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

In the immediate wake of the 9/11 attacks, ODAs were called upon to rapidly deploy from Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Afghanistan.

The uniforms also pay tribute to service members and veterans, marking not only the end of the "Forever War" in Afghanistan, but the 20-year anniversary of 9/11.

The helmets also bear the Special Forces crest and crossed arrows, an American flag, and unit insignia for the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment's Night Stalkers.

The cleats have a pentagon-shaped logo with the twin towers of the World Trade Center in red, white and blue.

The Army football roster for the Week 1 game at Georgia State (as of August 30, 2021):[75] Quarterback Slot Back Fullback Wide receiver Long snapper Kicker Tight end Offensive lineman Defensive lineman Punter Linebacker Outside linebacker Cornerback Defensive back The Army football depth chart for the 2021 Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl vs. Missouri (as of December 19, 2021):[76]