Lincoln Kienholz leads comeback effort in Louisville loss to Ole Miss

Former Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz nearly led Louisville to an upset over No. 9 Ole Miss on September 6, 2026. Playing at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, Kienholz overcame a sluggish first half to ignite a second-half rally. He completed 11-of-15 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns after halftime, eventually tying the game with a rushing score late in the fourth quarter. However, Ole Miss responded with a final drive that set up Lucas Carneiro for a 40-yard field goal as time expired. The kick secured the victory for Ole Miss, denying the Cardinals the upset. Kienholz, who transferred from Ohio State during the spring, played his first start for Louisville in the season-opening contest.

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