Citadel rallies past VMI 24-21 in double overtime

The Citadel rallied from a two-touchdown deficit in the fourth quarter to beat VMI 24-21 in double overtime in the 82nd Military Classic of the South, retaining the Silver Shako for a third straight year. Evan Keily won it with a 35-yard field goal, and the victory ended the Bulldogs’ five-game losing streak. Backup quarterback Quentin Hayes sparked the comeback after entering in the second half; running back Israel Benjamin rushed for a season-high 92 yards, while linebacker Zyion Brown led the defense with 12 tackles. The rivalry game was played at VMI’s Foster Stadium, where the Keydets were seeking their first conference win and a chance to reclaim the Shako.