Kienholz leads as No. 24 Louisville routs Villanova 59-13 for first victory
Lincoln Kienholz threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores to help No. 24 Louisville beat Villanova 59-13 on Friday night for its first victory of the season. The Ohio State transfer missed on his first two passes, then little else, as he led the Cardinals (1-1) to an easy victory over their Football Championship Subdivision guests. Louisville had 635 yards of offense and…
The Louisville Cardinals secured their first win of the season on Friday night, defeating the Villanova Wildcats 59-13. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz was instrumental in the victory, throwing for 332 yards and two touchdowns while also contributing with two additional scores on the ground. Kienholz missed his first two passes but then completed 16 of 21 passes for a total of 42 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game after three quarters with Louisville up 45-13.
The Cardinals dominated Villanova, outscoring them 635-253 in total offense, with Kienholz contributing significantly to the points. Kienholz's 19-yard touchdown run in the opening quarter put Louisville ahead 14-3, and he added another touchdown via pass with 14 seconds left in the quarter. Lawayne McCoy played a key role in the game, catching three passes for 102 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown reception from Kienholz in the first half.
Despite connecting on just four of his last 14 passes, Pat McQuaide completed 18 of 31 passes for 166 yards and a touchdown for the Wildcats. Villanova, ranked No. 18 in the Football Championship Subdivision coaches' poll, put up a strong fight early, trailing just 17-10 just seconds into the second quarter. However, Louisville's speed and size proved too much for the Wildcats, who managed to score just 253 total points, with most of their scoring coming in the first quarter.
Looking ahead, Villanova will face Long Island next Saturday, while Louisville will host SMU in the same matchup.
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