VMI Keydets @ Samford Bulldogs
Game Leaders

213
S. MorganQB
23/40, 2 INT
213

322
M. HiersQB
30/38, 4 TD, 1 INT
322

113
K. BridyRB
33 CAR
113

97
J. ThomasRB
18 CAR, 1 TD
97

52
M. BrimigionWR
3 REC
52

134
C. SmithWR
10 REC, 2 TD
134

0.5
S. SnyderLB
0.5

1
Team-
1

17
E. EllerLB
17

9
N. MartinLB
9
Team Stats
371
Total Yards
436
3
Turnovers
2
23
1st Downs
23
8-81
Penalties
6-64
8/20
3rd Down
7/14
2/2
4th Down
0/0
36:39
Possession
23:21
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 23 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-20 | 7-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 371 | 436 |
| Passing | 213 | 322 |
| Comp/Att | 23/40 | 30/38 |
| Yards per pass | 5.3 | 8.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 158 | 114 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 3.4 |
| Penalties | 8-81 | 6-64 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 36:39 | 23:21 |
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 |
NCAAF News

R.J. Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, picks Northwestern
Class of 2027 quarterback R.J. Day, the son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, announced his commitment to Northwestern.
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Donte Wright, No. 30 in the SC Next 300, commits to play for Miami
Four-star cornerback Donte Wright, No. 30 in the SC Next 300, flipped his commitment to Miami from Georgia on Saturday.
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Texas Tech lands local WR Caldwell, No. 59 in SC Next 300
Texas Tech continued its run of success with in-state recruits after landing a commitment from four-star WR Julian Caldwell, No. 59 in the SC Next 300.
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