The VMI Keydets open the 2022 regular season on the road looking to improve from their 6-5 record from a year ago. The Keydets started the year strong at 6-2 overall but lost the last 3 games of the year including a 52-24 blowout to ECU in the final game of the regular season. Quarterback Seth Morgan struggled immensely in the final game of the year completing 23 of 47 passes for 205 yards and 2 scores but threw 3 interceptions as well.
Rashad Raymond led the way for the Keydets on the ground with 105 yards rushing on 19 carries. Aidan Twombly proved to be the primary target for VMI accumulating 88 yards and 1 touchdown on 8 catches, while'Leroy Thomas added 65 yards receiving and 11 score.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons come into the 2022 season after exploding on the national scene a year ago finishing the year 11-3 overall and spent time in the nations top 10. The 2022 season for the Demon Deacons will again be led by quarterback Sam Hartman who brings a host of experience to the field. Hartman threw for over 4,200 yards last year and will have several key weapons around him.