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Lincoln Kienholz leads Louisville to victory over No. 16 SMU

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Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Lincoln Kienholz leads Louisville to victory over No. 16 SMU
Summary

Louisville football continued its momentum with a 41-31 victory over No. 16 SMU in their ACC opener on September 26, 2026. Despite an opening loss to Ole Miss, where they were edged 41-38, quarterback Lincoln Kienholz has sparked a resurgence, accounting for three touchdowns in the latest win. Kienholz, who transferred from Ohio State, has thrown for 816 yards and six touchdowns this season. His leadership reflects a transformation in the team's approach, as they aim to establish themselves as serious contenders in the ACC.

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  • •Louisville improves to 2-1 after beating No. 16 SMU.
  • •Kienholz throws for three touchdowns against SMU.
  • •Cardinals' season began with a close loss to Ole Miss.
  • •Kienholz has recorded 816 passing yards in three games.
  • •Louisville aims to solidify its status in the ACC.
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  • 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville football news: Lincoln Kienholz believes Cardinals are 'leveling up'
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Louisville football’s season-opening loss to Ole Miss could have become a setback that lingered. However, Lincoln Kienholz believes it instead sparked a rapid transformation . The Cardinals fell 41-38 to the Rebels in Nashville despite a spectacular debut from Kienholz. He threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns while adding 69 rushing yards and a […] The post Louisville football news: Lincoln Kienholz believes Cardinals are 'leveling up' appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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