Late interception return for TD lifts Louisville past UCF
— Jaylin Alderman returned an interception off a tipped pass for a 66-yard touchdown with 13 seconds remaining, giving Louisville a thrilling 42-35 victory over UCF on Friday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UCF Knights
35
Louisville Cardinals
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCF | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
| LOU | 7 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Kansas Jayhawks | W 33-32 | NCAAF |
| 10/30/26 | vs Baylor Bears | L 9-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs BYU Cougars | W 39-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Oklahoma State Cowboys | L 28-42 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Houston Cougars | L 17-27 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:13 35-42
Jaylin Alderman 66 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 1:21 35-35
Dillon Gabriel 6 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 9:15 28-35
Trevion Cooley 45 Yd pass from Braden Smith (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 14:25 28-28
Brandon Johnson 6 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 4:57 21-28
Malik Cunningham 1 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 10:59 21-21
Dillon Gabriel 20 Yd pass from Ryan O'Keefe (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 0:22 14-21
Marshon Ford 1 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 9:38 14-14
Jalen Mitchell 2 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 14:22 14-7
Jaylon Robinson 15 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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Touchdown 1:47 7-7
Malik Cunningham 7 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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Touchdown 12:22 7-0
Ryan O'Keefe 41 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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UCF
1 play, -9 yards, 0:13 · End of Game
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UCF 0:13
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:13 35-42
Jaylin Alderman 66 Yd Interception Return (James Turner Kick)
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LOU 0:25
6 plays, 29 yards, 0:56 · Interception
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UCF 1:21
8 plays, 87 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:21 35-35
Dillon Gabriel 6 Yd Run (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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LOU 3:40
6 plays, 26 yards, 3:44 · Punt
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UCF 7:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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LOU 9:15
4 plays, 91 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:15 28-35
Trevion Cooley 45 Yd pass from Braden Smith (James Turner Kick)
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UCF 11:05
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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LOU 12:29
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:56 · Downs
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UCF 14:25
5 plays, 77 yards, 1:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:25 28-28
Brandon Johnson 6 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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LOU 0:44
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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UCF 1:40
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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LOU 4:57
6 plays, 65 yards, 2:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:57 21-28
Malik Cunningham 1 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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UCF 7:37
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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LOU 9:59
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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UCF 10:59
9 plays, 65 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:59 21-21
Dillon Gabriel 20 Yd pass from Ryan O'Keefe (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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UCF
2 plays, 19 yards, 0:22 · End of Half
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LOU 0:22
6 plays, 56 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:22 14-21
Marshon Ford 1 Yd pass from Malik Cunningham (James Turner Kick)
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UCF 1:53
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:06 · Punt
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LOU 2:59
6 plays, 8 yards, 4:04 · Punt
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UCF 7:03
4 plays, 10 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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LOU 9:38
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:38 14-14
Jalen Mitchell 2 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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UCF 14:22
9 plays, 52 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:22 14-7
Jaylon Robinson 15 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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LOU 1:47
10 plays, 94 yards, 4:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:47 7-7
Malik Cunningham 7 Yd Run (James Turner Kick)
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UCF 6:45
5 plays, 40 yards, 3:54 · Punt
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LOU 10:39
4 plays, 25 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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UCF 12:22
2 plays, 41 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:22 7-0
Ryan O'Keefe 41 Yd pass from Dillon Gabriel (Daniel Obarski Kick)
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LOU 12:35
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:25 · Downs
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
UCF
LOU
22
1st Downs
24
2-10
3rd down efficiency
6-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-3
416
Total Yards
501
204
Passing
310
23/30
Comp/Att
24/39
6.8
Yards per pass
7.9
212
Rushing
191
34
Rushing Attempts
37
6.2
Yards per rush
5.2
7-55
Penalties
4-46
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:33
Possession
32:27
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