The Army Black Knights have been one of the biggest surprises in college football during the 2024 season. They are entering their Week 12 bye with an undefeated 9-0 record, as they have a little extra time to prep for a massive matchup against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Yankee Stadium for a neutral site game next week.

Three weeks remain in college football's regular season, and things continue to feel as delightfully messy as ever. The SEC could end up with anywhere from three to five teams in the College Football Playoff (though the CFP committee's most recent rankings suggest three or four is more likely than five).

In last week’s opening College Football Playoff Rankings, the Army Black Knights just made the list, coming in at number 25. After a few upsets and another domi