- Q1 11:49FGSYRShay Barker 26 Yd Field Goal0–3
- Q1 8:40TDSYRUmari Hatcher 41 Yd pass from Malachi Nelson (Shay Barker Kick)0–10
- Q1 6:01TDLOUKeyjuan Brown 5 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)7–10
- Q1 2:19TDLOULincoln Kienholz 82 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)14–10
- Q2 14:55TDSYRCalvin Russell III 24 Yd pass from Malachi Nelson (Shay Barker PAT failed)14–16
- Q2 9:29TDLOULincoln Kienholz 1 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)21–16
- Q2 2:55TDSYRAhmad Miller 20 Yd Run (Shay Barker Kick)21–23
- Q2 0:28TDLOUIsaac Brown 46 Yd pass from Lincoln Kienholz (Carson Hilbert Kick)28–23
- Q4 12:45FGSYRShay Barker 24 Yd Field Goal28–26
- Q4 7:34TDLOUKeyjuan Brown 5 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert PAT failed)34–26
Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Louisville Cardinals | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 15 | 26 |
| Total yards | 425 | 462 |
| Net passing yards | 310 | 339 |
| Rushing yards | 115 | 123 |
| Third-down conversions | 6-13 | 3-14 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Penalties–yards | 10-90 | 8-88 |
| Time of possession | 27:36 | 32:24 |
Louisville Cardinals vs Syracuse Orange — NCAA Game Analysis
Louisville Cardinals defeated Syracuse Orange 34–26, a 8-point margin. Syracuse Orange led in total offense, 462 to 425. Syracuse Orange led in rushing yards, 123 to 115. Louisville Cardinals committed fewer turnovers, 2 to 3. Louisville Cardinals converted 6 of 13 third downs; Syracuse Orange converted 3 of 14.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Louisville Cardinals
Passing
- #3Lincoln Kienholz
Rushing
- #3Lincoln Kienholz
- #5Keyjuan Brown
- #1Isaac Brown
- #0Tre Richardson
- Team
Receiving
- #7Lawayne McCoy
- #2TreyShun Hurry
- #1Isaac Brown
- #0Tre Richardson
- #14Jackson Voth
- #88Jaleel Skinner
Defense
- #2Demeco Kennedy
- #50Clev Lubin
- #1Jabari Mack
- #10Kaleb Beasley
- #3Tyler Thompson
- #6Stanquan Clark
- #11T.J. Capers
- #17AJ Green
- #5Koen Entringer
- #4TJ Banks
- #23Benjamin Perry
- #20Antonio Harris
- #99Jerod Smith II
- #90Daylen Russell
- #29Blake Ruffin
- #95Joshua Donald
- #38Cam White
- #13Tayon Holloway
- #53Lance Robinson
- #1Isaac Brown
- #25Brycen Scott
- #54Drew Kegebein
Syracuse Orange
Passing
- #16Malachi Nelson
- #21Danny Lauter
Rushing
- #22Ahmad Miller
- #20Tylik Hill
- #4Ju'Juan Johnson
- #5Calvin Russell III
- #10Zaid Lott
- #16Malachi Nelson
Receiving
- #2Umari Hatcher
- #5Calvin Russell III
- #19Daunte Bacheyie
- #81Noah Meyers
- #8Tyshawn Russell
- #22Ahmad Miller
- #86Justus Ross-Simmons
- #4Ju'Juan Johnson
Defense
- #6Chris D'Appolonia
- #92Rashard Perry
- #3Davien Kerr
- #7Nazir Ward
- #30Tunmise Adeleye
- #10Gary Bryant III
- #2Zyian Moultrie-Goddard
- #12Chris Peal
- #14Keyshawn Johnson
- #11Nissi Ogbebor
- #0Braheem Long Jr.
- #98Jartavius Flounoy
- #13Amare Snowden
- #95Dillan Fontus
- #49Josh Kubala
- #11Cole Weaver
- #82Jamie Tremble
- #1Demetres Samuel Jr.
- #20Rayshon Andrews
- #9Jai Eugene Jr.
- #18David Omopariola