Lucas Carneiro kicks game-winning field goal to lead Ole Miss over Louisville
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Ole Miss secured a 41-38 victory over Louisville on Sunday night behind a 48-yard field goal from Lucas Carneiro as time expired. The Rebels built a 38-24 fourth-quarter lead before the Cardinals scored 14 unanswered points to tie the game with 1:28 remaining. Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led the Ole Miss offense with 336 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Deuce Alexander recorded 159 receiving yards and two scores. Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, making his first career start, finished with 307 passing yards, 69 rushing yards, and two touchdowns in the loss. Ole Miss played much of the second half without starting running back Kewan Lacy, who sustained a thigh bruise. The Rebels now prepare for a matchup against Charlotte, while the Cardinals face Villanova next week.
- •Lucas Carneiro connected on a 48-yard field goal as time expired.
- •Trinidad Chambliss passed for 336 yards and three touchdowns for Ole Miss.
- •Lincoln Kienholz tallied 376 total yards in his first career start for Louisville.
- •Deuce Alexander caught two 62-yard touchdowns for the Rebels.
- •Ole Miss faces Charlotte in Week 2, while Louisville plays Villanova.
- 5:09 AMESPN — No. 9 Ole Miss squeaks by Louisville on late FG
- 4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — Carneiro's game-winning FG lifts No. 9 Mississippi past No. 24 Louisville 41-38
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lucas Carneiro drills game-winning field goal as time expires to give No. 9 Ole Miss a 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lucas Carneiro drills winning field goal as time expires to give No. 9 Ole Miss a 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville
"Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff. Lincoln Kienholz, in his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State’s bench, tied it for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 left. Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6.
"Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night.
"Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6.
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External links- ESPNSep 7, 2026, 5:09 AMNo. 9 Ole Miss squeaks by Louisville on late FG
Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 4:42 AMWild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville
Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 3:58 AMCarneiro's game-winning FG lifts No. 9 Mississippi past No. 24 Louisville 41-38
Lucas Carneiro kicked a 48-yard field goal as time expired to give ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff. Lincoln Kienholz, in his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State’s bench, tied it for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 left. Trinidad Chambliss set up the winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 3:40 AMLucas Carneiro drills game-winning field goal as time expires to give No. 9 Ole Miss a 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville
The two teams combined for over 600 yards of offense in the second half.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 3:40 AMLucas Carneiro drills winning field goal as time expires to give No. 9 Ole Miss a 41-38 win over No. 24 Louisville
The two teams combined for over 600 yards of offense in the second half.
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