Louisville football

With this win, the Cardinals improved to an impressive 10-1 overall record and 7-1 in the ACC standings. Louisville displayed their offensive firepower, racking up a total of 470 yards, including 308 through the air and 162 on the ground.

Louisville comes into the game with a 9-1 record after a thrilling 31-24 comeback victory over Virginia last week. Isaac Guerendo’s 73-yard touchdown run with three minutes remaining sealed the win for the Cardinals. Despite overcoming a 14-0 halftime deficit, Virginia couldn’t hold on as Louisville tied the game with a 52-yard touchdown pass to Ahmari Huggins-Bruce.

The previous sellout game was the Louisville-Notre Dame contest on Oct. 7, which drew the largest crowd in school history with a whopping 59,081 attendees. Now, the Cards will have the opportunity to once again fill the stadium to capacity with the highly anticipated matchup against Kentucky.

Despite their recent success, the Cardinals have struggled against the Hurricanes in Miami, going 0-6-1 all-time on the road. However, head coach Jeff Brohm is optimistic about his team’s chances and sees this game as a great opportunity to break that streak.

Gillotte played a pivotal role in the Cardinals’ victory, recording 1.5 sacks against Virginia. This stellar performance not only earned him the prestigious weekly conference accolade but also propelled him up to sixth place in the nation for total sacks this season, with an impressive 10.0 sacks in total. The junior from Boca Raton, Florida, showcased his exceptional talent and marked himself as a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line.

Gillotte’s stellar performance in the recent win against Virginia saw him record 1.5 sacks, taking his season total up to a career-high 10.0 sacks. This impressive feat has propelled him to sixth place in the nation for sacks. Gillotte’s achievement marks the first time a player has reached the 10.0 sacks mark since Yasir Abdullah in 2021.

Right from the kickoff, it was evident that this matchup would be a thrilling one. The two sides traded blows early on, with Virginia’s offense effectively penetrating Louisville’s defense. However, the Cardinals’ defensive unit swiftly adjusted their strategy and began applying relentless pressure, forcing the Cavaliers into costly turnovers.

The Cardinals’ special teams made a resounding impact right from the start, as they blocked a punt in the endzone, and Jimmy Calloway managed to recover the ball for a touchdown just before halftime. This gave Louisville a 14-0 lead heading into the locker room.

The Cardinals got off to a strong start, scoring a touchdown in the first quarter. Quarterback, John Thompson, found wide receiver, Mark Johnson, for a 20-yard touchdown pass, giving Louisville an early 7-0 lead. The Cavaliers, however, quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, tying the game at 7-7.

Bush, who was one of the top running backs in school history, led Louisville to three consecutive bowl appearances from 2003 to 2005. Unfortunately, his senior season was cut short when he suffered a season-ending injury during the first half of the season opener against Kentucky. Despite the setback, Bush left a lasting impact on the Louisville program.