The Citadel at VMI
Saturday, October 20, 1979. The Citadel kept the Silver Shako Share
The Citadel beat VMI 37–6. It was their 39th meeting; after it, VMI led the series 22–16–1.
FinalHigh 81°F, low 50°FAttendance 8,100
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
VMI 61% to win. The Citadel won as Elo’s underdog.
The series
Every The Citadel–VMI gameThe Citadel leads 33–26–1 in 60 meetings, counting the 21 since this game.
| 2025 | The Citadel 35, VMI 24 | |
| 2024 | The Citadel 13, VMI 10 | |
| 2023 | VMI 17, The Citadel 13 | |
| 2022 | The Citadel 26, VMI 22 | |
| 2021 | The Citadel 35, VMI 24 | |
| 2020 | VMI 31, The Citadel 17 |
Around this game
The Citadel
- Next gamevs. WoffordOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonThe Citadel in 1979
- ProgramThe Citadel history and records
VMI
- Next gamevs. FurmanOct. 27, 1979
- SeasonVMI in 1979
- ProgramVMI history and records