VMI Keydets at Furman Paladins
· NCAA - Football
Hedden, James connect for pair of scores in Furman's 32-14 win
Hedden and James connected for an 8-yard score for the game's first points. After VMI (1-10, 0-7 Southern) tied the game on Leo Boehling's 18-yard run, Hedden and James combined on a 17-yard score in the final minute of the first half and a 15-7 lead.
The Paladins (6-5, 4-4) added 17 unanswered points in the second half before the Keydets scored in the final minute.
Hedden was 33-of-46 for 275 yards. James had nine catches for 70 yards. Ja'Keith Hamilton added 97 yards receiving. Ben Croasdale had 70 yards rushing with a TD and Jayquan Smith also rushed for a score.
Boehling rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown for VMI. Nana Utsey also ran for a touchdown.
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- TV Channel: Keydets at Paladins 2021 College Football, week 12, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 2nd Period 5:09 | Evan James 8 Yd pass from Trey Hedden (Ian Williams Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:15 | Leo Boehling 18 Yd Run (Jack Joyce Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:35 | Evan James 17 Yd pass from Trey Hedden (Jayquan Smith Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:58 | Jayquan Smith 8 Yd Run (Ian Williams Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 13:31 | Ben Croasdale 1 Yd Run (Ian Williams Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 8:15 | Ian Williams 51 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 0:32 | Nana Utsey 17 Yd Run (Jack Joyce Kick) |
Statistics
 VMI |
 FUR |
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|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1st Downs | 31 |
| 3-13 | 3rd down efficiency | 9-17 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-3 |
| 244 | Total Yards | 448 |
| 124 | Passing | 274 |
| 12/26 | Comp/Att | 34/47 |
| 4.8 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 120 | Rushing | 174 |
| 33 | Rushing Attempts | 38 |
| 3.6 | Yards per rush | 4.6 |
| 7-87 | Penalties | 4-45 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 23:47 | Possession | 36:13 |
Game Information
Location: Greenville, SC
Attendance: 8,527 · Capacity:
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