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Louisville prepares for SMU following a dominant win against Villanova

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Louisville prepares for SMU following a dominant win against Villanova
Summary

Louisville defeated Villanova 59-13 on Friday at L&N Stadium, rebounding from a season-opening loss. The Cardinals recorded 635 yards of total offense and completed their second consecutive game without a turnover. Running back depth remained a focus as the team managed 260 rushing yards despite injuries to Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown. While the offense excelled, coach Jeff Brohm cited frustration with seven team penalties that stalled defensive momentum. Louisville now turns its attention to an upcoming ACC matchup against SMU, a team that has outscored the Cardinals 72-33 over the past two seasons. The coaching staff aims to manage player health and improve discipline ahead of the conference opener.

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  • •Louisville defeated Villanova 59-13 behind 635 total yards of offense.
  • •The Cardinals did not record a turnover for the second straight game.
  • •Louisville committed seven penalties for 90 yards during the victory.
  • •Marquise Davis, Braxton Jennings, and Lincoln Kienholz contributed to 260 rushing yards.
  • •Louisville faces SMU next week in its first conference game of the season.
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  • 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Louisville football takes shape in preparation for ACC opener vs SMU
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Louisville football rebounded from its season-opening loss by routing Villanova. What we learned about the Cardinals ahead of their ACC opener against SMU.

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