Bryson Daily Leads Army to 45-28 Victory over East Carolina

In West Point, New York, Army's football team defeated East Carolina 45-28 on October 19, 2024. Bryson Daily had an exceptional performance, rushing for a career-high five touchdowns, and becoming the record holder for most rushing touchdowns in a single season for Army with 19. His impressive statistics included 171 rushing yards on 31 carries and a season-high 147 passing yards with one touchdown pass. Army's defense set the tone early, forcing a fourth-down stop on East Carolina's opening possession. The Black Knights took a commanding lead, scoring 24 points by halftime, largely due to Daily's contributions. East Carolina struggled in the first half, managing only 95 total yards before making adjustments at halftime. Katin Houser, the Pirates' starting quarterback, managed to throw for three touchdowns in the second half to make the score closer but could not overcome the early deficit. Daily's performance is a testament to the strong offensive strategy implemented by coordinator Cody Worley, and he credited his teammates, particularly the offensive line, for his record-setting success. This victory extended Army's winning streak to 11 games, marking the longest active streak in the nation. In contrast, East Carolina continued to face challenges, revealing issues with their execution in the first half that put pressure on their defense. Moving forward, Army will have a bye week before facing Air Force, while East Carolina prepares to host Temple on October 26.