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#25 Georgia SouthernGeorgia Southern
Eagles
(2-3, 1-2)
Eagles
(2-3, 1-2)
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3:30 PM, October 5, 1996
Paulson Stadium - Statesboro, GA
Attendance: 12,041
Paulson Stadium - Statesboro, GA
Attendance: 12,041
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMI | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| GS | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
| VMI | GS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 22 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency3rd Down Eff. | 7-14 (50%) | 4-13 (31%) |
| 4th Down Efficiency4th Down Eff. | 0-1 (0%) | 2-4 (50%) |
| Total Yards | 354 | 430 |
| Total Plays | 70 | 75 |
| Yards per play | 5.1 | 5.7 |
| Passing | 116 | 150 |
| Comp-Att | 12-20 (60%) | 10-19 (53%) |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 7.9 |
| Rushing | 238 | 280 |
| Rush Attempts | 50 | 56 |
| Yards per rush | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Penalties | 5-58 | 6-59 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrownINT | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 33:31 | 26:29 |
| Time Between Plays | 0:29 | 0:21 |
| Helmet | Blue Helmet (1982-05 / 2007-16) |
|---|---|
| Helmet Color | Blue (Shiny) |
| Facemask Color | Gray |
| Decal | Number |
| Jersey | Blue Jersey (1982-02 / 2010-17) |
| Jersey Color | Blue |
| Number Color | White |
| Pants | White Pants (1996) |
| Pants Color | White |
| Decoration | Medallion Logo on Hip |
| First Quarter | VMI | GS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | TD | 1:43 | Jason White 14 yard pass from Al Lester (Mike Harris Kick) 15 plays 90 yards, 7:50 (6.0 yards per play) | 7 | 0 |
| Second Quarter | VMI | GS | |||
| FG | 8:10 | Mike Harris 45 yard field goal 6 plays 17 yards, 2:55 (2.8 yards per play) | 10 | 0 |
| TD | 3:00 | Thomas Haskins 3 yard run (Mike Harris Kick) 7 plays 68 yards, 3:27 (9.7 yards per play) | 17 | 0 |
 | TD | 0:18 | Kenny Robinson 3 yard run (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick Failed) 13 plays 76 yards, 2:42 (5.8 yards per play) | 17 | 6 |
| Third Quarter | VMI | GS | |||
| TD | 11:24 | Recio Tutt 17 yard run (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick) 9 plays 65 yards, 3:36 (7.2 yards per play) | 17 | 13 |
| Fourth Quarter | VMI | GS | |||
| TD | 0:47 | Kenny Robinson 1 yard run (Ronnie Stalnaker Kick) 8 plays 50 yards, 2:22 (6.3 yards per play) | 17 | 20 |
| Final Score | 17 | 20 | |||
| Lead Changes | 1 | ||||
| Ties | 0 | ||||
| Largest Lead | 3 | ||||
| Largest Deficit | 17 | ||||
| Time Leading | 0:47 | ||||
| Time Trailing | 45:56 | ||||