Wild 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.
Nashville, Tennessee witnessed an exhilarating showdown between No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night, culminating in a thrilling 41-38 victory for Ole Miss. The game, held during the Music City Kickoff, started off with a sloppy atmosphere before transforming into a second-half thriller. Ole Miss' Lucas Carneiro sealed the win with a 48-yard field goal as time expired.
The game began unevenly for both teams, with Ole Miss and Louisville stumbling in the opening half due to various issues. Ole Miss' quarterback, Lincoln Kienholz, made his debut after three seasons on Ohio State’s bench and tied the game for Louisville at 38 with 1:28 remaining. He was later assisted by Lawayne McCoy with a 54-yard catch and run touchdown, followed by a 7-yard touchdown run from Kienholz.
Louisville's Trinidad Chambliss set the stage for Ole Miss’ winning field goal with an 18-yard pass on third-and-6. Chambliss ended the game with an impressive 351 yards passing, three touchdowns, and a fourth score after halftime. Ole Miss’ Kewan Lacy contributed 61 yards on 17 carries, including a 1-yard touchdown before being sidelined by an injured thigh.
The players from both sides displayed nerves or the impact of facing a ranked, Power Four opponent during the game.
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