{
  "id": 5509419,
  "title": "VMI prepares to play Virginia Tech on Saturday",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/vmi-prepares-to-play-virginia-tech-on-saturday",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T06:54:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vmi-prepares-play-virginia-tech-065406247.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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 […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson leads new team to shocking upset",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/former-virginia-tech-qb-pop-watson-leads-new-team-to-shocking-upset",
        "published": "2026-09-04T02:53:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}