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Football takes on The Citadel in 82nd Military Classic of the South

Keydets look to reclaim the Silver Shako after two-year drought

LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI Football team prepares to face The Citadel in the 82nd annual Military Classic of the South as the two schools will battle for the Silver Shako Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Virginia.
 
Kick-off is set for a 12:30 p.m. start at Foster Stadium. Fans can purchase tickets for the promotional rate of four tickets for $44.00.
 
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The Keydets (0-10, 0-5) look to pick up their first conference win of the season against their storied rival to the South after falling to the Bulldogs (2-8, 0-6) the past two years. Last season, the Keydets had the lead going into the fourth quarter before The Citadel rallied to come from behind for a 35-24 victory over VMI in Charleston, South Carolina.
 
The Bulldogs are also looking for their first conference win of the season, coming off close losses to Furman and #12 Mercer in recent weeks. The Citadel opened the season with a statement win over FBS foe Charlotte to display their potential and talent heading into the 2026 campaign.
 
All-Time Series (33-46-2)
VMI last came out victorious against the Bulldogs in 2023 when the Keydets churned out a close 17-13 win in Charleston.




 
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