Louisville, Ky – September 7, 2024 – Aidan King
In week 2 at L&N Stadium the Louisville Cardinals hosted the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Cardinals Quarterback Tyler Shough is looking for another dominant outing, last week against the Austin Peay Governors Shough threw for 232 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in the first half. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are looking for their first win after losing (55-27) to Coastal Carolina. The Cardinals are trying to keep the ball rolling after defeating the Austin Peay Governors (62-0).
1st Quarter
The Cardinals came out hot scoring with Rb Donald Chaney Jr. rushed 10 yards for the touchdown to cap off the 9 play 62 yard opening drive. On the Cardinals 2nd drive Qb Tyler Shoughs pass across the middle is batted down at the line by the Gamecocks Laletia Hale ending the drive. On the Gamecocks 2nd drive Qb Tyler Huff threw an interception to Cardinal Quincy Riley and the cards took over at the 48 yard line. Later on that drive the Cardinals scored with a rush by Rb Keyjuan Brown for the 22 yard touchdown. On the 3rd drive for the Gamecocks Qb Tyler Huff scrambles for a gain of 19 to extend the drive.
2nd Quarter
To end the 3rd drive by the Gamecocks Qb Tyler Huff completed a 11 yard pass to Wr Sean Brown. At the beginning of the Cardinals 4th drive Rb Maurice Turner rushed for 19 yards then later in the drive Rb Isaac Brown rushed for 16 yards. To end the drive Rb Maurice Turner hurdled over the line for a 1 yard rushing touchdown. Following this drive the Gamecocks Qb Tyler Huff gashed the defense for a 21 yard scramble however, the Cardinal defense was able to rally together and hold the Gamecocks to a field goal attempt that the kicker missed left. Following the drive Cardinals Qb Tyler Shough rifled a deep ball to Ja’Corey Brooks that was ruled Defensive pass interference. Later on the drive Qb Tyler Shough completed a 31 yard pass to Wr Jadon Thompson. Louisville’s Rb Duane Martin rushed 2 yards for the touchdown to end the 7 play 80 yard drive. At the end of the 2nd quarter Gamecocks Qb Tyler Huff scrambles in for the 15 yard touchdown. With 2 seconds left in the 1st half the Cardinals kicked a 60 yard field goal that dinked off the bottom bar and fell no good. Entering the 2nd half Cardinals lead (28-14)
3rd Quarter
To end the Gamecocks first drive the Cardinals Tramel Logan sacks Qb Tyler Huff Gamecocks forced to punt it away. On the Cardinals first drive of the 2nd half Qb Tyler shough connects with a deep ball to Wr Chris Bell for the 48 yard touchdown. Following an unsuccessful Gamecocks drive Qb Tyler Shough found Rb Keyjuan Brown for the 24 yard reception. After the reception Qb Tyler Shough found Te Jamari Johnson for the 29 yard pickup. The Gamecocks forced the Cardinals to a 28 yard field goal which missed far right. On the final play of the 3rd quarter Gamecocks Qb Tyler Huff scrambled for a big gain of 21 yards.
4th Quarter On the Cardinals first drive of the 4th quarter Qb Tyler Shough sent a dart down field to Cataurs Hicks for a 51 yard reception. Later in the drive Qb Tyler Shough completed a short pass to Te Mark Redman for the 12 yard receiving touchdown. The next drive Gamecocks Qb Tyler Huff is sacked by Dezmond Tell Gamecocks forced to punt. Cardinals Qb Harrison Bailey completed a pass to Te Izayah Cummings for the 19 yard pickup. Later in the drive Rb Duke Watson breaks a huge run off completing the drive with a 40 yard rushing touchdown. Final score The Louisville Cardinals win 49-14.
Quarterback takeaways
Tyler Shough once again put on an absolute show today. He went 21-33 with 349 yards and 2 touchdowns. His ability to deliver those deep passes really is special. His decision making is what separates him from the ordinary quarterback he picked apart this defense and the scoreboard shows that.
Running back takeaways
This running back room is incredible. The leading rusher of the day was Maurice Turner with 12 attempts and 60 yards with 1 touchdown. What makes this running back room so dominant is their depth in the position. Louisville had 5 rushing touchdowns all scored by different Running backs. The entire group rushed for 234 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Defense Takeaways
The defense today had a few hiccups in the first half. The defense struggled with a dual threat quarterback but coming out of the half the defense was able to answer back and held Jax State scoreless for the rest of the game. The stand out defensive player was Lb Stanquan Clark he led the defense in tackles with 9 total 6 solo and 3 assisted.
On Saturday September 21 the Louisville Cardinals will be back at L&N Stadium hosting the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
