VMI prepares to play Virginia Tech on Saturday
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – Facing Virginia Tech for the first time since 1984, the VMI football team will renew the all-time series with the Hokies after a 42-year hiatus.VMI looks to bounce back from last week’s 38-10 loss to Idaho State in Pocatello, Idaho. The Keydets trailed just 10-0 at halftime, but the Bengals pulled […]
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – VMI football is set to face off against Virginia Tech for the first time since 1984 on Saturday, reigniting the storied all-time series that has been dormant for four decades. The Keydets aim to recover from their recent 38-10 defeat to Idaho State in Pocatello, Idaho, where they trailed 10-0 at halftime before the Bengals mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter, scoring four touchdowns to secure the win.
Virginia Tech, led by first-year head coach James Franklin, who replaces the former Penn State coach, enters the game after a disappointing 3-9 season overall and 2-6 conference record. Despite the shift in college football dynamics since the last meeting in 1984, the Keydets hold a significant historical advantage, boasting 25 all-time wins in the series, starting from 1894.
Virginia Tech has claimed the last three contests, which occurred in 1982, 1983, and 1984. The last victory for the Keydets was a close 6-0 win in Blacksburg on November 21, 1981. VMI (0-1) and Virginia Tech (0-0) will convene on the field at Lane Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The broadcast of the game will be covered by WFXRtv.
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