Army is starting to show some signs of life this season after having one winning season since 1996. A win today could go a long way in restoring the West Point program to some...any....level of competitiveness.
Given that academic and tour of duty requirements are more demanding at West Point than the other two academies (and all three have high academic requirements), I'm not sure if Army can stay relevant. A win today gives Army a 7-5 record and clinches a winning record regardless of the outcome of its bowl game with North Texas. The schedule has been a puny one for sure, but Army's football fortunes have been puny for 20 years....a 7-5 record is a nice first baby step.