After making the conference title game in 2023, Louisville (7-4, 5-3 ACC) entered the season with high expectations. However, a late-season slump put the Cardinals in a precarious position, leaving them desperate for a victory to salvage what appeared to be a promising campaign.
Meanwhile, Kentucky (4-7, 1-7 SEC) has struggled with injuries and a few missteps this season, leaving the team searching for solutions to its current challenges. The Wildcats, however, are looking to end the season on a high note with a victory over their rival.
Louisville entered Saturday's game at Kroger Field as a 3.5-point favorite, marking the second straight year the Cardinals are favorites against the Wildcats.
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Louisville vs. Kentucky Box Score
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Summary of Louisville vs. Kentucky
Louisville opened the scoring midway through the first quarter at Kroger Field with a rushing touchdown. Isaac Brown found his way to the end zone from the one-yard line with 7:07 left.
The Cardinals extended the lead early in the second quarter with a field goal. Brock Travelstead hit the 20-yard target with 13:00 left, following a four-play drive for 22 yards.
Duke Watson helped Louisville extend the lead further a few minutes later with a rushing touchdown. The running back rushed 58 yards to the end zone on the first play of the drive with 11:16 remaining.
The Cardinals scored their second field goal of the game later in the second quarter. Brock Travelstead hit the target again from 21 yards out after a 10-play drive for 72 yards.
Kentucky recorded its first point of the day in the third quarter. Gavin Wimsatt found Ja'Mori Maclin in the end zone from four yards out to close the lead with 9:22 to play.
Louisville responded with a touchdown later in the third quarter with 4:59 left. Kentucky's Jamarion Wilcox fumbled the ball while rushing and was recovered by Ramon Puryear who returned it for a touchdown.
The Cardinals added another rushing touchdown just before the end of the third quarter. Duke Watson rushed 24 yards to the end zone to assert his team's dominance in the game.
Kentucky scored its second touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Gavin Wimsatt and Jamarion Maclin connected once again, this time for 83 yards, to close the wide margin.
Louisville responded less than a minute later with another rushing touchdown. Isaac Brown rushed 67 yards to the end zone with 9:01 left on just the second play of the drive.
It ended with a Louisville victory at Kroger Field. Although the season wasn't as successful as expected for the Cardinals, it wasn't a bad season overall. Kentucky, on the other hand, will look to bounce back in 2025 after this season's huge disappointment.
Edited by Farouk Yusuf
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