1988 VMI Keydets football team

American college football season March 2026 August 2023 1988 VMI Keydets football Southern Conference SoCon 2–9 1–5 Eddie Williamson 4th Alumni Memorial Field The 1988 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 1988 NCAA Division I-AA football season. In their fourth year under head coach Eddie Williamson, the team compiled an overall record of 2–9, with a mark of 1–5 in conference play, placing sixth in the SoCon.https://vmikeydets.com/sports/football/schedule/1988 1988 VMI Keydets football schedule VMI Athletics February 4, 2022 Williamson resigned in December, and compiled an all-time record of 10–33–1 during his tenure of head coach of the Keydets from 1985 through 1988.Williamson resigns as VMI coach December 6, 1988 The Greenville News https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94247048/williamson-resigns-as-vmi-coach/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com Schedule 1988 NCAA Division I-AA NCAA Division I-AA Football Committee September 3 l y East Tennessee State Memorial Center Johnson City, TN 10–26 5,750 ETSU makes Riley's debut a big success September 4, 1988 Johnson City Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94244666/etsu-makes-rileys-debut-a-big-success/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com September 10 l y y William & Mary Cary Field Williamsburg, VA rivalry 7–30 9,106 Tribe thumps VMI 30–7 September 11, 1988 Daily Press https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94244795/tribe-thumps-vmi-307/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com September 17 l y Richmond Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA rivalry 13–14 6,060 Richmond escapes with 14–13 win over Keydets The Daily News Leader September 18, 1988 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94245127/richmond-escapes-with-1413-win-over-key/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com September 24 l Marshall 3 Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 20–24 6,750 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94245322/thundering-herd-runs-past-keydets/ Daily Press Thundering Herd runs past Keydets September 25, 1988 February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com October 1 l y Furman 15 Paladin Stadium Greenville, SC 13–31 11,243 Trammell Tommy https://www.newspapers.com/article/anderson-independent-mail-paladins-win/154862970/ Paladins Win, But Surrender Points October 2, 1988 Anderson Independent-Mail 33 September 7, 2024 newspapers.comSlow start doesn't stop Paladins in 31–13 victory The Greenville News October 2, 1988 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94245582/slow-start-doesnt-stop-paladins-in-311/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com October 8 l Appalachian State 3 Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 20–34 4,700 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/89188220/appalachian-st-rallies-to-turn-back-key/ Daily Press Appalachian St. rallies to turn back Keydets October 9, 1988 February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com October 22 l y y James Madison JMU Stadium Harrisonburg, VA 0–37 15,986 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-james-madison-37/154863380/ James Madison 37, Virginia Military 0 October 23, 1988 The Charlotte Observer 119 September 7, 2024 newspapers.comhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/87020983/medley-lancaster-lead-jmu-to-easy-win/ The Daily News Leader Medley, Lancaster lead JMU to easy win October 23, 1988 February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com October 29 w y 1988 Wofford Terriers Wofford Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 18–17 6,850 VMI 18, Wofford 17 October 30, 1988 The Times and Democrat https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94246099/vmi-18-wofford-17/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com November 5 l y y Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Stadium Atlanta, GA 7–34 26,923 Give the Jackets a Double A for effort November 6, 1988 The Atlanta Constitution https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94246308/give-the-jackets-a-double-a-for-effort/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com November 12 l y The Citadel 12 Foreman Field Norfolk, VA Oyster Bowl, rivalry 20–31 20,000 VMI falls to Citadel in Classic November 13, 1988 The Times and Democrat https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94246638/vmi-falls-to-citadel-in-classic/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com November 19 w Western Carolina Alumni Memorial Field Lexington, VA 24–20 3,100 Keydets slip by Western November 20, 1988 Asheville Citizen-Times https://www.newspapers.com/clip/94246860/keydets-slip-by-western/ February 4, 2022 Newspapers.com NFL draft 1989 NFL draft The following Keydet was selected in the National Football League draft following the season.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1989/draft.htm 1989 NFL Draft Listing Pro-Football-Reference.com July 23, 2023 VMI Keydets 2 Round Pick Player Position NFL team 6144Mark StockWide receiverPittsburgh Steelers References VMI Category:VMI Keydets football seasons VMI Keydets football