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Louisville hosts Villanova for Friday night football home opener

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Louisville hosts Villanova for Friday night football home opener
Summary

Louisville prepares to face Villanova in the team's 2026 home opener at L&N Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m. The Cardinals enter the matchup at 0-1 following a 41-38 loss to Ole Miss last Sunday. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz led Louisville in his debut with 307 passing yards and three total touchdowns. Villanova, currently 1-1, arrives following a 17-16 victory over Bucknell. This game marks the first meeting between the two programs. While Louisville seeks to improve its rushing offense after a limited performance against Ole Miss, Villanova enters the contest with a defense that has allowed an average of 95 rushing yards per game.

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  • •Louisville plays its home opener against Villanova on Friday at 7 p.m.
  • •The Cardinals look to rebound after a 41-38 loss to Ole Miss.
  • •Villanova enters the game coming off a 17-16 win over Bucknell.
  • •Lincoln Kienholz recorded 307 passing yards in his Louisville debut.
  • •The matchup at L&N Stadium will be broadcast on the ACC Network.
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  • 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Storylines, players to watch in Louisville home opener vs Villanova
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After falling to Ole Miss, Louisville football is set to play Villanova. Here are storylines and players to watch in the Cards' home opener Friday.

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