William & Mary Tribe linebacker John Kearney (43) celebrates after a tackle on a kick off during the first quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe linebacker Clayton Dobler (55) scores a touchdown after recovering a blocked punt during the second quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe linebacker Jonathan Hammond (13) leads his team to the field before playing against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe defensive lineman Ty Gordon (9) sacks Virginia Military Institute Keydets quarterback Collin Shannon (1) during the second quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe running back Bronson Yoder (9) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe running back Bronson Yoder (9) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe running back Malachi Imoh (1) scores a touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe running back Malachi Imoh (1) celebrates with quarterback Darius Wilson (11) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe quarterback Darius Wilson (11) drops back to pass against Virginia Military Institute Keydets defensive lineman Luke Scott (93) during the second quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Fan hit a beach ball in the crowd during the game between the William & Mary Tribe and the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe running back Martin Lucas (0) leaps over Virginia Military Institute Keydets defensive back Noel Innocent (7) during the fourth quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe running back Malachi Imoh (1) runs the ball against Virginia Military Institute Keydets defensive back Noel Innocent (7) during the first quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Virginia Military Institute Keydets running back Aslin Shipe (25) runs the ball against William & Mary Tribe defensive back TJ McGill (22) during the second quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe head coach Mike London celebrates with his team after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Virginia Military Institute Keydets quarterback Collin Shannon (1) is tackled by William & Mary Tribe linebacker Alex Washington (34) during the fourth quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe tight end Sean McElwain (87) catches a touchdown pass against Virginia Military Institute Keydets cornerback Asa Locks (16) during the third quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe defensive back Jaden Ratliff (19) runs with the ball after making an interception during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe wide receiver Damian Harris (4) makes a catch and runs the ball against Virginia Military Institute Keydets defensive back Noel Innocent (7) during the third quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe linebacker Quinn Osborne (35) celebrates with linebacker Jonathan Hammond (13) after making a tackled during the third quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe quarterback Tyler Hughes (6) throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe quarterback Darius Wilson (11) throws a pass against Virginia Military Institute Keydets defensive back Jason Cole (1) during the third quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe running back Bronson Yoder (9) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. William and Mary won 41-7. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
Virginia Military Institute Keydets running back Hunter Rice (24) knocks the ball away form William & Mary Tribe wide receiver Matthew Akuchie (19) while trying to recover a blocked punt during the second quarter at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
William & Mary Tribe linebacker John Kearney (43) celebrates after a tackle on a kick off during the first quarter against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Va. on Aug. 29, 2024. (Peter Casey / For The Virginian-Pilot)
ExpandWilliam & Mary defeated Virginia Military Institute 41-7 at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg, Virginia, on Aug. 29, 2024.