CARDINALS FALL JUST SHORT AT NC STATE, TURN ATTENTION TO FLORIDA STATE

RALEIGH, N.C. - Louisville came up just short Saturday afternoon, falling 31-28 to NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Cardinals battled back after trailing 28-14 in the third quarter, but NC State hit a 28-yard field goal with 5:30 left to take the lead for good.

Louisville’s offense continued to make big plays. Lincoln Kienholz completed 21 of 30 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns. Tre Richardson led the Cardinals with eight catches for 117 yards and a touchdown, while Isaac Brown rushed for 125 yards on just nine carries, including a 70-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Keyjuan Brown added 88 rushing yards and a touchdown.

The Cardinals tied the game at 28-28 when Brown broke loose for his 70-yard touchdown, but NC State answered with the winning field goal. Louisville finished with 485 total yards, including 231 on the ground.

Defensively, T.J. Capers led Louisville with 12 tackles. Kaleb Beasley added nine tackles and an interception, while Clev Lubin recorded eight tackles and a sack.

Now 2-3 overall and 1-2 in ACC play, Louisville returns home for a big Friday night matchup with Florida State. The Cardinals and Seminoles will meet at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

by Austin Stuckey, The Stable

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Photography Credit: University of Louisville, Athletics