11-19-2017, 07:57 AM
On a rainy senior day, football (7-4) destroyed Syracuse (4-7) 56-10. The Cardinals had more than double total yards (727-335) as the Orange.
Senior running backs Reggie Bonnafon and Malik Williams combined for 223 rushing yards and four touchdowns in their final suit-up at Papa Johnâs Cardinal Stadium.
Lamar Jackson led the offense in his usual fashion: 270 passing yards, 111 yards rushing and four touchdowns.
First half
Jackson made a blazing 29-yard sprint through the middle of the field on the first play of the game. Williams immediately followed with a run of his own, rushing for a 46-yard touchdown and early 7-0 lead.
On Syracuseâs next drive, cornerback Jaire Alexander forced an interception. Jackson then completed a 19-yard pass to Jaylen Smith on the following possession, passing Chris Redman as Louisvilleâs all-time leader in total career yards.
Despite a shaky year, Louisvilleâs defense kept the Orange off the U of L side of the field.
Fifteen seconds into the second quarter, Jackson make an impressive 43-yard run down the field for a touchdown.
One possession later, Jackson lobbed to hometown hero Bonnafon for a 33-yard rushing score and 21-3 lead.
Heavy rain persisted throughout the contest, leading to a 43-minute weather delay in the second quarter.
After the delay, Jackson completed a 72-yard pass to Smith and 34-yard pass to Bonnafon for a pair of touchdowns. Louisville led 35-3 at the half.
Second half
The third quarter saw Williams dominate. The senior ran for two touchdowns with 110 rushing yards combined. Jackson added a 19-yard rushing touchdown, bringing the score to 49-3
Freshman quarterback Jawon Pass completed a 29-yard pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Dez Fitzpatrick received the pass, setting a record for most receiving touchdowns by a freshman (eight). The final score read 56-10.
Football faces Kentucky in their final regular season game on Nov. 25 at 12 p.m.
http://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2017/1...-syracuse/
Senior running backs Reggie Bonnafon and Malik Williams combined for 223 rushing yards and four touchdowns in their final suit-up at Papa Johnâs Cardinal Stadium.
Lamar Jackson led the offense in his usual fashion: 270 passing yards, 111 yards rushing and four touchdowns.
First half
Jackson made a blazing 29-yard sprint through the middle of the field on the first play of the game. Williams immediately followed with a run of his own, rushing for a 46-yard touchdown and early 7-0 lead.
On Syracuseâs next drive, cornerback Jaire Alexander forced an interception. Jackson then completed a 19-yard pass to Jaylen Smith on the following possession, passing Chris Redman as Louisvilleâs all-time leader in total career yards.
Despite a shaky year, Louisvilleâs defense kept the Orange off the U of L side of the field.
Fifteen seconds into the second quarter, Jackson make an impressive 43-yard run down the field for a touchdown.
One possession later, Jackson lobbed to hometown hero Bonnafon for a 33-yard rushing score and 21-3 lead.
Heavy rain persisted throughout the contest, leading to a 43-minute weather delay in the second quarter.
After the delay, Jackson completed a 72-yard pass to Smith and 34-yard pass to Bonnafon for a pair of touchdowns. Louisville led 35-3 at the half.
Second half
The third quarter saw Williams dominate. The senior ran for two touchdowns with 110 rushing yards combined. Jackson added a 19-yard rushing touchdown, bringing the score to 49-3
Freshman quarterback Jawon Pass completed a 29-yard pass for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Dez Fitzpatrick received the pass, setting a record for most receiving touchdowns by a freshman (eight). The final score read 56-10.
Football faces Kentucky in their final regular season game on Nov. 25 at 12 p.m.
http://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2017/1...-syracuse/