VMI Keydets @ Mercer Bears
5-2, 3-1 Southern
45
5-2, 3-1 Southern
4-2, 3-1 Southern
7
4-2, 3-1 Southern
Game Leaders
81
S. MorganQB
9/18
81
93
C. PeevyQB
3/6, 1 TD
93
163
R. RaymondRB
20 CAR, 1 TD
163
15
F. DavisLB
12 CAR
15
42
M. BrimigionWR
4 REC
42
125
E. DirrimTE
5 REC, 1 TD
125
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Team Stats
436
Total Yards
200
0
Turnovers
3
19
1st Downs
9
4-47
Penalties
4-35
6/15
3rd Down
2/14
2/2
4th Down
1/2
36:17
Possession
23:43
Game Information
Macon, GA
1st Quarter
Touchdown
14:52 - 1st
7
VMI
0
MER
Alex Oliver 39 Yd Interception Return (Jerry Rice Kick)
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08
Touchdown
13:05 - 1st
14
VMI
0
MER
Seth Morgan 13 Yd Run (Jerry Rice Kick)
3 plays, 20 yards, 0:20
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:04 - 2nd
21
VMI
0
MER
Rashad Raymond 80 Yd Run (Jerry Rice Kick)
1 play, 80 yards, 0:11
Field Goal
4:28 - 2nd
24
VMI
0
MER
Jerry Rice 26 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 73 yards, 3:39
3rd Quarter
Touchdown
9:38 - 3rd
31
VMI
0
MER
Hunter Rice 2 Yd Run (Jerry Rice Kick)
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:22
Touchdown
4:05 - 3rd
38
VMI
0
MER
Hunter Rice 2 Yd Run (Jerry Rice Kick)
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:12
4th Quarter
Touchdown
12:22 - 4th
45
VMI
0
MER
Hunter Rice 1 Yd Run (Jerry Rice Kick)
10 plays, 71 yards, 5:56
Touchdown
3:23 - 4th
45
VMI
7
MER
Ethan Dirrim 71 Yd pass from Carter Peevy (Devin Folser Kick)
4 plays, 97 yards, 1:41
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Win Probability
--VMI
--MER
According to ESPN Analytics
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
UK's Kenny Minchey explains why the SEC means more, making Lexington home
After being announced as the Wildcats' QB1, Minchey reveals to SEC Network's Peter Burns how Will Stein got him to join the Kentucky program.
22m
How Will Stein can bring Kentucky to the top of the SEC
SEC Network analysts expand on Stein's successful stops and how he can continue that success with the Wildcats after building a loaded roster full of impressive transfers.
34m
Will Stein says Kentucky can win on the biggest stage 'because of me'
Stein explains how believing in the Wildcats' process and experience competing at the highest level will bring them success while highlighting transfer QB Kenny Minchey.
1h