Louisville rallies past Florida State after early deficit

Isaac Brown led an offense that amassed 397 rushing yards.

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Louisville outscores Florida State 44-6 after losing the first quarter 14-0. It's the Cardinals' first win over the Sem Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Louisville defeated Florida State 44-20 on Friday after trailing 14-0 in the opening quarter. The Cardinals secured their first win over the Seminoles since 2021 as the offense accumulated six rushing touchdowns.

Why it matters: The result amplifies scrutiny on the Seminoles, who have not won a road game since November 2023. The defense surrendered its highest rushing total of the year, raising further questions for head coach Mike Norvell ahead of a looming rivalry matchup.

By the numbers: The Cardinals outscored the visitors 44-6 over the final three quarters, generating 266 rushing yards alone from the start of the second period.

What to watch: Florida State travels to face Miami next week, while Louisville looks to build on the decisive victory.

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@YahooSports 2026-10-10T02:59:08.705042+00:00

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