Louisville’s Defense Hands UCF Rare Home Loss

Louisville’s Defense Hands UCF Rare Home Loss
UCF Knights running back Jordan McDonald (9) is tackled by Louisville Cardinals linebacker Yasir Abdullah (22) during the second quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Flor., on Sept. 9, 2022. Mike Watters/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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ORLANDO—Louisville’s defense recorded four sacks, including a clutch interception by Jarvis Brownlee late in the fourth quarter, to secure a 20–14 victory over host UCF on Friday night in Orlando.

Quarterback Malik Cunningham ran for 121 yards and a touchdown on 17 attempts and passed for 195 yards on 14 of 29 passing to lead the Cardinals (1–1), who bounced back after an ugly road loss at Syracuse in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener last week.