In a thrilling game at the Music City Kickoff, Lucas Carneiro’s 48-yard field goal secured a 41-38 victory for ninth-ranked Mississippi over No. 24 Louisville. The match, which was the only game between ranked teams that week, started off messy but evolved into an exciting second-half showdown. Ole Miss coach Pete Golding described it as a “heavyweight fight,” while Louisville coach Jeff Brohm acknowledged the learning opportunity despite the loss. Louisville’s Lincoln Kienholz, making his first career start, tied the game with a late touchdown, but Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss led his team to victory with impressive second-half performances, including two 62-yard touchdown passes. Despite early struggles, both teams showcased their potential, with Chambliss expressing a desire to avoid such close games in the future. The game highlighted the intensity and unpredictability of college football, leaving fans eager for more.
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Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville
