Louisville rallies past Ole Miss in season opening football matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Louisville football began its season with a win against Ole Miss on Sunday night. The team initially struggled with offensive unity and discipline, leading to a slow start in the first two quarters. Quarterback Kienholz overcome early pressure to finish with over 300 passing yards, nearly 70 rushing yards, and three touchdowns. Defensively, the team pressured the Ole Miss quarterback during the first half but encountered challenges against the passing game after halftime. Injuries to Tayon Halloway and Demeco Kennedy limited defensive depth throughout the contest. Coaching adjustments at halftime enabled the offense to utilize players including Richardson, McCoy, and Skinner to drive scoring production in the second half.
- •Kienholz recorded over 300 passing yards and three touchdowns in the win.
- •The Louisville offense utilized seven different receivers during the second half.
- •Ole Miss scored four touchdowns across seven second-half drives.
- •Defensive players Tayon Halloway and Demeco Kennedy both missed significant playing time due to injuries.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — The Birds Eye View – S2F1
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