In a thrilling matchup at the Music City Kickoff, Lucas Carneiro’s 48-yard field goal as time expired secured a 41-38 victory for ninth-ranked Mississippi over No. 24 Louisville. The game, which was the week’s only contest between ranked teams, started off messy but evolved into an exciting second half. 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 at 38 with a late touchdown. Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who had a shaky start, shone in the second half with 351 passing yards and four touchdowns. Despite the close call, Chambliss expressed a desire to avoid such nail-biters in the future. Both teams faced early challenges, but Ole Miss ultimately prevailed, showcasing resilience and skill.
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Wild 2nd half ends with Carneiro’s 48-yard winner for No. 9 Ole Miss over No. 24 Louisville
