CARDINALS TAKE DOWN NO. 16 SMU, MOVE TO 2-1

LOUISVILLE, KY - Louisville football picked up another big win Saturday, defeating No. 16 SMU 41-31 at L&N Stadium to move to 2-1 on the season and 1-0 in ACC play.

The Cardinals were led by a huge performance on the ground. Keyjuan Brown rushed for 163 yards on just 10 carries and scored twice, including touchdown runs of 58 and 53 yards. Isaac Brown added 67 rushing yards and another touchdown as Louisville finished with 265 rushing yards.

Lincoln Kienholz continued to make plays for the Cardinals, completing 14 of 23 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns without an interception. He also added 42 rushing yards and a touchdown. Lawayne McCoy caught four passes for 62 yards and a touchdown, while Jaleel Skinner added a touchdown catch of his own.

The defense came through with big plays when Louisville needed them. Kaleb Beasley finished with 10 tackles and two interceptions, including the game-sealing pick late in the fourth quarter. Clev Lubin added 1.5 sacks and 1.5 tackles for loss. Louisville finished with two interceptions and four tackles for loss.

Louisville now moves to 2-1 and has its first ACC win of the season. The Cardinals will stay home next week to face Wake Forest.

by Austin Stuckey, The Stable

---

PLAYER OF THE GAME: KEYJUAN BROWN

Brown was the difference-maker on offense, rushing for 163 yards and two touchdowns on 10 carries. His two scoring runs went for 58 and 53 yards as Louisville's ground game powered the win.

---

Photography Credit: University of Louisville, Athletics