Louisville notable for historical victory over Kentucky in recent matchup

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Louisville notable for historical victory over Kentucky in recent matchup
Summary

In a recent game against Kentucky, the Louisville Cardinals achieved a 41-0 victory, marking the largest margin in the rivalry's history. The Cardinals had struggled prior to this win, facing three consecutive losses in November and missing key players. Freshmen Shaun Boykins Jr. and Braxton Jennings both contributed significantly, each rushing for over 100 yards and scoring a touchdown. This shutout is the first for Louisville against Kentucky since 2004 and comes after a bleak season toward its end. Moving forward, the Cardinals prepare for upcoming competition, reflecting on this impressive win against their rivals.

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  • Louisville defeated Kentucky 41-0 in their latest matchup
  • This is Louisville's largest victory margin in the rivalry
  • Shaun Boykins Jr. and Braxton Jennings each rushed for over 100 yards
  • The shutout is Louisville's first against Kentucky since 2004
  • Louisville faced three losses prior to this win
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Cardinals History By The Numbers While the unofficial rules of the “history by the numbers” posts (that I just made up on my own accord years ago) clearly state that I should avoid recognizing current players in these posts, I’ve already broken my rule this year with Nick Keller, so if we’re swimming in the […]

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