{
  "id": 8560720,
  "title": "Big plays late push No. 23 Louisville past No. 16 SMU, 41-31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/big-plays-late-push-no-23-louisville-past-no-16-smu-41-31",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T23:41:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/big-plays-push-no-23-234109616.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Louisville's Keyjuan Brown had a stellar game, rushing for a career-high 163 yards and scoring two long touchdowns to lead the Cardinals to a thrilling 41-31 victory over 16th-ranked SMU. The teams, both preseason picks to finish in the top three of the Atlantic Coast Conference, engaged in a closely contested match, trading leads eight times before Louisville ultimately secured the win. Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz threw for 177 yards on 14-of-23 passing, adding two more scores and a rushing touchdown as the Cardinals amassed 442 yards of offense. SMU's Isaac Brown rushed for 197 yards, scoring a career-best three times, including a 12-yard touchdown run that gave SMU a 31-28 lead with 11:33 left in the third quarter. However, Louisville's defense proved too strong, holding SMU to a single touchdown and two field goals. Louisville's defensive stand also forced SMU into two turnovers, preventing them from converting on fourth down twice. SMU, while having 479 total yards, made critical errors that cost them dearly, including three turnovers. Louisville, despite their running game not being as impressive in their first two games, finally showcased the big-play explosiveness seen in recent seasons with Keyjuan Brown's three long scores. The Cardinals' victory marks their fifth win over a ranked opponent in four seasons under head coach Jeff Brohm. Looking ahead, SMU will face Missouri State next Saturday, while Louisville will host Wake Forest in a rematch.",
  "summary": "Keyjuan Brown ran for a career-high 163 yards and a pair of long touchdowns to guide No. 23 Louisville to a 41-31 victory over 16th-ranked SMU on Saturday. The teams preseason media picks to finish second (SMU) and third (Louisville) in the Atlantic Coast Conference put on a back-and-forth affair, trading the lead eight times before the Cardinals sealed it on Isaac Brown’s 27-yard touchdown with…",
  "key_points": [
    "Keyjuan Brown rushed for 163 yards and scored two TDs, setting career-high",
    "Lincoln Kienholz threw for 177 yards, 2 TDs, and a rushing TD",
    "SMU's Isaac Brown rushed for 197 yards, scored 3 TDs, but Louisville's defense prevailed"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements Louisville's status as a formidable opponent in the Atlantic Coast Conference, marking their fifth victory over a ranked team under head coach Jeff Brohm.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Big plays late push No. 23 Louisville past No. 16 SMU, 41-31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/big-plays-late-push-no-23-louisville-past-no-16-smu-41-31-8564801",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:42:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}