Total Yards
Louisville487
Western Kentucky248
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Western Kentucky at Louisville
Sep 13, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 2
Away
Western Kentucky
Conference USA
Final Score
21 - 35
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Louisville
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Louisville343
Western Kentucky129
Rushing Yards
Louisville144
Western Kentucky119
Turnovers
Louisville2
Western Kentucky1
Game Conditions
ConditionLight Rain
Temperature75°F
Wind4 mph S
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.06 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Louisville32:33
Western Kentucky27:27
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Game Story
Louisville beats Western Kentucky 35-21
Louisville defeated Western Kentucky 35-21 in Week 2 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 487-248 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Louisville set the terms early in a game that finished 35-21. Micale Cunningham pass complete to Ean Pfeifer for 28 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving Louisville the first major swing.
Louisville's box score carried the story: 487 total yards, 144 rushing yards, and 343 passing yards. Western Kentucky finished with 248 total yards, including 119 on the ground and 129 through the air.
Louisville converted 9-16 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-1, Louisville led 28-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Micale Cunningham pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 70 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Micale Cunningham pass complete to Ean Pfeifer for 28 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 7-7 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Gaej Walker run for 1 yd for a TD (Brayden Narveson KICK) (Western Kentucky led 7-0 over Louisville).
Rushing Touchdown
Micale Cunningham run for 14 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 14-7 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Micale Cunningham pass complete to Marshon Ford for 2 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 28-7 over Western Kentucky).
Rushing Touchdown
Javian Hawkins run for 19 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) (Louisville led 21-7 over Western Kentucky).
Passing Touchdown
Micale Cunningham pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 70 yds for a TD (James Turner KICK) WESTRN KENTUCKY Penalty, offside defense ( Yards) declined (Louisville led 35-14 over Western Kentucky).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-21
Louisville defeated Western Kentucky.
Total yards
487-248
Louisville held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
144
Louisville averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
343
Louisville averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Louisville's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Western Kentucky's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Louisville | Western Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 487 | 248 |
| Passing Yards | 343 | 129 |
| Rushing Yards | 144 | 119 |
| First Downs | 22 | 12 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 4-23 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-34 | 10-23 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:33 | 27:27 |