LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI Football Team will officially turn the page to the 2025 competition year on Tuesday, as the Keydets open up their Spring Season.
"We have 15 practices that we are allowed to have during the spring, said Head Coach Danny Rocco. "During that time period we are limited on how many days we have in full pads and how many we can full-on scrimmage."
VMI will have six practices from February 25-March 6 before the Institute breaks for Spring Furlough. The Keydets will return to the football field on March 18th for the team's seventh session of the spring.
"This time is really big for evaluation. We want to focus on fundamentals and techniques, and system installation with Coach AJ Hampton in the role as offensive coordinator there will be some adjustments. Defensively with Coach Rich Yahner back to run the defense for his third year.
Spring practice will take place primarily on Fiorini Field unless otherwise noted. The full schedule is listed below.
VMI Spring Football Schedule
Tuesday, February 25 – 4 PM (Was originally 5 PM)
Thursday, February 27 – 5 PM
Friday, February 28 – 5 PM
Saturday, March 1 – 2 PM
Tuesday, March 4 – 5 PM
Thursday, March 6 – 5 PM
-- Spring Furlough
Tuesday, March 18 – 5 PM
Thursday, March 20 – 5 PM
Saturday, March 22 – 2 PM
Tuesday, March 25 – 5 PM
Thursday, March 27 – 5 PM
Friday, March 28 – 5 PM
Saturday, March 29 – 2 PM
Tuesday April 1 – 5 PM
Thursday, April 3 – 5 PM
