Louisville, Ky. – The University of Louisville football team snapped its two‑game losing streak on Friday night when the Cardinals rolled past Florida State 44‑20 at L&N Stadium. The victory was anchored by a historic performance from senior running back Isaac Brown, who recorded a 97‑yard touchdown run – the longest play in program history – and finished with 258 rushing yards on 17 carries.

Early game flow

Florida State came out strong, taking a 14‑0 lead by the end of the first quarter. Louisville responded in the second quarter, scoring twice to tie the game at 14‑14 at halftime. Brown and teammate Marquise Davis each contributed a rushing score in the first half, with Brown’s 97‑yard dash setting the tone for the night.

Cardinals take control

After the break, Brown returned the kickoff 71 yards, giving Louisville excellent field position. A concise four‑play, 14‑yard drive culminated in a rushing touchdown from quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, putting the Cardinals ahead 21‑14. Kienholz added another score on a one‑yard run later in the quarter, extending the lead to 28‑14.

Fourth‑quarter dominance

Louisville’s ground game continued to dominate in the fourth quarter. Braxton Jennings broke free for a 32‑yard rush, his fifth touchdown of the night, pushing the margin to 35‑14 with just under 13 minutes left. Florida State answered with a touchdown but failed on a two‑point conversion, leaving the score at 35‑20.

One minute later, Brown capped his record‑setting night with a 68‑yard rushing touchdown, sealing a 41‑20 advantage. The Cardinals added a 39‑yard field goal to finish the game at 44‑20.

Stat line and next steps

Brown’s 258 yards and two touchdowns set a new benchmark for Louisville football. The Cardinals improved to 3‑3 on the season and are now 2‑2 against ACC opponents. Louisville’s next matchup is against Syracuse on Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.