The 1948 Army Cadets football team represented the United States Military Academy in the 1948 college football season. Led by head coach Earl Blaik, the Cadets offense scored 294 points while the defense allowed 89 points. At season’s end, Army was ranked sixth in the nation.

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Coaching staff

Head coach Earl Blaik implemented a two-platoon system, using specialists strictly for offense and defense. Offensive coach Sid Gillman left Army after the season to become the head coach at the University of Cincinnati.

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The army troops' cadet school on a tour of Gothenburg, summer 1948

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Team Captains, 1948 High School Football

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