VMI Keydets at The Citadel Bulldogs
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Hayes, Marks power The Citadel to 28-point fourth in 35-24 comeback win against VMI
The Bulldogs (4-5, 3-3 Southern Conference) trailed 24-7 after an early-fourth quarter field goal by VMI;s Ben Shrewsbury, but a 6-yard scoring rush from Hayes two minutes later started the rally.
Hayes heaved a 72-yard touchdown pass to Jihad Marks for a score just 26 seconds after getting possession back, and Garrison Johnson Sr. added an 11-yard touchdown run to pull ahead with 4:33 remaining.
Marks and Hayes linked up for another score, this time a 33-yarder with 12 seconds to go, to add some late insurance and send The Citadel to their first win against a Div. I opponent since Sept. 27 (a 28-10 victory over Chattanooga).
Hayes finished 5 for 7 with 175 passing yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for 73 yards and a score on 15 attempts. Cobey Thompkins led with 101 yards on 11 carries, and Marks reeled in four catches for 168 yards and three scores.
Collin Shannon was 21-for-29 passing for 261 yards and two touchdowns for the Keydets (1-8, 0-5).
How To Watch
How can I watch VMI Keydets vs. The Citadel Bulldogs?
- TV Channel: Keydets at Bulldogs 2021 College Football, week 10, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 0:55 | Nana Utsey 1 Yd Run (Jack Joyce Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:10 | Malik McNeely 9 Yd pass from Collin Shannon (Jack Joyce Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:14 | Noah Grevious 59 Yd pass from Collin Shannon (Jack Joyce Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:50 | Jihad Marks 19 Yd pass from Quentin Hayes (Ben Barnes Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 14:58 | Ben Shrewsbury 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 12:28 | Quentin Hayes 6 Yd Run (Ben Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 10:36 | Jihad Marks 72 Yd pass from Quentin Hayes (Ben Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 4:33 | Garrison Johnson Sr. 11 Yd Run (Ben Barnes Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:12 | Jihad Marks 33 Yd pass from Quentin Hayes (Ben Barnes Kick) |
Statistics
 VMI |
 CIT |
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|---|---|---|
| 19 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 4-12 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 463 | Total Yards | 511 |
| 261 | Passing | 182 |
| 21/29 | Comp/Att | 7/10 |
| 9.0 | Yards per pass | 18.2 |
| 202 | Rushing | 329 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 56 |
| 5.9 | Yards per rush | 5.9 |
| 8-45 | Penalties | 3-40 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:34 | Possession | 29:26 |
Game Information
Location: Charleston, SC
Attendance: 11,127 · Capacity:
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