Louisville defeats Syracuse 34-26 in ACC football matchup

Louisville secured a 34-26 victory over Syracuse on Saturday night at the JMA Wireless Dome. The game was characterized by a high-scoring first half, where the teams combined for 669 yards, followed by a defensive struggle in the second half where Louisville's offense was limited to 58 yards.

Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz led the Cardinals with three total touchdowns, including one passing score and two rushing touchdowns. Keyjuan Brown also contributed two rushing touchdowns for Louisville. Syracuse's offense was highlighted by Umari Hatcher, who recorded 13 receptions for 224 yards and a touchdown, marking one of the highest single-game receiving totals in program history.

Despite the offensive efforts from Malachi Nelson, who threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns, Syracuse suffered three turnovers in the second half, including two interceptions. The loss brings Syracuse to a 2-4 record and extends their losing streak in ACC play to 11 games.