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  • Quarterback, Kevin Jarrell, runs past his teammates during William & Mary spring...

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    Quarterback, Kevin Jarrell, runs past his teammates during William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • North Carolina State running back Matthew Dayes (21) gains yards...

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    North Carolina State running back Matthew Dayes (21) gains yards as William & Mary defensive end Matt Ahola (58) closes in during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. (Ethan Hyman/Raleigh News & Observer/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **

  • William and Mary head football coach Mike London watches as...

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    William and Mary head football coach Mike London watches as the team practices Saturday March 16, 2019.

  • William & Mary's Jack Armstrong makes this first down catch...

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    William & Mary's Jack Armstrong makes this first down catch during the first quarter against Hampton University Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

  • William & Mary's Josh Dulaney brings down Norfolk State quarterback...

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    William & Mary's Josh Dulaney brings down Norfolk State quarterback Juwan Carter for a first quarter sack Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

  • The white team defense players rest on the bench during...

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    The white team defense players rest on the bench during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Corey Parker #19 and Stephen...

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    RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Corey Parker #19 and Stephen Lubnow #33 of the William & Mary Tribe tackle Matthew Dayes #21 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee is tackled after a...

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    William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee is tackled after a run by Norfolk State's Kyle Archie during the second quarter Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

  • William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee gets crunched by the...

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    William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee gets crunched by the Norfolk State defense as he runs during the fourth quarter Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: De'Vante Cross #15 of the...

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: De'Vante Cross #15 of the Virginia Cavaliers can't complete a catch while defended by Isaiah Laster #41 of the William & Mary Tribe during the first half of a game at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William & Mary quarterback Ted Hefter warms up for the...

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    William & Mary quarterback Ted Hefter warms up for the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

  • William & Mary takes the field for the first game...

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    William & Mary takes the field for the first game featuring the new Smith-McGlothlin Grandstand and press box Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

  • Running back, Albert Funderburke Jr., jumps over other players during...

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    Running back, Albert Funderburke Jr., jumps over other players during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • William and Mary head football coach Mike London shouts during...

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    William and Mary head football coach Mike London shouts during the team's first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

  • North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren walks the sidelines...

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    North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren walks the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against William & Mary, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

  • William & Mary's wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon (11) makes the...

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    William & Mary's wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon (11) makes the catch as North Carolina State cornerback Jack Tocho (29) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M head coach Jimmye Laycock talking with the media today.

  • William and Mary's Kendell Anderson runs through the tackle of...

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    William and Mary's Kendell Anderson runs through the tackle of Duquesne's Christian Kuntz during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

  • William & Mary's Joe Suarez flushes Norfolk State quarterback Juwan...

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    William & Mary's Joe Suarez flushes Norfolk State quarterback Juwan Carter out of the pocket during the second quarter Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

  • Virginia's Andre Levrone, right, pulls in a touchdown pass against...

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    Virginia's Andre Levrone, right, pulls in a touchdown pass against William and Mary's Raeshawn Smith, left, in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)

  • William & Mary's Albert Funderburke gets away from Hampton University's...

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    William & Mary's Albert Funderburke gets away from Hampton University's Myles Morris and Treshawn Council (42) for a 40 yead touchdown run during the third quarter Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

  • William and Mary's Marcus Harvey, left, tackles Jonathan Dunn, right,...

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    William and Mary's Marcus Harvey, left, tackles Jonathan Dunn, right, during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • William & Mary's Anthony Mague (88) celebrates with his teammates...

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    William & Mary's Anthony Mague (88) celebrates with his teammates during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

  • William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon runs with the ball during...

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    William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon runs with the ball during a practice Monday evening at Zable Stadium April 16, 2018.

  • William and Mary quarterback Tommy McKee stretches before the start...

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    William and Mary quarterback Tommy McKee stretches before the start of Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • William and Mary's Richie DiPietro, left, and Marcus Harvey, right,...

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    William and Mary's Richie DiPietro, left, and Marcus Harvey, right, tackle Jonathan Dunn, center, during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: DeVonte Dedmon #11 of the...

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    RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: DeVonte Dedmon #11 of the William & Mary Tribe makes a touchdown catch against Mike Stevens #2 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M #72 OL Domenic Martinelli Sr. and #16 QB Steve Cluley Sr..

  • Richmond's Gordon Collins, right, evades William and Mary's Trey Reed...

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    Richmond's Gordon Collins, right, evades William and Mary's Trey Reed on Saturday in Richmond.

  • William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock waves to...

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock waves to fans as he exits the field following the conclusion of Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William and Mary's Tyler Crist walks onto the field before...

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    William and Mary's Tyler Crist walks onto the field before the start of the football team's media day at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

  • William & Mary quarterback Ted Hefter hands off the ball...

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    William & Mary quarterback Ted Hefter hands off the ball during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

  • Running back, Owen Wright, charges towards the end zone during...

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    Running back, Owen Wright, charges towards the end zone during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock walks onto...

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock walks onto the field before the start of Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William and Mary head football coach Mike London watches as...

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    William and Mary head football coach Mike London watches as the team practices Saturday March 16, 2019.

  • William & Mary's Gavin Johnson gets the sack on Norfolk...

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    William & Mary's Gavin Johnson gets the sack on Norfolk State quarterback Juwan Carter during the fourth quarter Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

  • Tonight was William & Mary's first game with their new...

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    Tonight was William & Mary's first game with their new stand and press box on the home side of the stadium Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium against Norfolk State.

  • William & Mary's Tommy McKee waits for the ball during...

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    William & Mary's Tommy McKee waits for the ball during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

  • William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee (6) celebrates a touchdown...

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    William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee (6) celebrates a touchdown with tight end Andrew Caskin (44) and lineman Brooks Norris (61) ) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff /The Daily Progress via AP)

  • William and Mary football head coach Mike London talks with...

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    William and Mary football head coach Mike London talks with members of the media at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

  • William and Mary's Nick Muse catches the ball around Isaiah...

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    William and Mary's Nick Muse catches the ball around Isaiah Laster during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

  • The North Carolina State defense stops William & Mary's running...

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    The North Carolina State defense stops William & Mary's running back Jonathan Dunn (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

  • William and Mary's Josh Delaney, left, and Bill Murray tackle...

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    William and Mary's Josh Delaney, left, and Bill Murray tackle University of Richmond's Milan Howard during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William and Mary football players run drills during the first...

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    William and Mary football players run drills during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M QB Steve Cluley.

  • William & Mary's Tyler Klaus stops Stony Brook's Donavin Washington...

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    William & Mary's Tyler Klaus stops Stony Brook's Donavin Washington during the second quarter Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Juwan Moye #99 of the...

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Juwan Moye #99 of the Virginia Cavaliers tips a pass from Tommy McKee #6 of the William & Mary Tribe leading to an interception during the second half of a game at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William and Mary's Kendell Anderson, left, runs away from Duquesne's...

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    William and Mary's Kendell Anderson, left, runs away from Duquesne's Anthony Alimenti, center, and Abner Roberts, right, for touchdown during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M head coach Jimmye Laycock talking with the media today.

  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Malcolm Cook #17 of the...

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Malcolm Cook #17 of the Virginia Cavaliers dives at Tommy McKee #6 of the William & Mary Tribe during the second half of a game at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee is sacked by Stony...

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    William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee is sacked by Stony Brook's John Haggart during the first quarter Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

  • William and Mary head football coach Mike London talks with...

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    William and Mary head football coach Mike London talks with players during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

  • William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon, left, catches the ball around...

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    William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon, left, catches the ball around the defense of Raeshawn Smith during a practice Monday evening at Zable Stadium April 16, 2018.

  • William & Mary's Isaiah Stephens and Nate Atkins (42) converge...

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    William & Mary's Isaiah Stephens and Nate Atkins (42) converge on Hampton University's Yahkee Johnson as he tries to run during the second quarter Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

  • William & Mary quarterbacks huddle after the spring football game...

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    William & Mary quarterbacks huddle after the spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019. The green team, offense, defeated the white team, defense, 14-3.

  • William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock is greeted...

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock is greeted by family while walking onto the field before the start of Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William & Mary's Daniel Kuzjak is brought down after a...

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    William & Mary's Daniel Kuzjak is brought down after a short reception by Norfolk State's Kyle Archie during the first quarter Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M #13 Nick Dorka who does the kicking.

  • Running back, Owen Wright, outruns pressure from linebacker, Jack Erwin,...

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    Running back, Owen Wright, outruns pressure from linebacker, Jack Erwin, during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • William and Mary head coach Jimmye Laycock shouts directions during...

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    William and Mary head coach Jimmye Laycock shouts directions during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. The new stadium and press box.

  • William & Mary's Bill Murray stops Stony Brook's Stacey Bedell...

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    William & Mary's Bill Murray stops Stony Brook's Stacey Bedell during the fourth quarter Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

  • William & Mary's Arman Jones brings down Hampton University's Yahkee...

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    William & Mary's Arman Jones brings down Hampton University's Yahkee Johnson during the first quarter Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

  • William & Mary's Nate Evans gets away from Stony Brook's...

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    William & Mary's Nate Evans gets away from Stony Brook's Chris Cooper for a big fourth quarter run Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

  • William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock hugs his...

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock hugs his granddaughters Grail Johnson, left, and Nolan Johnson after the conclusion of Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William & Mary's Albert Fundreburke Jr gets away from Norfolk...

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    William & Mary's Albert Fundreburke Jr gets away from Norfolk State's Sandy Chapman for a big third quarter run setting up a touchdown Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

  • William & Mary's DeVonte Dedmon makes this over the shoulder...

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    William & Mary's DeVonte Dedmon makes this over the shoulder catch in front of Hampton University's Oral Varcciann during the first quarter Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

  • William and Mary's Nick Muse, left, escapes the tackle of...

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    William and Mary's Nick Muse, left, escapes the tackle of University of Richmond's Daniel Jones during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William and Mary head coach Jimmye Laycock smiles during Saturday's...

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    William and Mary head coach Jimmye Laycock smiles during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • Head coach Mike London advises his team from the field...

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    Head coach Mike London advises his team from the field during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • William and Mary's Ian Haislip, left, and Peyton Gryder tackle...

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    William and Mary's Ian Haislip, left, and Peyton Gryder tackle Duquesne's P.J. Fulmore during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

  • William & Mary quarterback Dean Rotger winds up the throw...

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    William & Mary quarterback Dean Rotger winds up the throw during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

  • William & Mary's Ted Hefter passes the ball during the...

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    William & Mary's Ted Hefter passes the ball during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

  • Norfolk State's George Wahee makes this catch in front of...

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    Norfolk State's George Wahee makes this catch in front of William & Mary's Aaron Swinton during the first quarter Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

  • William and Mary football head coach Mike London talks with...

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    William and Mary football head coach Mike London talks with members of the media at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

  • Running back, Owen Wright, is tackled by linebacker, Joey Nameth,...

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    Running back, Owen Wright, is tackled by linebacker, Joey Nameth, during William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M's #44 Andrew Caskin.

  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Tommy McKee #6 of the...

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Tommy McKee #6 of the William & Mary Tribe rushes for a gain during the second half of a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Richmond's Ayo Ogunniyi intercepts a pass intended for William and...

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    Richmond's Ayo Ogunniyi intercepts a pass intended for William and Mary's Daniel Kuzjak, on ground, Saturday in Richmond.

  • Virginia running back Olamide Zaccheaus, left, runs past William &...

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    Virginia running back Olamide Zaccheaus, left, runs past William & Mary safety Mike Barta, right, during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff /The Daily Progress via AP)

  • William and Mary players prepare for the start of Saturday's...

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    William and Mary players prepare for the start of Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • William and Mary's Isaiah Laster, right, laughs with teammates during...

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    William and Mary's Isaiah Laster, right, laughs with teammates during the football team's media day at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

  • William & Mary's Norfolk State's James Church Jr can't bring...

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    William & Mary's Norfolk State's James Church Jr can't bring in this pass as he is hit by William & Mary's Aaron Swinton during the first quarter Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

  • William and Mary head football coach Mike London, right, talks...

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    William and Mary head football coach Mike London, right, talks with players during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

  • William & Mary quarterback Brandon Battle winds up the throw...

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    William & Mary quarterback Brandon Battle winds up the throw during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Juan Thornhill #21 of the...

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Juan Thornhill #21 of the Virginia Cavaliers tackles Tommy McKee #6 of the William & Mary Tribe during the first half of a game at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William & Mary running back Owen Wright is upended by...

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    William & Mary running back Owen Wright is upended by corner back Michael Jackson during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

  • William & Mary's Albert Fundreburke Jr scores a third quarter...

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    William & Mary's Albert Fundreburke Jr scores a third quarter touchdown against Norfolk State in front of the new Smith-McGlothlin Grandstand Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

  • William and Mary's Jordan Lowery, left, runs into University of...

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    William and Mary's Jordan Lowery, left, runs into University of Richmond's Jordan Cannady after calling for a fair catch during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • Wide receiver, Jordan Lowery, dodges other players during the William...

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    Wide receiver, Jordan Lowery, dodges other players during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • William and Mary's DeVonte Dedmon is overcome with emotion as...

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    William and Mary's DeVonte Dedmon is overcome with emotion as he exits the field following the conclusion of Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William and Mary's Richie DiPietro jumps to tackle Brehon Britt...

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    William and Mary's Richie DiPietro jumps to tackle Brehon Britt during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • Head coach Mike London gives a speech to his team...

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    Head coach Mike London gives a speech to his team in a group huddle after the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

  • William and Mary quarterback Jhalil Mosley, center, runs away from...

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    William and Mary quarterback Jhalil Mosley, center, runs away from Xavier Roscoe, right, during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee is run out of...

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    William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee is run out of bounds by Norfolk State's Kyle Archie after a big second quarter run Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

  • William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium...

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M head coach Jimmye Laycock inside their new coaches box in the press box.

  • RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Marcus Harvey #29 of the...

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    RALEIGH, NC - SEPTEMBER 01: Marcus Harvey #29 of the William & Mary Tribe tackles Matthew Dayes #21 of the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Carter Finley Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William and Mary's Albert Funderburke Jr. runs away from University...

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    William and Mary's Albert Funderburke Jr. runs away from University of Richmond's Justin Rubin, left, and Dale Matthews Jr., center, during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

  • William and Mary quarterback Jhalil Mosley throws the ball before...

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    William and Mary quarterback Jhalil Mosley throws the ball before the start of Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

  • William and Mary football head coach Mike London talks with...

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    William and Mary football head coach Mike London talks with members of the media at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

  • William & Mary's Nate Evans makes Stony Brook's Chris Cooper...

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    William & Mary's Nate Evans makes Stony Brook's Chris Cooper miss during a fourth quarter run Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

  • William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon talks with teammates during a...

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    William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon talks with teammates during a practice Monday evening at Zable Stadium April 16, 2018.

  • North Carolina State running back Matthew Dayes (21) runs for...

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    North Carolina State running back Matthew Dayes (21) runs for yardage as William & Mary's defensive end Matt Ahola (58) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

  • William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee looks for running room...

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    William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee looks for running room around Stony Brook's Chris Cooper during the second quarter Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

  • CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Tommy McKee #6 of the...

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Tommy McKee #6 of the William & Mary Tribe scores a touchdown during the second half of a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • William & Mary's Brandon Battle (10) runs with the ball...

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    William & Mary's Brandon Battle (10) runs with the ball during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

  • William & Mary safety Gage Herdman celebrates with line backer...

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    William & Mary safety Gage Herdman celebrates with line backer Arman Jones after getting an interception during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

  • William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon, left, catches the ball around...

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    William and Mary's Devonte Dedmon, left, catches the ball around the defense of Raeshawn Smith during a practice Monday evening at Zable Stadium April 16, 2018.

  • North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley (15) passe during the...

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    North Carolina State quarterback Ryan Finley (15) passe during the first half of an NCAA college football game against William & Mary, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Tommy McKee #6 of the William & Mary Tribe throws a pass beside head coach Jimmye Laycock while warming up before the start of a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

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    William & Mary's Noah Giles scampers for a few yards during the fourth quarter against Norfolk State Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

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    William & Mary's Anthony Mague is dragged down by Stony Brook's Noah McGinty after a fourth quarter reception Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

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    William & Mary's Tommy McKee (6) loses the ball during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William & Mary's Tommy McKee scrambles for yardage during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William and Mary's Xavier Roscoe, left, Mike Mullin (96) and Josh Dulaney, right, tackle Albert Funderburke, center, during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

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    William and Mary's Mikal Abdul-Saboor is brought down by Duquesne's Abner Roberts during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock walks the sidelines during Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M head coach Jimmye Laycock inside their new coaches box in the press box.

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    William and Mary's Grant Waxter, right, catches the ball around Simeon Brown during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

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    Quarterback, Brandon Battle, warms up before the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. Photos from above during media day this morning.

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    William & Mary's Josh Stallings (89) catches the ball inches from the end zone during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William and Mary's Kilton Anderson talks with teammates during the football team's media day at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Nate Lewis (38) and Jalen Christian (2) battle for a catch during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. W&M head coach Jimmye Laycock and Asst. A.D. Michael Pritchett inside their new coaches box in the press box.

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    Wide receiver, Justin Dulaney, charges with the ball during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William and Mary football players run drills during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock shouts directions during Saturday's game against University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

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    William and Mary football players run drills during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

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    William and Mary's Corey Parker talks with teammates during the football team's media day at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

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    William and Mary's DeAndre Houston-Carson runs back a blocked field goal attempt for a touchdown during Saturday's game against Duquesne at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

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    William & Mary's Ted Hefter looks to make a pass during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock walks onto the field before the start of Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

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    Quarterback, Ted Hefter, warms up before the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 02: Jordan Ellis #1 of the Virginia Cavaliers rushes between Denzel Dykes #24 and Nate Atkins #42 of the William & Mary Tribe during the first half of a game at Scott Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

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    Quarterback, Brandon Battle, looks to make a pass during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William & Mary coach Jimmye Laycock watches his team play during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

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    A decal in honor of Nate Evans is worn on the back every helmet during the spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019. Evans played football for William & Mary and was fatally shot in March of 2019.

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    William & Mary quarterback Shon Mitchell warms up for the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

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    William & Mary's Daniel Kuzjak is dejected as Stony Brook celebrates their close win 21-18 Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium. The game ended on a William & Mary false start penalty with 8 seconds left on the clock triggering a 10 second run-off.

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    William & Mary's Isaiah Stephens gets a hold of Norfolk State quarterback Tripp Harrington for a first quarter sack Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

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    William & Mary's Ted Hefter passes the ball during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William & Mary's Matt Ahola stops Stony Brook's Stacey Bedell for a loss during the first quarter Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium.

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. Photos from the new field with the new stands and press box in back.

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    William & Mary's Isaiah Stephens drags down Norfolk State quarterback Greg Hankerson Jr as he tries to run during the second quarter Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

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    William & Mary quarterback Tommy McKee (6) runs with the ball during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff /The Daily Progress via AP)

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. Photos from the new field with the new stands and press box in back.

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    Fans watch the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Shon Mitchell (12) makes a pass during the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William & Mary's Albert Funderburke leaps into the endzone with Hampton University's Joseph Turner in pursuit during the third quarter Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

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    Quarterbacks, Kevin Jarrell and Ted Hefter, warm up before the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Xavier Roscoe and Bill Murray drag down Norfolk State's C.J. Jones during the second quarter Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

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    William and Mary's Isaiah Laster, left, and Collin Parker, right, laugh as Jordan Lowery, center, flexes during the football team's media day at Zable Stadium Monday afternoon August 5, 2019.

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    William and Mary football players run drills during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Jimmy Laycock talks with the players after the team's spring football game at Zable Stadium on Saturday, April 15, 2017.

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    William and Mary head coach Jimmye Laycock talks with quarterback Jhalil Mosley during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

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    The green, offense, and white, defense, teams face off during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Stephen Lubnow (33) and Matt Ahola bring down Norfolk State's Demetreus Ferebee after a short second quarter reception Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

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    Hampton University Connell Maynor argues a non-call during the third quarter against William & Mary Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

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    William and Mary's Arman Jones, left, and Tyler Crist, right, tackle University of Richmond's Jordan Cannady during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

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    William and Mary's Trey Reed, left, intercepts a ball intended for Duquesne's Wayne Capers Jr. during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

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    Duquesne's Wayne Cpaers Jr., left, catches the ball over the defense of William and Mary's Mike Barta for a touchdown during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

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    William & Mary's VJ Davey stops Norfolk State's Quintreil Chung for a loss during the second quarter Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

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    William and Mary head football coach Jimmye Laycock waves to fans as he exits the field following the conclusion of Saturday's game against the University of Richmond at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

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    William and Mary football media day at W&M's Zable Stadium in Williamsburg. The 27 million dollars improvements to the stands and new Pressbox will be ready for their first game on Sept.17th.with Norfolk State. Photo taken from the old main gate of the new field and stands.

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    William & Mary's Daniel Kuzjak and Norfolk State's Bobby Price go to the turf after battling for a second quarter pass Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

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    Running back, Jaret Anderson, runs past Thomas Creed during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Aaron Swinton can't keep Norfolk State's Isaiah Winstead from making this long reception during the second quarter Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

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    William & Mary's Nate Evans flies into the endzone for a third quarter touchdown after being hit by Stony Brook's John Haggart September 30, 2017 at Zable Stadium,

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    William & Mary's Isaiah Stephens forces Hampton University quarterback Jaylian Williamson to dump off the ball during the second quarter Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

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    William and Mary's Zach Burdick catches the ball during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Mike DeMonte brings down Hampton University's Rashawn Proctor during the first quarter Saturday September 10, 2016 at Hampton University.

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    University of Richmond's Caleb Drake, coaches the ball for a touchdown around the defense of William and Mary's Josh Delaney, left, Raeshawn Smith, center, and Isaiah Lester, right, during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

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    North Carolina State's Jaylen Samuels (1) breaks free for a gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game against William & Mary, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)

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    William and Mary's Jordan Lowery, left, attempts to catch the ball around Michael Jackson during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

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    William & Mary's Jaret Anderson is tacked by Norfolk State's Kyle Archie after a big second quarter run Saturday September 9, 2017 at Norfolk.

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    William & Mary wide receiver Jalen Christian tires to get away from linebacker Riley Fox during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

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    William and Mary head football coach Mike London watches as the team practices Saturday March 16, 2019.

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    William and Mary head football coach Mike London tworks with Trey Watkins during the first practice Saturday March 16, 2019.

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    William and Mary's Raeshawn Smith, right, disrupts a pass intended for Jack Armstrong, left, during Saturday's spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 16, 2016.

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    William & Mary wide receiver is brought down by corner back Jaden Barnes during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

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    William and Mary's Daniel Kuzjak hangs onto the ball above Duquesne's Josh Jordan during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 28, 2015.

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    William and Mary's Luke Rhodes yanks on the hair of Richmond's Jacobi Green, tackling him Saturday in Richmond.

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    William & Mary's Brandon Walker breaks up this pass intended for Norfolk State's Chuma Awanna during the second quarter Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

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    William and Mary's Nick Muse runs away from University of Richmond's Daniel Jones during Saturday's game at Zable Stadium November 17, 2018.

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    William & Mary quarterback Shon Mitchell stands in the huddle during the spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

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    The green offense team huddles for a timeout during the William & Mary spring football game at Zable Stadium on April 13, 2019.

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    William & Mary quarterback Steve Cluley scrambles away from Norfolk State's Deshaywn Middleton for a second quarter first down Saturday September 17, 2016 at Zable Stadium.

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    Wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon manages to pull in this pass under pressure from corner back Justin Allen during the William & Mary spring football scrimmage Saturday April 21, 2018 at Zable Stadium.

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On a picturesque fall afternoon, with bright sunshine and hundreds of former players in the stands, the setting was ideal. Only one thing was missing: the win.

In the 445th and final game of his coaching career, William and Mary’s Jimmye Laycock exited with a 10-6 loss to Richmond Saturday at Zable Stadium. The Tribe reached the red zone twice and failed to cash in on either chance, which effectively summed up the day.

Laycock ended his 39-year career with 249 wins, by far the most in school history. He’s tied for 24th all-time in Division I with Lou Holtz, his former coach at W&M.

Afterwards, after he shook hands with Richmond coach and close friend Russ Huesman, Laycock received a standing ovation from the fans as he walked off the field for the final time.

“I really worked hard to not get sentimental (or) reminisce,” Laycock said. “There’s plenty of time for that. I really wanted to approach it as a game, the last game, a big game, the Richmond game. And I feel like I did.

“I didn’t start thinking about it being my last time with this or my last time with that. Except when the official told me that was my last timeout. I said, ‘Yeah, forever.’”

The final stats show two overriding reasons why Laycock wasn’t able to go out with what would have been his 250th win.

First, the Tribe was 0 for 2 in the red zone, thanks to a missed field goal and an interception. Richmond was 2 for 2. Second, a week after a plus-4 turnover margin led to a win at Villanova, W&M was minus-3 Saturday.

The Tribe (4-6, 3-4 CAA) finished with 212 total yards, 53 coming on its final possession. W&M had 15 yards on nine snaps in the third quarter.

The Tribe avoided being shut out for the third time this season when Shon Mitchell, who came off the bench, threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to DeVonte Dedmon with 47 seconds remaining in the game.

Ted Hefter started at quarterback and played until injuring his shoulder on the final play of the third quarter. He completed 9 of 16 passes for 69 yards, with an interception.

Mitchell, who had played sparingly of late because of a leg injury, came in and hit on 7 of 14 for 84 yards. He had a touchdown and a pick.

The day started promisingly for W&M. After forcing a punt, the Tribe moved from its 25-yard line to a first down at the Richmond 15. But after three plays produced nothing, Kris Hooper pushed a 32-yard field-goal attempt wide right.

“That hurt,” Laycock said. “Even if we had gotten a field goal out of that, at least we get on the board and get up early on them.

“But then, after that, we couldn’t get going on offense. That was probably a bigger play, as it turned out, than a normal missed field goal would be in a game like that.”

The Spiders responded with a marathon drive — 17 plays, 80 yards, 8:27 off the clock. Along the way, UR converted three third downs and a fake punt.

Joe Mancuso’s 5-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Drake, which Tribe cornerback Raeshawn Smith initially touched, put the Spiders up 7-0 just over four minutes into the second quarter. Griffin Trau’s 43-yard field goal with 36 seconds left in the third quarter made it a two-possession game.

At 70, and still in good health, Laycock is ready for the next chapter in his life. He’s not certain what that will entail, though golf and spoiling his two grandchildren will be a major part of it.

But he’s been coaching for nearly two-thirds of his lifetime. Old habits don’t fade away that easily.

“I’ll miss the organization part of it,” he said. “The regiment part of it. As coaches, we’re creatures of habit. I can tell you what I’m doing at 2 o’clock on Tuesday during the season.

“I’ll miss that because I won’t know what to do. Maybe I’ll figure it out. I’ll have to restructure my whole life.”