Louisville defense held off late rally to give Louisville a win against No. 2 Miami. Antonio Watts, Jabari Mack, JoJo Evans and TJ Capers all interception Miami quarterback Carson Beck during fourth quarter to help give Louisville control.
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| No. | Date | Venue | Winner | Score | Standout Player Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct. 17, 2025 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | Louisville | 24–21 | Miller Moss (Louisville): 2 TDs; Louisville defense intercepted Carson Beck four times to upset No. 2 Miami. |
| 2 | Oct. 19, 2024 | L&N Stadium, Louisville | Miami | 52–45 | Cam Ward (Miami): 319 passing yards, 4 TDs; one of the highest-scoring games in the rivalry. |
| 3 | Nov. 18, 2023 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | Louisville | 38–31 | Jack Plummer (Louisville): 300+ passing yards, 3 TDs; clinched Louisville’s first ACC Championship Game berth. |
| 4 | Sept. 19, 2020 | Cardinal Stadium, Louisville | Miami | 47–34 | D’Eriq King (Miami): 325 passing yards, 3 TDs; Cameron Harris: 134 rushing yards, 2 TDs. |
| 5 | Nov. 9, 2019 | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 52–27 | Jarren Williams (Miami): 253 passing yards, 6 TD passes, tying a school record. |
| 6 | Sept. 1, 2014 | Louisville | Louisville | 31–13 | Will Gardner (Louisville): 2 passing TDs; Cardinals earned their first ACC win over Miami. |
| 7 | Dec. 28, 2013 | Russell Athletic Bowl | Louisville | 36–9 | Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville): 447 passing yards, 3 TDs; dominant bowl MVP performance. |
| 8 | Sept. 16, 2006 | Louisville | Louisville | 31–7 | Brian Brohm (Louisville): 311 passing yards, 3 TDs in a top-20 showdown. |
| 9 | Oct. 15, 2004 | Orange Bowl, Miami | Miami | 41–38 | Brock Berlin (Miami): 3 passing TDs; Hurricanes rallied in a thrilling Big East contest. |
| 10 | Nov. 11, 1933 | Miami | Miami | 33–7 | Miami dominated the inaugural meeting of the series, beginning a long-running rivalry. (Wikipedia) |
Louisville Cardinals
The Louisville Cardinals football program represents the University of Louisville in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) competition. Competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, home games for this Atlantic Coast Conference squad take place at Cardinal Stadium.
Reviving this program post World War II was Frank Camp, who later served as head coach of Kentucky basketball and baseball teams – compiling an 118-95-2 record and one bowl win before his retirement after 1968 season.
Louisville Cardinals players saw results reflect this progress as their recruiting efforts improved and team results showed. From 1980 to 1997, Louisville became an annual contender for national championships, ultimately winning nine. Furthermore, several times during this time they also earned placement in the final AP Poll top 25 list.
Bobby Petrino has led the Louisville Cardinals since 2007, when he took over their program. Since then, they have reached five consecutive bowl games and spent 11 weeks in the AP Top 25 rankings.
The University of Louisville boasts several athletic programs, such as men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, swimming and diving, gymnastics and wrestling. Both basketball teams belong to the Atlantic Coast Conference while Cardinal Arena, their traditional home arena holds up to 840 people at once; some home games require restricting ticket sales due to an unexpectedly large attendance figure.
Stamina
The Cardinals outgained Miami Hurricanes on the ground by outgaining them, 119-63, thanks to Jack Plummer distributing passes to his talented skill players. This marked an improvement over previous matchups where Louisville was limited to only four yards per carry against Miami.
Coach Brohm deserves credit for his creative play calling; using unique formations such as fake field goals, run-pass options and unique formations like fake field goals to challenge Miami defensive units; throwing multiple key passes Miller Moss who is an exceptional receiver with strong speed and hands – an impressive feat considering previous meetings between these teams had produced four-yard per carry average.
Miami’s pass rush, led by Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor, will present the Cardinals with a formidable challenge; however, Jeff Brohm is one of the finest play-callers in the country and will find ways to exploit Miami’s weaknesses.
The Hurricanes can be a dangerous team when given free reign of the ball, averaging close to 8.5 yards per carry while wide receiver Caullin Lacy has scored two punt return touchdowns this year.
| Player | Position | 2025/Match Stats | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Moss | QB | 2,679 passing yards, 16 TDs (2025); vs Miami: 23/37, 248 passing yards, 2 TDs, 1 rushing TD | Led Louisville to a 24-21 victory with three total touchdowns. |
| Isaac Brown | RB | 884 rushing yards, 8 TDs | Louisville’s leading rusher and biggest ground-game threat. |
| Keyjuan Brown | RB | 704 rushing yards | Reliable second running back with explosive speed. |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 receiving TDs vs Miami | Caught two touchdown passes, including the game-winning score. |
| Caullin Lacy | WR | Starting wide receiver | Dangerous deep-threat receiver and return specialist. |
| Dacari Collins | WR | Starting receiver | Physical target in the passing attack. |
| Duke Watson | RB | 158 rushing yards | Valuable rotational running back. |
| Stanquan Clark | LB | Defensive starter | Helped contain Miami’s rushing offense. |
| TJ Quinn | LB | Defensive leader | Key tackler in Louisville’s defense. |
| Louisville Secondary | Defense | 4 interceptions vs Miami | The Cardinals’ defense forced four interceptions from Carson Beck. |
Defense
UM’s defense limited Louisville to just 3.8 yards per rush and only 23 completions on 37 attempts in their passing game. They also enjoyed an overwhelming advantage on special teams, limiting kickoff returns and punt returns respectively for Louisville.
The Hurricanes managed to hold Miami scoreless on 4 turnovers, an impressive feat given that Miami only managed one 3rd down conversion. Their defensive playcall was excellent and their run fits were effective.
Keionte Scott, who made 9 tackles and two TFLs, and O.J. Frederique, who recorded three PBUs. were particularly impressive.
Miami’s defense was highlighted by Jeff Brohm’s play-calling and scheme, including some eye-catching wrinkles into their offense, like a fake field goal on fourth down and Miller Moss sneak.
These tactics, coupled with excellent run support from Miami, helped limit Louisville’s explosive plays while also helping prevent their comeback attempt; additionally, Miami’s defensive front passed rush was highly effective at stopping Cardinals QB Miller Moss from making plays of his own.
Special Teams
Fans often speak about how impressive the Cardinals offense and defense have been; however, special teams play just as significant a role in determining who wins games as do offense and defense.
The Cardinals have excelled this year at special teams, particularly kick/punt coverage. However, their return game needs improvement and someone needs to step up as a regular contributor.
Louisville will likely continue to rely on Caullin Lacy as their punt returner, who has shown considerable promise thus far. He must increase the length of his returns for maximum success while the team must find an alternative kickoff returner as soon as possible.
As for placekicking, Brohm has employed a platoon system involving Cooper Ranvier and Nick Keller—both of whom have shown the ability to deliver consistent kicks—since the start of fall camp.
They are expected to continue competing for the starting role until one proves capable of handling field goals and kickoffs on a regular basis. Their performance will also be an important factor in the overall Louisville Cardinals Football Vs Miami Hurricanes Football Match Player Stats, as special teams often play a decisive role in close ACC matchups.
| Match Details | Louisville Cardinals | Miami Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 24 | 21 |
| 1st Quarter | 14 | 7 |
| 2nd Quarter | 0 | 3 |
| 3rd Quarter | 3 | 3 |
| 4th Quarter | 7 | 8 |
| Total Yards | 367 | 334 |
| Passing Yards | 248 | 271 |
| Rushing Yards | 119 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Time of Possession | 31:16 | 28:44 |
| Winner | Louisville Cardinals | — |
