Atwell catches 3 TDs, Louisville tops Western Kentucky 38-21
No starting quarterback, no problem for the Louisville Cardinals in their 38-21 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday in a neutral-site nonconference game at Nissan Stadium.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Louisville Cardinals
38
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOU | 7 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
| WKU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Nissan Stadium · 22,665 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 44-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Stanford Cardinal | W 52-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | W 34-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Florida State Seminoles | W 44-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 12:50 38-21
Kyle Fourtenbary 3 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Cory Munson Kick)
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Touchdown 1:26 38-14
Tutu Atwell 62 Yd pass from Evan Conley (Blanton Creque Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 31-14
Jahcour Pearson 8 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Cory Munson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:47 31-7
Rodjay Burns 30 Yd Fumble Return (Blanton Creque Kick)
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Field Goal 1:23 24-7
Blanton Creque 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:08 21-7
Javian Hawkins 20 Yd Run (Blanton Creque Kick)
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Touchdown 11:12 14-7
Joshua Simon 77 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Cory Munson Kick)
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Touchdown 12:04 14-0
Tutu Atwell 46 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (Blanton Creque Kick)
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Touchdown 4:18 7-0
Tutu Atwell 9 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (Blanton Creque Kick)
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LOU
6 plays, 31 yards, 0:53 · END OF HALF
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WKU 2:59
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:22 · Downs
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LOU 3:21
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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WKU 4:23
10 plays, 44 yards, 3:52 · Downs
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LOU 8:15
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:14 · Downs
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WKU 10:29
6 plays, 6 yards, 2:19 · Downs
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WKU 12:50
9 plays, 68 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:50 38-21
Kyle Fourtenbary 3 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Cory Munson Kick)
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LOU 1:26
1 play, 62 yards, 0:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:26 38-14
Tutu Atwell 62 Yd pass from Evan Conley (Blanton Creque Kick)
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WKU 1:36
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:52 · Fumble
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LOU 4:28
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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WKU 6:31
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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LOU 8:54
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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WKU 11:37
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:37 31-14
Jahcour Pearson 8 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Cory Munson Kick)
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LOU 14:10
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:42 · Fumble
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WKU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:42 · End of Half
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WKU 0:47
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:29 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:47 31-7
Rodjay Burns 30 Yd Fumble Return (Blanton Creque Kick)
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LOU 1:23
10 plays, 49 yards, 5:10 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:23 24-7
Blanton Creque 43 Yd Field Goal
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WKU 6:33
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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LOU 8:08
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:08 21-7
Javian Hawkins 20 Yd Run (Blanton Creque Kick)
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WKU 11:12
2 plays, 82 yards, 0:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:12 14-7
Joshua Simon 77 Yd pass from Steven Duncan (Cory Munson Kick)
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LOU 12:04
10 plays, 83 yards, 4:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:04 14-0
Tutu Atwell 46 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (Blanton Creque Kick)
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WKU 1:14
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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LOU 4:18
10 plays, 58 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:18 7-0
Tutu Atwell 9 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (Blanton Creque Kick)
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WKU 9:03
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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LOU 10:35
3 plays, -3 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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WKU 12:36
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:24 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
LOU
WKU
21
1st Downs
14
4-11
3rd down efficiency
4-16
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-4
415
Total Yards
288
209
Passing
245
11/17
Comp/Att
25/47
12.3
Yards per pass
5.2
206
Rushing
43
50
Rushing Attempts
23
4.1
Yards per rush
1.9
6-69
Penalties
5-25
1
Turnovers
2
1
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:11
Possession
28:49
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