The 1960 VMI Keydets football team was an

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team that represented the

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(VMI) as a member of the

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(SoCon) during the

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. Led by eighth-year head coach

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, the Keydets compiled an overall record of 7–2–1 with a mark of 4–1 in conference play, winning the SoCon title.

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VMI Keydets football The VMI Keydets football team represents the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The Keydets compete in the Southern Conference of the NCAA Division I FCS, and are coached by Danny Rocco, named head coach on December 3, 2022. VMI ...