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The game started with Virginia taking control right from the beginning, going on a dominant 11-0 run to establish an early lead. Louisville head coach Kenny Payne expressed his disappointment in his team’s performance, highlighting the difficulty of facing Virginia’s pack line defense. He stated, “There are things about the way they play defensively that will stymie you. I am disappointed that we went over this two, three, four days in a row and we came out and didn’t play the way we needed to play to start this game.”

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 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.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The University of Louisville Cardinals are gearing up for their second game in a span of five days as they get ready to host the Virginia Cavaliers on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN. The Cardinals are riding the momentum of a 34-3 win over Virginia Tech and are looking to secure their third-straight win and 11th consecutive victory at home.