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Mason Mims throws 2 TD passes as ETSU tops VMI 38-0

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Mason Mims throws 2 TD passes as ETSU tops VMI 38-0
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Mason Mims threw two touchdown passes for East Tennessee State in a 38-0 victory over VMI on Saturday in Lexington, Virginia. Mims completed 22 of 25 passes for 173 yards. TJ Payton contributed significantly with 121 rushing yards and a touchdown. This defeat marked VMI's 18th consecutive loss, as the Keydets have not won since September 2025. ETSU improved to 6-2 overall and 4-0 in the Southern Conference. Next, ETSU is set to host Tennessee Tech, while VMI will visit Chattanooga on Halloween.

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  • •ETSU improves to 6-2, 4-0 in Southern Conference.
  • •Mims and Payton combined for three touchdowns.
  • •VMI's losing streak extends to 18 games.
  • •ETSU will host Tennessee Tech next week.
  • •VMI is scheduled to face Chattanooga on Halloween.
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  • 9:22 PMYahoo Sports — Mason Mims throws 2 TD passes for ETSU in 38-0 win over VMI, which has lost 18 straight
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(AP) — Mason Mims threw two touchdown passes, TJ Payton had 121 yards rushing and a TD on 15 carries, and East Tennessee State beat VMI 38-0 on Saturday, the Keydets' 18th consecutive loss. 0-4) is winless since a 42-7 win over Division-III Ferrum on Sept.

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