Kienholz leads as No. 24 Louisville routs Villanova 59-13 for first victory

Lincoln Kienholz led No. 24 Louisville to a decisive 59-13 victory over Villanova, marking the Cardinals’ first win of the season. Kienholz, an Ohio State transfer, threw for 332 yards and two touchdowns, also rushing for two scores. Despite missing his first two passes, he completed 16 of 21 attempts and ran for 42 yards before leaving the game with Louisville ahead 45-13. The Cardinals amassed 635 yards of offense while limiting Villanova to 253 yards. Kienholz’s performance included a 19-yard touchdown run and a 69-yard pass to Jaleel Skinner. Villanova, ranked No. 18 in the FCS coaches’ poll, kept pace early but couldn’t match Louisville’s speed and size. While Louisville dominated, they still faced issues with penalties and defensive lapses. Notably, the Cardinals have not committed a turnover in their first two games, a rare achievement in program history. QUESTION: How might Louisville’s ability to avoid turnovers impact their performance in future games?