Army helicopters flyover Michie Stadium before the start of an NCAA college football game between the Army and Morgan State, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in West Point, N.Y. Julius Constantine Motal, Associated Press
Brandon Judd
By Brandon Judd

SALT LAKE CITY — BYU has officially added a fifth game to its 2020 schedule, announcing a Sept. 19 matchup against fellow independent Army in West Point, New York, at Michie Stadium.

BYU’s 2020 football schedule


  • BYU 55, Navy 3
  • Sept. 19 at Army (Postponed)
  • BYU 48, Troy 7
  • Oct. 2 vs. Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m., ESPN2
  • Oct. 10 vs. UTSA, 1:30 p.m., ESPN
  • Oct. 16 at Houston, 7:30 p.m., ESPN
  • Oct. 24 vs. Texas State, Time and TV TBA
  • Oct. 31 vs. Western Kentucky, Time and TV TBA
  • Nov. 7, at Boise State, Time and TV TBA
  • Nov. 21 vs. North Alabama, Time and TV TBA

All times MDT

The news confirms reports earlier this week about the matchup, and BYU revealed further detail, including that the game will be a 1:30 p.m. MDT kickoff and will be televised on CBS.

This year’s game is also part of a two-game football series, with Army scheduled to visit Provo in November 2032.

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The 2020 matchup, if the season is played, will be the first meeting of the two schools.

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“It’s a real honor for BYU football to play in Michie Stadium, one of the most historic venues in college football,” BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe said in a statement. “We are very excited to visit the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and play the Black Knights.”

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