| Year: | 1916 |
| Team: | VMI Keydets |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Short Conf: | SAIAA |
| Record: | 4–5 |
| Conf Record: | 1–4 |
| Head Coach: | Frank Gorton |
| Hc Year: | 3rd |
| Stadium: | VMI Parade Ground |
The 1916 VMI Keydets football team represented the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in their 26th season of organized football. Led by third-year head coach Frank Gorton, the Keydets went 4–5.[1] After a 3–0 start with three shutout victories, VMI lost five out of their final six games.