2019 VMI Keydets football team
The 2019 VMI Keydets football team represented the Virginia Military Institute in the 2019 NCAA Division I FCS football season. It was VMI's 129th football season. The Keydets were led by fifth-year head coach Scott Wachenheim. They played their home games at 10,000–seat Alumni Memorial Field at Foster Stadium. They were a member of the Southern Conference (SoCon). They finished the season 5–7, 4–4 in SoCon play to finish in a three-way tie for fourth place. Their 5 wins were the most achieved in a single season since finishing 6–6 in  2003. Previous season. The Keydets finished the 2018 season 1–10, 0–8 in SoCon play to finish in last place. Preseason. Preseason media and coaches polls. The SoCon released their preseason media poll and coaches poll on July 22, 2019. The Keydets were picked to finish in 9th place in both polls. Preseason All-SoCon teams. The Keydets placed four players on the preseason all–SoCon teams. Offense "1st team" Javeon Lara – WR "2nd team" Reece Udinski – QB Defense "1st team" A.J. Smith – DB Specialists "2nd team" Rohan Martin – RS