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VMI falls to Samford 45-7 in SOCON opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:48 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

VMI falls to Samford 45-7 in SOCON opener

Summary

VMI suffered a 45-7 loss to Samford University in their Southern Conference opener on Saturday at Pete Hanna Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. With the defeat, VMI drops to 0-5 overall and 0-1 in conference play, while Samford records its first victory of the season, improving to 1-3 and 1-1 in the league. Samford established an early lead with a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown and continued to build momentum, leading 28-0 at halftime. VMI managed to score late in the third quarter but could not close the gap further. The Keydets will host Mercer next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Foster Stadium.

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By the Numbers

•VMI is now 0-5 on the season and 0-1 in SOCON play.
•Samford leads 28-0 at halftime.
•VMI scores late in the third quarter with a five-yard touchdown run.
•Samford adds a 26-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
•VMI will face Mercer next Saturday at home.

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8:48 AMYahoo Sports — VMI drops SOCON opener to Samford

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WFXR) – The VMI football team fell by a 45-7 score to host Samford University to open Southern Conference play Saturday afternoon at Pete Hanna Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. With the loss, VMI falls to 0-5 on the season and 0-1 in league action while Samford earned their first victory of the season to […]
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