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Louisville Blanks Kentucky 41-0 to Capture Governor's Cup, End Wildcats’ Bowl Bid

The shutout halted a three-game slide for the Cardinals ahead of bowl selection on Dec. 7.

Overview

  • Quarterback Miller Moss threw for 182 yards and accounted for four touchdowns in the rout.
  • True freshmen Braxton Jennings (113 yards) and Shaun Boykins Jr. (101 yards, one TD) powered a 258-yard rushing attack despite injuries to Louisville’s top backs and a leading receiver.
  • Louisville outgained Kentucky 440-147, recorded six sacks, and posted its first Governor’s Cup shutout since 2004, the program’s largest win in the modern series.
  • Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley went 14 of 27 for 107 yards with two interceptions and was under heavy pressure throughout.
  • The result moved Louisville to 8-4 and left Kentucky at 5-7 with no bowl game, with the Cardinals’ bowl destination to be announced Dec. 7.