Lincoln Kienholz accounts for three scores, leading Louisville to 34-26 win over Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- , Lincoln Kienholz ran for two scores and passed for another, Keyjuan Brown rushed for two, and Louisville defeated Syracuse 34-26 Saturday. The teams combined for 669 yards in the first half alone, the most in the ACC since 2022, but just 218 in the second half. Louisville amassed just 58 yards after intermission after gaining 367 in the first half. “It was kind a tale of two halves," Louisville coach Jeff Brohm said. “I thought the first half our defense was not playing well. Gave up a lot of easy plays and then they got into a rhythm , got some confidence." Added Brohm: “The flip side, our offense kept us in the game. Made some big plays again and found a way to get a lead at the half. That was big. The second half was totally different.” The Cardinals intercepted Nelson twice in the second half and forced Nelson to fumble for a third turnover.