VMI Keydets @ Mercer Bears
0-5, 0-2 Southern
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0-5, 0-2 Southern
2-3, 1-2 Southern
49
2-3, 1-2 Southern
Game Leaders
135
D. HodgesQB
11/19, 1 TD, 2 INT
135
318
K. RileyQB
13/24, 3 TD, 1 INT
318
38
T. SmithRB
6 CAR
38
89
C. LeggettRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
89
87
J. LaraWR
2 REC, 1 TD
87
98
M. IrvinWR
6 REC
98
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Team Stats
225
Total Yards
575
3
Turnovers
1
13
1st Downs
26
4-20
Penalties
7-50
3/12
3rd Down
7/13
1/2
4th Down
1/2
27:53
Possession
32:07
Game Information
Macon, GA
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Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 13 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 | 7-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 225 | 575 |
| Passing | 173 | 318 |
| Comp/Att | 15/28 | 13/24 |
| Yards per pass | 6.2 | 13.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing | 52 | 257 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 51 |
| Yards per rush | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Penalties | 4-20 | 7-50 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 27:53 | 32:07 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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