Lincoln Kienholz and Lawayne McCoy lead Louisville past Villanova 59-13
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Louisville defeated Villanova 59-13 on Friday night at L&N Stadium. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz completed 16 of 21 passes for 332 yards and two touchdowns while adding two rushing scores. Lawayne McCoy recorded 102 receiving yards on three catches, including a 61-yard touchdown reception early in the second quarter. The victory marked Louisville’s highest point total since a 62-0 win over Austin Peay in 2024. Kienholz is the first Louisville quarterback to throw for 300 yards in each of his first two career starts. The Cardinals now prepare to host No. 17 SMU next Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
- •Louisville defeated Villanova 59-13 on Friday at L&N Stadium.
- •Lincoln Kienholz threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for two more.
- •Lawayne McCoy finished the game with 102 receiving yards on three receptions.
- •Louisville hosts No. 17 SMU next Saturday afternoon.
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Kienholz leads as No. 24 Louisville routs Villanova 59-13 for first victory
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Lincoln Kienholz, Lawayne McCoy lead Louisville romp over Villanova
"Lincoln Kienholz threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores to help No. 24 Louisville beat Villanova 59-13 on Friday night for its first victory of the season. The Ohio State transfer missed on his first two passes, then little else, as he led the Cardinals (1-1) to an easy victory over their Football Championship Subdivision guests. Louisville had 635 yards of offense and held the Wildcats (1-2) to 253, with just 126 coming after the first minute of the second quarter.
"Lincoln Kienholz became the first Louisville quarterback to throw for 300 yards in each of his first two games, fueling a big win over Villanova.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:32 AMKienholz leads as No. 24 Louisville routs Villanova 59-13 for first victory
Lincoln Kienholz threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores to help No. 24 Louisville beat Villanova 59-13 on Friday night for its first victory of the season. The Ohio State transfer missed on his first two passes, then little else, as he led the Cardinals (1-1) to an easy victory over their Football Championship Subdivision guests. Louisville had 635 yards of offense and held the Wildcats (1-2) to 253, with just 126 coming after the first minute of the second quarter.
- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 2:18 AMLincoln Kienholz, Lawayne McCoy lead Louisville romp over Villanova
Lincoln Kienholz became the first Louisville quarterback to throw for 300 yards in each of his first two games, fueling a big win over Villanova.
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