Louisville Football Stays Perfect With 40–17 Win Over Bowling Green

September 20, 2025


The Louisville Cardinals stayed unbeaten with a 40–17 victory over Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, improving to 3–0 under head coach Jeff Brohm.

Fast Start for the Cardinals

Louisville jumped out to a 21–3 halftime lead, fueled by opportunistic defense and a game-changing play on special teams. Wideout Caullin Lacy delivered the highlight of the first half, breaking free for a 75-yard punt return touchdown that electrified the home crowd. The Cardinals also capitalized on two first-half interceptions to set up short fields and pad their advantage.

Ground Game Steps Up

With injuries thinning the backfield rotation, Louisville leaned on its depth.

  • Keyjuan Brown rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.
  • True freshman Braxton Jennings added a score of his own, finishing with 43 yards.

The Cardinals piled up over 450 total yards of offense, wearing down the Falcons as the game progressed.

Record-Breaking Kick

Special teams had another shining moment when kicker Nick Keller drilled a 57-yard field goal, the longest in program history. Fellow kicker Cooper Ranvier was also steady, connecting on multiple field goals to keep the scoreboard moving.

Bowling Green’s Late Rally

The Falcons, now 2–2 under first-year head coach Eddie George, struggled early but found some life in the fourth quarter.

  • Lucian Anderson III ripped off a 75-yard touchdown run, Bowling Green’s biggest play of the afternoon.
  • Quarterback Drew Pyne connected with Jacob Harris for a 38-yard score late, trimming the deficit.

Still, the early turnovers and inability to finish drives in the red zone left the Falcons chasing from behind all day.

What’s Next

Louisville’s complete performance — mixing defense, explosive special teams, and a productive running attack — sets the tone for upcoming challenges in ACC play. Bowling Green, meanwhile, will look to regroup in MAC competition after showing flashes of big-play potential but struggling with consistency.