Total Yards
Washington472
Louisville371
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Louisville at Washington
Dec 31, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Louisville
ACC
Final Score
35 - 34
LW
Home
Washington
Big Ten
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Washington374
Louisville164
Rushing Yards
Washington98
Louisville207
Turnovers
Washington1
Louisville0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature64°F
Wind6 mph S
Humidity
14%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Washington vs Louisville box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Washington31:36
Louisville28:24
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Louisville edges Washington 35-34
Louisville defeated Washington 35-34 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 371-472 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Louisville set the terms early in a game that finished 35-34. Demond Williams Jr. pass complete to Giles Jackson for 40 yds for a TD (Grady Gross KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Washington the first major swing.
Louisville's box score carried the story: 371 total yards, 207 rushing yards, and 164 passing yards. Washington finished with 472 total yards, including 98 on the ground and 374 through the air.
Louisville converted 6-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Louisville led 21-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Harrison Bailey pass complete to Antonio Meeks for 28 yds for a TD (Brock Travelstead KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Demond Williams Jr. pass complete to Giles Jackson for 40 yds for a TD (Grady Gross KICK) (Washington led 7-7 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Harrison Bailey pass complete to Caullin Lacy for 9 yds for a TD (Brock Travelstead KICK) (Louisville led 14-7 over Washington).
Interception Return Touchdown
Demond Williams Jr. pass intercepted Tahveon Nicholson return for 21 yds for a TD (Brock Travelstead KICK) (Washington led 0-7 over Louisville).
Rushing Touchdown
Demond Williams Jr. run for 7 yds for a TD (Grady Gross KICK) (Washington led 21-21 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Harrison Bailey pass complete to Antonio Meeks for 28 yds for a TD (Brock Travelstead KICK) (Louisville led 21-14 over Washington).
Passing Touchdown
Demond Williams Jr. pass complete to Giles Jackson for 49 yds for a TD (Grady Gross KICK) (Washington led 14-14 over Louisville).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-34
Louisville defeated Washington.
Total yards
371-472
Louisville held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
207
Louisville averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
164
Louisville averaged 6.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-14
Louisville's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-15
Washington's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Washington | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 472 | 371 |
| Passing Yards | 374 | 164 |
| Rushing Yards | 98 | 207 |
| First Downs | 21 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-15 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-40 | 4-43 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 26-32 | 16-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 31:36 | 28:24 |