Davidson Wildcats vs. VMI Keydets: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

VMI Keydets defeated Davidson Wildcats 12–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Davidson Wildcats 7, VMI Keydets 12.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Davidson Wildcats	0	0	6	0	7
VMI Keydets	0	6	0	6	12

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Collin Ironside (VMI) — 229.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +13.86 EPA
• Luke Durkin (Davidson) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +3.61 EPA

Rushing

• Hunter Rice (VMI) — 40.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Rashad Raymond (VMI) — 62.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Mari Adams (Davidson) — 35.0 yds -0.30 EPA

Receiving

• Chance Knox (VMI) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +0.59 EPA
• Rashad Raymond (VMI) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Isaiah Lemmond (VMI) — 2 rec · 19.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Collin Ironside	VMI	28	60.7%	229	1	+0.49	+13.86
Luke Durkin	Davidson	12	50.0%	83	1	+0.30	+3.61

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Davidson	VMI
Plays	51	70
EPA / play	-0.152	+0.113
Total EPA	-7.74	+7.88
Success rate	29.4%	45.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.301	+0.495
Rush EPA / play	-0.291	-0.142
Yards	192	420

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Davidson	3	5	-2.61	Punt
Q1	VMI	12	69	+3.96	Ended
Q1	Davidson	3	5	-2.86	Punt
Q1	VMI	4	18	-0.07	Punt
Q1	Davidson	5	44	+0.07	Punt
Q2	VMI	8	35	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Davidson	3	7	-1.85	Punt
Q2	VMI	10	49	-2.36	Fumble
Q2	Davidson	3	1	-1.61	Punt
Q2	VMI	6	55	+5.06	Rush TD
Q2	Davidson	3	5	-0.72	Punt
Q2	VMI	1	7	0.00	Ended
Q3	VMI	3	0	-3.24	Punt
Q3	Davidson	16	82	+7.60	Pass TD
Q3	VMI	3	8	-1.76	Punt
Q3	Davidson	5	16	-1.92	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Davidson Wildcats · Luke Durkin pass to Christian Berry for a touchdown (24 yards) (+5.32 EPA)
2. Q4 · VMI Keydets · Collin Ironside pass to VJ Johnson for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.8 EPA)
3. Q4 · VMI Keydets · Collin Ironside pass to Aidan Twombly for 38 yards (3rd & 17) (+4.79 EPA)
4. Q2 · VMI Keydets · Grant Swinehart rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+3.67 EPA)
5. Q4 · VMI Keydets · Collin Ironside pass to Aidan Twombly for 28 yards (3rd & 20) (+3.06 EPA)
6. Q2 · VMI Keydets · Fumble (-2.6 EPA)
7. Q3 · Davidson Wildcats · Luke Durkin rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.49 EPA)
8. Q1 · Davidson Wildcats · Luke Durkin pass to Brody Reina for 34 yards (2nd & 3) (+2.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• VMI Keydets controlled the final (12–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Collin Ironside (VMI) — 229.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: VMI at 0.113 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Davidson Wildcats vs VMI Keydets?

Davidson Wildcats 7, VMI Keydets 12 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Davidson Wildcats vs VMI Keydets?

VMI Keydets won with a final score of 7–12.

Where can I find the Davidson Wildcats vs VMI Keydets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540396.

Who led Davidson Wildcats vs VMI Keydets in passing?

Collin Ironside (VMI) led passers with 229.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Davidson Wildcats at VMI Keydets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.