VMI Keydets @ Samford Bulldogs
Game Leaders

87
B. HammondsQB
14/28, 1 INT
87

196
Q. CrittendonQB
26/30, 3 TD
196

58
H. RiceRB
23 CAR
58

57
M. KellyRB
9 CAR
57

35
I. ThorpeWR
3 REC
35

76
E. Jai MasonWR
7 REC, 2 TD
76

1
E. RankinLB
1

1
J. RaineyDL
1

12
K. CrumpDB
12

7
N. MartinLB
7
Team Stats
131
Total Yards
312
1
Turnovers
0
10
1st Downs
17
5-40
Penalties
2-15
4/18
3rd Down
4/11
2/2
4th Down
0/0
30:28
Possession
29:32
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
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Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 10 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-18 | 4-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 131 | 312 |
| Passing | 87 | 196 |
| Comp/Att | 14/28 | 26/30 |
| Yards per pass | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 44 | 116 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 27 |
| Yards per rush | 1.4 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 5-40 | 2-15 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:28 | 29:32 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern ConferenceSouthern 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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