Louisville and Kentucky both earn Top 25 wins on September 19
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:35 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

On September 19, Louisville and Kentucky football teams each secured victories over ranked opponents. Louisville defeated No. 16 SMU 41-31 at home, with Lincoln Kienholz passing for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Kentucky achieved a 31-21 win against No. 8 Texas A&M on the road, featuring Kenny Minchey throwing for 252 yards and two touchdowns. This marks the first time since 2007 that both programs won against ranked teams on the same day. Prior to this, Louisville last beat a ranked opponent on October 13, 2007, when it took down No. 15 Cincinnati. Kentucky achieved a notable upset in that same year against No. 1 LSU in triple overtime.
- •Louisville defeated No. 16 SMU 41-31 at home.
- •Kentucky won 31-21 at No. 8 Texas A&M.
- •This is the first simultaneous win over ranked opponents since 2007.
- •Kienholz had 177 passing yards for Louisville.
- •Minchey threw for 252 yards for Kentucky.
- 11:35 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville, Kentucky pick up Top 25 wins on same day in rare feat
"Louisville and Kentucky football both beat ranked opponents on the same day for the first time since 2007.
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