Louisville football suffers close loss to NC State on the road
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Louisville football fell 31-28 to NC State in Raleigh on Saturday. This defeat marks the Cardinals' worst start under head coach Jeff Brohm, sitting at 2-3. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz played despite an injury, achieving 254 passing yards and two touchdowns. Kienholz expressed frustration over recurring mistakes, including five turnovers against NC State. Louisville's defense struggled significantly, allowing 373 passing yards to NC State quarterback CJ Bailey, raising concerns ahead of an upcoming matchup against Florida State.
- •Louisville falls to NC State 31-28 in Week 5.
- •The Cardinals are 2-3, the worst start under Jeff Brohm.
- •Lincoln Kienholz accounted for 254 passing yards despite an injury.
- •Defensive issues persist with 373 passing yards allowed to NC State.
- •Next, Louisville prepares to face Florida State.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Where Louisville football stands after falling to NC State on road
"Louisville football is off to its worst start under head coach Jeff Brohm after losing to NC State on the road. Here are three takeaways from the game.
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