The Black Knights were led by sixth-year head coach Jeff Monken and played their home games at Michie Stadium.

[3] Weeks later, head football strength and conditioning coach Brian Hess was announced as joining Bateman at North Carolina.

[5] On January 14, 2019, Army West Point announced a new multi-year contract extension for head coach Jeff Monken through the 2024 season.

[9] On January 31, the West Point athletics department announced that Matt Hachmann would be joining the football staff as the outside linebackers coach.

[11] Lewis had spent the previous five seasons as the defensive line coach at William & Mary On February 19 it was announced that Rusty Whitt and GC Yerry had been hired to serve as the two assistant football strength and conditioning coaches, filling out the remaining open positions on Monken's staff.

On March 19, the West Point athletics department announced that Jim Collins would join the staff as the new Director of Player Personnel.

During August, the Black Knights received votes for the preseason AP and Coaches Polls, just missing out on starting within the Top 25 for the first time since 1959.

The Army football roster for the Week 1 game versus Rice (as of August 26, 2019):[31] Quarterback Slot Back Fullback Wide receiver Long snapper Tight end Offensive Lineman Defensive Lineman Punter Linebacker Defensive back Kicker The Army football depth chart for the 120th Army-Navy Game (as of December 9, 2019):[32]