Richmond at VMI

Saturday, September 15, 1979

VMI beat Richmond 17–⁠7. It was their 56th meeting; after it, VMI led the series 30–⁠21–⁠5.

AwayRichmond0–⁠11 in 1979
7
HomeVMI6–⁠4–⁠1 in 1979
17

FinalHigh 76°F, low 53°FAttendance 6,300

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

VMI 57% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Richmond leads 33–⁠32–⁠5 in 70 meetings, counting the 14 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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