VMI at Richmond

Saturday, October 14, 1978

VMI beat Richmond 23–⁠6. It was their 55th meeting; after it, VMI led the series 29–⁠21–⁠5.

AwayVMI3–⁠8 in 1978
23
HomeRichmond3–⁠8 in 1978
6

FinalHigh 72°F, low 60°FAttendance 20,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Richmond 54% to win. VMI won as Elo’s underdog.

Richmond leads 33–⁠32–⁠5 in 70 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Richmond 38, VMI 14
2015Richmond 42, VMI 10
2013Richmond 34, VMI 0
2011Richmond 34, VMI 19
2009Richmond 38, VMI 28
2008Richmond 56, VMI 16

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