Louisville and SMU display back-and-forth action in tight ACC matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 11:41 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Louisville hosted SMU on September 19, 2026, in a closely contested ACC game that featured seven lead changes. The Mustangs initially took a 17-14 lead into halftime but the Cardinals executed a strong second half. Keyjuan Brown and Kendrick Raphael traded rushing touchdowns, while Lincoln Kienholz connected on touchdown passes to maintain pressure on SMU. Late in the game, Louisville secured a ten-point lead with pivotal defensive stops preventing SMU from narrowing the gap. The game remains ongoing as both teams vie for a crucial victory.
- •Louisville leads SMU 41-31 in an ongoing ACC matchup.
- •Kendrick Raphael has three rushing touchdowns for SMU.
- •Lincoln Kienholz has made significant plays for Louisville.
- •Seven lead changes have occurred throughout the game.
- •Louisville's defense made key stops in the second half.
- 11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Big plays late push No. 23 Louisville past No. 16 SMU, 41-31
- 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — No. 23 Louisville eventually runs away from No. 16 SMU in thrilling ACC tilt that featured 7 lead changes
"Keyjuan Brown ran for a career-high 163 yards and a pair of long touchdowns to guide No. 23 Louisville to a 41-31 victory over 16th-ranked SMU on Saturday. The teams preseason media picks to finish second (SMU) and third (Louisville) in the Atlantic Coast Conference put on a back-and-forth affair, trading the lead eight times before the Cardinals sealed it on Isaac Brown’s 27-yard touchdown with 5:32 remaining to finish the scoring.
"Offense kept the Cardinals in the game, and defense sealed the deal for Jeff Brohm's team.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:41 PMBig plays late push No. 23 Louisville past No. 16 SMU, 41-31
Keyjuan Brown ran for a career-high 163 yards and a pair of long touchdowns to guide No. 23 Louisville to a 41-31 victory over 16th-ranked SMU on Saturday. The teams preseason media picks to finish second (SMU) and third (Louisville) in the Atlantic Coast Conference put on a back-and-forth affair, trading the lead eight times before the Cardinals sealed it on Isaac Brown’s 27-yard touchdown with 5:32 remaining to finish the scoring.
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:27 PMNo. 23 Louisville eventually runs away from No. 16 SMU in thrilling ACC tilt that featured 7 lead changes
Offense kept the Cardinals in the game, and defense sealed the deal for Jeff Brohm's team.
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