien Award's Midseason Watch List. With the additions, that list now stands at 46 members.
Hellums made his starting debut and delivered, rushing for 124 yards and two touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 2:52 remaining, giving Army the 24-21 advantage.
The Tomball, Texas native also passed 7-for-11 for 43 yards and a touchdown.
Hellums' 41 total rushes were the most by any player in a single game in program history.
It marked consecutive weeks that the Army starting QB has eclipsed 100 yards on the ground.
Hellums is now officially added to the Davey O'Brien Award's Midseason Watch List. With the additions, that list now stands at 46 members.
Davey O'Brien Great 8: Week 2
Byrum Brown, USF
Aidan Chiles, Michigan State
Anthony Colandrea, UNLV
Cale Hellums, Army
John Mateer, Oklahoma
Beau Pribula, Missouri
Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
Blake Shapen, Mississippi State
About the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award
Byrum Brown, USF
Aidan Chiles, Michigan State
Anthony Colandrea, UNLV
Cale Hellums, Army
John Mateer, Oklahoma
Beau Pribula, Missouri
Sawyer Robertson, Baylor
Blake Shapen, Mississippi State
About the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award
The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O'Brien Award honors candidates who exemplify Davey O'Brien's enduring character while exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the Davey O'Brien Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit.
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