Louisville rallies to hand Florida State a 44-20 defeat
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Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Florida State faced Louisville on October 9, 2026, suffering a 44-20 defeat, marking their 11th consecutive road loss. After jumping to a 14-0 first-quarter lead, Florida State allowed Louisville to tie the game by halftime. The Cardinals extended their lead in the second half with multiple touchdowns, ultimately outpacing FSU, who fell to a 3-3 record this season. The game raised concerns over FSU's ability to make a bowl game and the future of head coach Mike Norvell.
- •Florida State loses to Louisville 44-20 on October 9.
- •FSU led 14-0 before Louisville rallied to take control.
- •Louisville scored 35 unanswered points after FSU's early lead.
- •FSU's next game is against No. 4 Miami on October 14.
- •FSU has not won a road game since November 2023.
- 3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Five takeaways from FSU's loss to Louisville
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — 5 questions, 5 answers: Takeaways from FSU’s blowout loss to Louisville
"Florida State has not won a road game since November 25, 2023. The Seminoles’ latest loss away from Tallahassee came in the form of an embarrassment at the hands of the Louisville Cardinals, who turned a 14-0 deficit into a 44-20 win to drop FSU to 3-3 (1-2 ACC) on the season. What takeaways are […]
"The Florida State Seminoles lost their 11th consecutive road game to the Louisville Cardinals. Here are five takeaways from the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 3:09 AMFive takeaways from FSU's loss to Louisville
The Florida State Seminoles lost their 11th consecutive road game to the Louisville Cardinals. Here are five takeaways from the game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 3:08 AM5 questions, 5 answers: Takeaways from FSU’s blowout loss to Louisville
Florida State has not won a road game since November 25, 2023. The Seminoles’ latest loss away from Tallahassee came in the form of an embarrassment at the hands of the Louisville Cardinals, who turned a 14-0 deficit into a 44-20 win to drop FSU to 3-3 (1-2 ACC) on the season. What takeaways are […]
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