Louisville rallies to defeat Florida State 44-20 at home
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Louisville Cardinals overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Florida State Seminoles 44-20 on October 9 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Florida State's early performance, featuring a 14-0 lead, shifted dramatically after failing to score on fourth down from the one-yard line. Louisville capitalized with a 97-yard touchdown run, eventually tying the game before halftime. The Cardinals' ground game dominated in the second half, with quarterback Lincoln Kienholz contributing rushing touchdowns. Florida State's offensive struggles continued, leading to its 11th consecutive road defeat as they prepare for a challenging matchup against Miami.
- •Louisville tallied 397 rushing yards, averaging 9.2 yards per carry.
- •Florida State scored twice but struggled defensively throughout the game.
- •Louisville's Isaac Brown had significant rushing plays, including a 97-yard touchdown.
- •Louisville tied the game at 14 before halftime.
- •Florida State will face Miami in their next game.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Louisville Stuns Florida State With 44-20 Comeback Victory
"Seminoles Blow Early Lead in Costly ACC Loss The Louisville Cardinals delivered a dominant comeback Friday night, defeating Florida State 44-20 after overcoming an early 14 point deficit at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. What started as a promising performance for the Seminoles quickly turned into another frustrating road loss as Louisville took control and…
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