VMI Keydets @ Furman Paladins
Hedden, James connect for pair of scores in Furman's 32-14 win
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- — Trey Hedden threw a pair of touchdown passes to Evan James and Furman defeated VMI 32-14 on Saturday.
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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Game Information
Greenville, SC
2025 Standings
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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