Army accepts invitation to Armed Forces Bowl

Army has accepted an invitation to play in the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, unless they’re picked for a New Year’s Six bowl game.

The Black Knights (6-2) accepted the invitation Saturday after their 31-28 overtime victory over Temple. They will play a team from Conference USA.

The game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Dec. 23 at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Army will be playing in a bowl game in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1984-85. Last season, the Black Knights defeated North Texas in the Heart of Dallas Bowl.

This story was originally published October 23, 2017 at 2:12 PM with the headline "Army accepts invitation to Armed Forces Bowl."