The Louisville Cardinals hosted the Miami Hurricanes in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season. Saturday's game got underway at noon EDT from L&N Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
Tyler Shough started as Louisville's quarterback, while Cam Ward led the offense for Miami on Saturday afternoon.
Here is the box score for the game, which ended in a 52-45 victory for Miami.
Miami vs. Louisville box score
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Miami players' stats
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Miami vs. Louisville game summary
Miami opened the scoring when Andres Borregales made a 55-yard field goal with 8:34 remaining in the first quarter. However, Louisville responded excellently when Isaac Brown rushed for a 43-yard touchdown. Brock Travelstead converted the extra point.
However, the Hurricanes regained their lead when Ward picked out Jacolby George for a 27-yard touchdown. Borregales converted the extra point to put Miami up 10-7 after the first.
Miami extended its lead in the second quarter when Ward combined with Sam Brown Jr. for a 49-yard touchdown pass. However, the Cardinals struck back when Shough threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Mark Redman.
The Canes scored again when Raul Aguirre recovered a fumble in the end zone, following a forced fumble by Simeon Barrow. Borregales converted the extra point.
Travelstead made a 22-yard field goal with just a few seconds remaining in the second quarter, but Miami led 24-17 at halftime.
The Hurricanes opened the scoring in the third quarter when Ward picked out Xavier Restrepo on a 9-yard touchdown. However, Louisville gave Miami a scare when Caullin Lacy ran 100 yards on a kick return for a touchdown. The Cardinals then drew level when Shough picked out Ja'Corey Brooks for a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Miami retook the lead after Ward connected with Isaiah Horton for a 2-yard TD and was up 38-31 after the third quarter.
However, Louisville got on par again when Shough combined with Duke Watson for a 4-yard touchdown. The Hurricanes got their advantage back when Ajay Allen rushed for a 2-yard score. Damien Martinez then rushed for a 30-yard touchdown with 4:05 remaining to give Miami a cushion.
The Cardinals threatened a late comeback when Shough threw a 4-yard TD pass to Ja'Corey Brooks. However, Miami held on to win 52-45 and maintained its unbeaten streak this season.
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