1980 VMI Keydets football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1980 VMI Keydets football Southern Conference SoCon 3–7–1 1–4–1 Bob Thalman 10th Alumni Memorial Field The 1980 VMI Keydets football team was an American football team that represented the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) as a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon) during the 1980 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their tenth year under head coach Bob Thalman, the team compiled an overall record of 3–7–1 with a mark of 1–4–1 in conference play, placing sixth in the SoCon.https://vmikeydets.com/sports/football/schedule/1980 1980 VMI Keydets football schedule VMI Athletics February 3, 2022 Schedule 1980 NCAA Division I-AA Associated Press September 6 l y Western Carolina E. J. Whitmire Stadium Cullowhee, NC 14–16 10,638 Biasucci hits 3 field goals in WCU win September 7, 1980 Asheville Citizen-Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94147904/biasucci-hits-3-field-goals-in-wcu-win/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com September 13 w y y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA rivalry 13–10 14,000 Allen 'drives' VMI past W&M 13–10 September 14, 1980 Daily Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94148155/allen-drives-vmi-past-wm-1310/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com September 20 w Marshall Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 17–3 6,800 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94148499/virginia-military-rolls/ The Knoxville News-Sentinel Virginia Military rolls September 21, 1980 February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com September 27 l y Furman Sirrine Stadium Greenville, SC 16–21 12,112 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89816554/furman-edges-vmi/ The Daily News Leader Furman edges VMI September 28, 1980 February 2, 2022 Newspapers.com October 4 l y The Citadel Johnson Hagood Stadium Charleston, SC rivalry 0–28 17,450 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94149012/bulldogs-trounce-keydets/ The State Bulldogs trounce Keydets October 5, 1980 February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 11 l Chattanooga Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 10–55 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89898006/ Daily Press Chattanooga rips outclassed VMI October 12, 1980 February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 18 w y y Richmond City Stadium Richmond, VA rivalry 22–17 14,600 VMI edges Richmond The Daily News Leader October 19, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94155025/vmi-edges-richmond/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 25 l y Villanova Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 6–17 3,200 Defense holds fort in Villanova's 17–6 win over VMI The Philadelphia Inquirer October 26, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94155474/defense-holds-fort-in-villanovas-176-w/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com November 1 l y y Boston University T–7 Nickerson Field Boston, MA 22–38 3,000 Sluggish BU gets by VMI The Boston Globe November 2, 1980 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54320946/1980-bu-vmi/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com November 8 t Appalachian State Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 16–16 4,700 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89965416/kicking-malady-holds-vmi-to-tie-with-app/ Daily Press Kicking malady holds VMI to tie with Apps November 9, 1980 February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com November 15 l y y Virginia Tech Foreman Field Norfolk, VA Oyster Bowl, rivalry 6–21 25,000 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90646368/gobblers-get-the-peach/ The News and Observer Gobblers get the Peach November 16, 1980 February 2, 2022 Newspapers.com References VMI Category:VMI Keydets football seasons VMI Keydets football