Louisville, Kentucky pick up Top 25 wins on same day in rare feat
Louisville and Kentucky football both beat ranked opponents on the same day for the first time since 2007.
On Saturday, September 19, both Louisville and Kentucky football teams achieved an impressive feat by securing wins against ranked opponents. The Louisville Cardinals triumphed over No. 16 SMU with a score of 41-31 at home. Quarterback Brian Brohm's stellar performance, throwing for 350 yards and three touchdowns, played a crucial role in the victory. Additionally, running back Keyjuan Brown rushed for an impressive 163 yards and two touchdowns, while Lincoln Kienholz contributed 177 passing yards and two scores.
In a separate game, the Kentucky Wildcats faced off against No. 8 Texas A&M and emerged victorious with a 31-21 score. Kentucky's running back CJ Baxter stood out with 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Kenny Minchey had a remarkable game with 252 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Wildcats' quarterback Andre Woodson led the charge with 250 passing yards and two touchdowns, culminating in the game-winning touchdown pass to Steve Johnson.
This remarkable achievement marked the first time in history that both Louisville and Kentucky football programs had secured wins against ranked opponents on the same day. The last instance of this rare feat occurred on October 13, 2007, when Louisville defeated No. 15 Cincinnati on the road with a score of 28-24. Quarterback Brian Brohm threw for 350 yards and three touchdowns in that memorable win.
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