Louisville football embracing Lincoln Kienholz's physical style, clean start
UofL quarterback Lincoln Kienholz hasn't thrown an interception on the year and can become the first Cardinal to do so through his first four starts.
Lincoln Kienholz, the Ohio State transfer, has become the first Louisville quarterback to achieve a 300-yard passing game in his first two starts. He is currently the sixth-ranked passer in the ACC with a third-best passer efficiency rating of 186.8. What sets Kienholz apart is his ability to avoid interceptions, as he is one of only three ACC quarterbacks to have at least six touchdown passes without an interception in the first three games of the season.
He has completed 65.8% of his passes without committing any errors and is expected to match Tyler Shough’s interception-free start of 60 completions when Louisville hosts Wake Forest on Saturday.
Coach Jeff Brohm attributes Kienholz's success to his ability to create and make plays while avoiding turnovers. Pro Football Focus has highlighted his five big-time throws, which are characterized by excellent ball location and timing. One notable play came against Ole Miss, where Kienholz scrambled and threw a 54-yard touchdown to Lawayne McCoy. He has also utilized his legs to make plays, totaling 36 yards on seven scrambles and leading the team with four rushing touchdowns.
Kienholz's physical style and fearlessness have caught the attention of national media. College GameDay host Desmond Howard praised Kienholz, calling him an electrifying player. With 13th-best odds to win the Heisman Trophy, Kienholz is moving up in the Heisman discussions. His ability to both pass and run effectively has made life easier for his offensive line and has caused defensive struggles for opposing teams.
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