The Citadel vs. VMI

Saturday, October 10, 1981. VMI took the Silver Shako from The Citadel Share

VMI beat The Citadel 14–⁠0. It was their 41st meeting; after it, VMI led the series 23–⁠17–⁠1.

Neutral siteThe Citadel7–⁠3–⁠1 in 1981

Neutral siteVMI6–⁠3–⁠1 in 1981

FinalHigh 69°F, low 35°F, 0.05 in. of rainAttendance 20,000

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

The Citadel 57% to win. VMI won as Elo’s underdog.

The Citadel leads 33–⁠26–⁠1 in 60 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.