VMI Keydets at East Tennessee State Buccaneers
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Gaillardetz's 80-yard punt return sets tempo in ETSU's 45-10 rout of VMI
The Buccaneers (3-4, 1-2 Southern Conference) scored the first 31 points, with Jeremiah Harrison and Ephraim Floyd each catching scores and Devontae Houston scoring on the ground.
Houston led with 76 yards rushing on 12 carries, and Jason Albritton added 56 yards and a rushing score on 10 carries. Khalil Eichelberger had 53 yards on 11 carries. The Bucs ran for 284 yards to VMI's 13, and outgained the Keydets 509-82.
Jackson Byrd scored his first career rushing touchdown on a 20-yard dash in the final minute. He also completed his only pass attempt for 13 yards.
The Keydets (1-5, 0-2) have lost four straight games, with their lone win coming against Division II Ferrum College.
How To Watch
How can I watch VMI Keydets vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers?
- TV Channel: Keydets at Buccaneers 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 13:23 | Xavier Gaillardetz 80 Yd Punt Return (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:54 | Devontae Houston 10 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 4:16 | Ewan Johnson 33 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:20 | Jeremiah Harrison 17 Yd pass from Jake McNamara (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 13:16 | Ephraim Floyd 12 Yd pass from Jake McNamara (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:20 | Robert Powell 10 Yd Interception Return (Ben Shrewsbury Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 9:23 | Jason Albritton 1 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 5:35 | Ben Shrewsbury 52 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 0:58 | Jackson Byrd 20 Yd Run (Ewan Johnson Kick) |
Statistics
 VMI |
 ETSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 1-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 82 | Total Yards | 509 |
| 69 | Passing | 225 |
| 11/30 | Comp/Att | 16/26 |
| 2.3 | Yards per pass | 8.7 |
| 13 | Rushing | 284 |
| 30 | Rushing Attempts | 51 |
| 0.4 | Yards per rush | 5.6 |
| 7-76 | Penalties | 6-59 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 3 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 28:47 | Possession | 31:13 |
Game Information
Location: Johnson City, TN
Attendance: 7,953 · Capacity:
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