Louisville beats UCF for first win of the season: Updates, video highlights from Orlando
It's an understatement to say last Saturday's defeat to Syracuse wasn't the start the Louisville football team, or its fans, had hoped for in 2022.
But that was last week. Today's game at the University of Central Florida brings new hope for a better outcome. Of course, there will be challenges.
The uptempo UCF offense is led by Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee, who had 308 yards and four touchdowns on 20-of-31 passing in a 56-10 win over South Carolina State in Week 1. UCF's defense also presents problems with all five of its starters from the secondary back this season.
Last season, the Cards took down Central Florida, 42-35. However, going into this year's game, Louisville is a 5.5-point underdog.
The Courier Journal U of L beat writer @Alexis_Cubit will have complete in-game and postgame coverage of the game. In the meantime, you can follow along with all the in-game developments right here.
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FINAL: Louisville 20, UCF 14
After starting the season with a loss, Louisville comes back in Week 2 with a nice win over UCF.
"Our defense played outstanding," coach Scott Satterfield said after the game. "They came to play tonight."
Malik Cunningham passed for 201 yards (14 for 29) and ran for 121 yards (17 carries). Tyler Hudson had three catches for 67 yards.
Louisville's Jarvis Brownlee intercepts a UCF pass in the end zone - 3:41, Q4
On fourth and goal with minutes to play, Louisville prevents UCF from scoring. Jarvis Brownlee picked it off and the Cards will take over with a 20-14 lead.
Jarvis Brownlee with an absolutely massive INT in the endzone pic.twitter.com/xDuC3Nrzzw
— Barstool Louisville (@BarstoolCards) September 10, 2022
Jarvis Brownlee INT! But, the play will be reviewed. Either way, it's Louisville's ball. Just a matter of where on the field.
— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Louisville football's gamble on fourth down does not pay off - 5:41, Q4
Leading by six points, Louisville went for it on fourth down, but could not convert.
Louisville tried to go for it and Marshon Ford dropped it. UCF takes over at the UL 47 with 5:41 on the clock.
— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Lots and lots of turnovers for Louisville and UCF
Between the two teams tonight, there have been 22 penalties for 202 yards.
Louisville extends its lead over UCF - 9:45, Q4
James Turner makes a 35-yard field to help Louisville distance itself from UCF a little.
Louisville 20, UCF 14
LOUISVILLE 20, UCF 14 (4Q, 9:45)
James Turner adds to the Cardinals' lead with another 35-yard field goal. Offense stalls in the red zone again but the Cardinals come away with points.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
End of the third quarter: Louisville 17, UCF 14
Cards up heading into the fourth!#GoCards pic.twitter.com/m8TStu6EiY
— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) September 10, 2022
END 3: Louisville 17, UCF 14
Yaya has his sixth tackle of the night to force another Knights three-and-out. Once again, the Cardinals will have good field position to start the fourth quarter.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
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Malik Cunningham pulls Louisville ahead of UCF with huge run - 2:46, Q3
Louisville takes the lead after Malik Cunningham scores on a 43-yard run. Cunningham now has 176 passing yards (11 for 21) and 106 rushing yards (13 carries).
Louisville 17, UCF 14
.@MalikMalikc10 channeling @Lj_era8 on this 43-yard touchdown run! 🏃♂️💨@LouisvilleFB | #ACCFootball
📺: ESPN2 pic.twitter.com/2ilezSC9zR— ACC Football (@ACCFootball) September 10, 2022
LOUISVILLE 17, UCF 14 (3Q, 2:46)
Let. Malik. Run.
The QB goes 43 yards for the TD and the Cardinals have their first lead since the opening drive of the first quarter.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Louisville makes a field goal, but still trails UCF - 6:07, Q3
After missing a field goal in the first half, James Turner made a 35-yard attempt to cut UCF's lead. The drive was highlighted by a 37-yard pass from Malik Cunningham to Tyler Hudson.
UCF 14, Louisville 10
UCF 14, LOUISVILLE 10 (3Q, 6:07)
The Cardinals can't reach the end zone but at least come away with points after James Turner's 35-yard field goal. It's their first points since four minutes into the first quarter.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Momo Sanogo records a sack for Louisville - 14:30, Q3
The Louisville defense begins the second half with a nice showing. Momo Sanogo sacks UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee to force a punt.
SACK!!!! MOMO IN THE BACKFIELD!!!
📺 ESPN2#GoCards pic.twitter.com/skKbsOHLiC— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) September 10, 2022
UCF leads Louisville football at halftime - UCF 14, Louisville 7
Malik Cunningham has 136 passing yards (9 for 16) and 68 rushing yards on 10 carries. While Tiyon Evans limped off the field earlier in the quarter, he eventually returned for the Cards. Evans has 10 carries for 53 yards.
HALF: UCF 14, Louisville 7
Feelings on the first half? Gifs only.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Tiyon Evans limps off field for Louisville
Tiyon Evans, the Louisville running back, limped off the field earlier in the second quarter. Jalen Mitchell is in at running back for U of L.
Tiyon Evans limped off the field on the last drive. Jalen Mitchell goes out first now and gets 24 yards on the first play.
— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Louisville defense comes up clutch with missed UCF field goal - 4:14, Q2
Daniel Obarski misses a 32-yard field goal attempt for UCF as the Louisville defense holds strong.
UCF 14, Louisville 7
Now UCF misses a field goal to turn the ball over on downs. Louisville's offense gets the ball back with 4:14 before the half.
— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Louisville fumbles, turns it over to UCF - 10:52, Q2
Tiyon Evans ran 22 yards but was stripped by Quadric Bullard. UCF ball.
Tiyon's big run just got nullified by a fumble.
— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Isaiah Bowser gives UCF its first lead over Louisville - 11:31, Q2
UCF has the lead after Isaiah Bowser scored his second touchdown of the game. This time around, it came on a 3-yard run.
UCF 14, Louisville 7
Isaiah Bowser TD #️⃣2️⃣‼️
UCF takes the lead!
pic.twitter.com/isk1yQJ3uA— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 10, 2022
UCF 14, LOUISVILLE 7, (2Q, 11:31)
Following a Louisville penalty, Isaiah Bowser runs in a three-yard TD and the Knights have taken the lead. Defending the run continues to be a problem for the Cards. UCF currently has 127 yards on the ground.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Louisville goes scoreless after James Turner misses a field goal attempt - 14:14, Q2
The Cards drove down the field but ended up walking away with nothing after James Turner missed a 32-yard field goal attempt.
Louisville 7, UCF 7
Field goal misses, and here comes UCF's offense.
— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
End of the first quarter: Louisville 7, UCF 7
It's a close one in Orlando. Malik Cunningham is still perfect through the air, going five for five and 86 yards. Cunningham also has six carries for 46 yards.
END 1: Louisville 7, UCF 7
Louisville picks up a false start to put it at 3rd-and-13 from the UCF 13 heading into the second.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 10, 2022
Malik Cunningham breaks Louisville football record
Malik Cunningham set a school record on his first snap Friday night against the University of Central Florida.
With his first snap of the Week 2 contest in Orlando, the senior broke the mark for most consecutive starts by a Cardinals quarterback with 37.
He passed Teddy Bridgewater and Chris Redman, who each started 36 consecutive games at the position.
Read more on Cunningham's record.
Isaiah Bowser evens the score for UCF with a rushing touchdown - 6:33, Q1
UCF ties the game after Isaiah Bowser scores on a 2-yard touchdown run. The drive consisted of 10 plays for 80 yards.
Louisville 7, UCF 7
UCF made that look easy😮💨 Isaiah Bowser in for six!
pic.twitter.com/WQWb655BTR— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 9, 2022
LOUISVILLE 7, UCF 7 (1Q, 6:33)
Isaiah Bowser evens it up with a two-yard TD run.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 9, 2022
Tiyon Evans scores a rushing touchdown for an early Louisville lead - 10:03, Q1
Louisville gets on the board first with a Tiyon Evans 7-yard rushing touchdown. Malik Cunningham went 3 for 3 in the opening drive with 45 yards through the air. Dee Wiggins caught one ball for 23 yards. The drive consisted of 10 plays for 75 yards.
Louisville 7, UCF 0
That's how you start!! @darealballer_15 with the opening drive TD
📺 ESPN2#GoCards pic.twitter.com/dUWaaxJSGX— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) September 9, 2022
LOUISVILLE 7, UCF 0 (1Q, 11:30)
Tiyon Evans with a seven-yard TD to get the Cardinals on the board in their opening drive. The offense already looks much more cohesive this week.— Alexis Cubit 🐝 (@Alexis_Cubit) September 9, 2022
How to watch Louisville football vs UCF on TV, livestream, plus radio broadcast information
Game time: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9
Location: FBC Mortgage Stadium (Orlando, FL)
TV channel: ESPN2
Online livestream: WatchESPN
Radio broadcast: 93.9 FM/970 AM
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The Arizona State transfer, who announced his commitment to the Cardinals in May, is out for the season with an elbow injury, a Louisville spokesperson confirmed Friday evening before U of L took on the University of Central Florida.
Read more on Lole's injury here.
Louisville vs UCF point spread, betting odds
Tipico has the spread set at Louisville +5.5 and the over/under at 61.5. Click here for more betting odds.
Lamar Jackson, the former Louisville quarterback, fails to reach contract extension
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will play the 2022 NFL season without a long-term contract.
Unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension by Jackson’s self-imposed deadline of Friday, the quarterback and Baltimore officials have agreed to hit the pause button on negotiations and will resume talks after the season so Jackson, who has represented himself rather than use an agent, can focus on playing.
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