Army Black Knights vs. Kansas State Wildcats: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Army Black Knights defeated Kansas State Wildcats 24–21 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Army Black Knights 24, Kansas State Wildcats 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Army Black Knights	0	6	6	9	24
Kansas State Wildcats	3	9	6	0	21

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 180.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +6.43 EPA
• Noah Short (Army) — 52.0 yds · +4.88 EPA/play +4.88 EPA
• Cale Hellums (Army) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +0.67 EPA

Rushing

• Cale Hellums (Army) — 128.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
• Noah Short (Army) — 61.0 yds +0.10 EPA
• Carson Smith (Army) — 23.0 yds -0.59 EPA

Receiving

• Jaron Tibbs (Kansas State) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +1.28 EPA
• Jayce Brown (Kansas State) — 3 rec · 29.0 yds -0.44 EPA
• Brady Anderson (Army) — 3 rec · 64.0 yds +4.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Avery Johnson	Kansas State	25	60.0%	180	1	+0.26	+6.43
Noah Short	Army	1	100.0%	52	0	+4.88	+4.88
Cale Hellums	Army	11	63.6%	43	1	+0.06	+0.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Army	Kansas State
Plays	82	43
EPA / play	+0.102	-0.040
Total EPA	+8.38	-1.70
Success rate	39.0%	41.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.463	+0.257
Rush EPA / play	+0.040	-0.452
Yards	332	245

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Kansas State	7	33	-0.77	Field goal
Q1	Army	6	18	-1.57	Punt
Q1	Kansas State	6	35	+0.18	Punt
Q1	Army	10	28	-3.95	Ended
Q2	Kansas State	6	48	+1.96	Pass TD
Q2	Army	4	19	-1.43	Punt
Q2	Kansas State	11	73	+1.10	Field goal
Q2	Army	16	75	+6.71	Pass TD
Q3	Army	3	4	-2.75	Punt
Q3	Kansas State	4	22	-1.58	Punt
Q3	Army	14	89	+7.76	Rush TD
Q3	Kansas State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q3	Army	12	57	+0.79	Field goal
Q4	Army	14	56	+4.62	Rush TD
Q4	Kansas State	9	34	-2.59	Interception
Q4	Army	3	-14	-1.81	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Army Black Knights · Cale Hellums pass to Brady Anderson for a touchdown (2 yards) (+7.0 EPA)
2. Q3 · Kansas State Wildcats · Kickoff (+5.88 EPA)
3. Q2 · Kansas State Wildcats · Avery Johnson pass to Jaron Tibbs for a touchdown (32 yards) (+5.76 EPA)
4. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Noah Short pass to Brady Anderson for 52 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.88 EPA)
5. Q4 · Army Black Knights · Cale Hellums rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+4.18 EPA)
6. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Cale Hellums rushes for 3 yards (4th & 3) (+4.14 EPA)
7. Q2 · Army Black Knights · Cale Hellums to Parker Poloskey — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.85 EPA)
8. Q3 · Army Black Knights · Cale Hellums rushes for 16 yards (4th & 1) (+3.44 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Army Black Knights controlled the final (24–21) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Avery Johnson (Kansas State) — 180.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Army at 0.102 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Army Black Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Army Black Knights 24, Kansas State Wildcats 21 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Army Black Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats?

Army Black Knights won with a final score of 24–21.

Where can I find the Army Black Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756882.

Who led Army Black Knights vs Kansas State Wildcats in passing?

Avery Johnson (Kansas State) led passers with 180.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Army Black Knights at Kansas State Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.