Cardinals Fight Back, Fall by FG | Louisville Football News

Louisville football fell hard in a heartbreaker against Ole Miss, losing 41-38 in a game that underscored their growing resilience—and growing frustration. It’s now their second straight loss to Ole Miss, both on neutral turf, and their first defeat at Nissan Stadium in five tries. Five of their last six losses have been decided by three points or less, including this nail-biting finish sealed by a field goal as time expired. But don’t write them off yet. The Cardinals roared back in the second half, scoring 32 points—their highest under Coach Jeff Brohm and one of the best in school history when they’ve struggled early. They also dominated the turnover battle, forcing two and giving up none—a stat that usually spells victory. On offense, freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz made an instant impact, throwing for over 300 yards and two TDs while rushing for a score himself. Wide receiver Tre Richardson added his own flair with two touchdowns, including a jaw-dropping 62-yard catch. On defense, linebacker Stanquan Clark snagged his third career interception, and defensive end Clev Lubin forced his fourth fumble. Kicker Carson Hilbert nailed all three field goals, including clutch kicks from 46 and 45 yards. Though Coach Brohm won’t start the season 3-0 for the first time in four years, the flashes of potential—especially in the second half and from individual stars—suggest this team is building something special. The fight is there. The talent is there. Now, they just need to find a way to win the close ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea0007d7d65ad875