Defense Carries Louisville to Comeback Win Over NC State

Jack Plummer (13) of the Louisville Cardinals drops back to pass against the NC State Wolfpack during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C. on Sept. 29, 2023. Lance King/Getty Images

Brock Travelstead kicked a 53–yard field goal with 5:32 remaining and Louisville’s smothering defense made it hold up for a 13–10 victory against North Carolina State on Friday night in Raleigh, N.C.

Louisville’s defense delivered a second-half shutout for the Cardinals (5–0, 3–0 Atlantic Coast Conference).