1981 VMI Keydets football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1981 VMI Keydets football Southern Conference SoCon 6–3–1 3–1–1 Bob Thalman 11th Alumni Memorial Field The 1981 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 1981 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their 11th year under head coach Bob Thalman, the team compiled an overall record of 6–3–1 with a mark of 3–1–1 in conference play, placing second in the SoCon.https://vmikeydets.com/sports/football/schedule/1981 1981 VMI Keydets football schedule VMI Athletics February 3, 2022 Schedule 1981 AP September 12 w Western Carolina Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 21–14 Punchless WCU falls to Keydets September 13, 1981 Asheville Citizen-Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94157188/punchless-wcu-falls-to-keydets/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com September 19 w y y Army Michie Stadium West Point, NY 14–7 29,970 VMI ambushes Army, 14–7 September 20, 1981 The Herald Statesman https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94157463/vmi-ambushes-army-147/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com September 26 w y William & Mary Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA rivalry 31–14 8,250 Raber, VMI bombard W&M 31–14 September 27, 1981 Daily Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94157926/raber-vmi-bombard-wm-3114/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 10 w y The Citadel Foreman Field Norfolk, VA Oyster Bowl, rivalry 14–0 20,000 VMI uses defense to stymie Citadel October 11, 1981 Daily Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94158277/vmi-uses-defense-to-stymie-citadel/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 17 t y Appalachian State Conrad Stadium Boone, NC 14–14 18,830 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89944221/vmi-uses-rally-to-register-tie-at-appala/ Daily Press VMI uses rally to register tie at Appalachian October 18, 1981 February 2, 2022 Newspapers.com October 24 w y Marshall Fairfield Stadium Huntington, WV 20–16 13,440 VMI rallies, conquers Herd 20–16 The Charlotte Observer October 25, 1981 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94158717/vmi-rallies-conquers-herd-2016/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com October 31 l y y Virginia Scott Stadium Charlottesville, VA 10–13 25,119 Cavs nip VMI for 1st victory The News and Observer November 1, 1981 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94158930/cavs-nip-vmi-for-1st-victory/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com November 7 l y Richmond Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA rivalry 14–45 7,800 Richmond 45, VMI 14 The Tampa Tribune November 8, 1981 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94159178/richmond-45-vmi-14/ February 3, 2022 Newspapers.com November 14 l Furman Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 21–33 5,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89813085/furman-captures-sc-crown-by-defeating-ke/ Daily Press Furman captures SC crown by defeating Keydets 33–21 November 15, 1981 February 2, 2022 Newspapers.com November 21 w y y Virginia Tech Lane Stadium Blacksburg, VA rivalry 6–0 21,100 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/90685834/keydets-surprise-gobblers-60/ The Daily News Leader Keydets surprise Gobblers, 6–0 November 22, 1981 February 2, 2022 Newspapers.com References VMI Category:VMI Keydets football seasons VMI Keydets football