VMI Keydets 10–45 East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 7, 2025

Quick answer

East Tennessee State Buccaneers defeated VMI Keydets 45–10 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: VMI Keydets 10, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 45.

Game summary

East Tennessee State Buccaneers dominated VMI Keydets 45–10 in Week 7 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Jake McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 181.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.11 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Devontae Houston — 76.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jeremiah Harrison — 5 rec, 61.0 yds.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State (-0.152/play) vs VMI (-0.722/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
VMI Keydets	6	0	0	3	10
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	0	15	18	12	45

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

VMIVMI Keydets

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

+3OPP 35

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

VMI
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Punt return touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
DHDevontae Houston
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Devontae Houston rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 33 yards
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
JHJeremiah Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-15
Jake McNamara pass to Jeremiah Harrison for a touchdown (17 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
EFEphraim Floyd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Jake McNamara pass to Ephraim Floyd for a touchdown (12 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
JMJake McNamara
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-27
Jake McNamara — Interception returned for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
JAJason Albritton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Jason Albritton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
VMI
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
9-33
Field goal good from 52 yards
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-39
Kickoff
East Tennessee State
Q4TD
JBJackson Byrd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-45
Jackson Byrd rushes 20 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Jake McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 181.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +1.76 EPA
Jackson Byrd (East Tennessee State) — 13.0 yds · +0.94 EPA/play +0.94 EPA
Nana Utsey (VMI) — 14.0 yds · -0.64 EPA/play -3.22 EPA

Rushing

Devontae Houston (East Tennessee State) — 76.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
Khalil Eichelberger (East Tennessee State) — 53.0 yds -0.39 EPA
Jason Albritton (East Tennessee State) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD +0.29 EPA

Receiving

Jeremiah Harrison (East Tennessee State) — 5 rec · 61.0 yds +0.26 EPA
Karim Page (East Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 43.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Malik McNeely (VMI) — 2 rec · 17.0 yds -0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jake McNamara	East Tennessee State	16	50.0%	181	2	+0.11	+1.76
Jackson Byrd	East Tennessee State	1	100.0%	13	0	+0.94	+0.94
Nana Utsey	VMI	5	60.0%	14	0	-0.64	-3.22
Collin Shannon	VMI	15	40.0%	36	0	-0.51	-7.71
Jacolby Criswell	East Tennessee State	11	63.6%	26	0	-0.71	-7.81
Chandler Wilson	VMI	12	8.3%	-9	0	-0.87	-10.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VMI	East Tennessee State
Plays	58	77
EPA / play	-0.722	-0.152
Total EPA	-41.88	-11.74
Success rate	15.5%	41.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.669	-0.183
Rush EPA / play	-0.787	-0.135
Yards	82	509

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	VMI	3	7	-2.21	Touchdown
Q1	VMI	6	1	-6.69	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	3	-2.80	Punt
Q1	VMI	3	-1	-2.76	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	5	15	-1.96	Punt
Q1	VMI	3	6	-2.21	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	8	30	-2.58	Punt
Q1	VMI	2	5	-4.80	Fumble
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	22	+2.25	Rush TD
Q2	VMI	6	23	-0.12	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	8	27	-1.11	Punt
Q2	VMI	2	1	-1.12	Ended
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	2	-2.58	Field goal
Q2	VMI	3	5	-1.06	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	29	+3.97	Pass TD
Q2	VMI	3	2	-0.51	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jake McNamara — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.1 EPA)
Q1 · VMI Keydets · Punt return touchdown (-5.62 EPA)
Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-5.09 EPA)
Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Kickoff (+5.06 EPA)
Q1 · VMI Keydets · Fumble (-4.89 EPA)
Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jackson Byrd rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.96 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jake McNamara pass to Jaiden Daniels for 44 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.95 EPA)
Q3 · VMI Keydets · Punt for 27 yards (+3.9 EPA)

Key takeaways

East Tennessee State Buccaneers controlled the final (45–10) in Week 7.
Passing edge: Jake McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 181.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: East Tennessee State at -0.152 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 VMI Keydets vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

VMI Keydets 10, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 45 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won VMI Keydets vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers won with a final score of 10–45.

Where can I find the VMI Keydets vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767560.

Who led VMI Keydets vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers in passing?

Jake McNamara (East Tennessee State) led passers with 181.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for VMI Keydets at East Tennessee State Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.