NDL: S31W8 - Miami (14) at Louisville (40)
Canes held a team meeting after this beatingHurricanes get stormed by the Cards
Article By: Miami traveled to Louisville for this Week 8 showdown. The Canes were hoping to improve to 3-0 in the ACC this season. Louisville would get the first points on the board after a nice drive they would stall and have to kick a 36 yard field goal to go up 3-0. The Canes offense would hit the field for the first time but would be unable to sustain a drive and would have to punt. The defense made a big play on the next possession though as cornerback OJ Frederique would intercept a pass and put the Canes offense in some nice field position. Miami would convert a huge 3rd down play on a pass from Cam Ward to Elijah Arroyo to set-up a 14 yard TD run by Damien Martinez and a 7-3 lead. This would be the last bright spot of the day for the Canes. Louisville would get the ball to start their next possession and would only need 1 play. Isaac Brown would take the ball and go 75 yards for the score to go up 10-7.
The second quarter would be a disaster for Miami. Ward would throw two interception in this quarter and the defense would be unable to stop the Cardinals. Brown would score this time from 23 yards out and Tyler Shough would connect with Mark Redman on another TD. The Cards would also tack on a field goal and take a 27-7 lead into the break. "That was a very disappointing quarter for us," said Coach Dealer, "it actually started with giving up that long run after having the lead. We got to learn to move past those plays and put it behind us. I think we let that effect us too much and next thing you know were getting blown out of this game."
The second half would not be much more exciting. The Canes would connect on one deep pass play as Ward found Jacolby George open for a 75 yard TD. But really the story of the game was Isaac Brown who had his way with the Canes run defense. Brown would have 16 carries for 154 yards and 3 TD's. Elijah Arroyo would continue he's nice play for Miami as he would add 7 receptions for 127 yards. Miami would fall 40-14 to Louisville.
"We got to put this one behind us. We have to play hard the rest of this season otherwise it could turn into a real disaster," said Dealer.
The Cardinals calm the storm
Article By: In an electrifying showdown at Cardinal Stadium, the Louisville Cardinals delivered a powerful performance, defeating the Miami Hurricanes 40-14. The star of the night was undoubtedly running back Issac Brown, whose explosive running style proved too much for Miami's defense. Brown carried the ball 16 times, racking up an impressive 154 yards and finding the end zone three times, solidifying his place as a game-changer.
From the opening drive, it was clear that Brown was in for a big night. With a mix of speed and agility, he sliced through the Hurricanes' defense, breaking tackles and showcasing remarkable vision. He opened the scoring with a dynamic 75-yard touchdown run to gain the lead 10-7 set the tone for the Cardinals' offensive prowess. Throughout the game, Brown continued to make big plays, including two more touchdowns that kept the momentum firmly in Louisville's favor.
While the Cardinals' offense stole the spotlight, the defense was equally instrumental in securing the victory. Louisville's defensive unit was relentless, racking up six sacks and forcing three critical interceptions that halted Miami's offensive rhythm. Led by linebacker TJ Quinn, who was a constant presence in the backfield, the Cardinals' pass rush applied immense pressure on Miami quarterback Cam Ward, disrupting his timing and creating pivotal turnovers.
Despite a determined effort from Miami, which saw them try to rally back with a solid passing performance from Ward, the Cardinals' well-rounded game plan proved too much. Louisville’s potent combination of a ball-hawking defense and a dynamic running game led them to victory, pushing their season record to an impressive 6-0.
As the final whistle blew, Coach Kemp had the stadium rocking and the show was in full swing, and Cardinals fans were left buzzing with excitement. With a standout offensive performance and a tenacious defensive display, Louisville demonstrated they are a good team within the ACC this season.
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