No. 24 Louisville Defeated by No. 9 Ole Miss in Season Opener

The No. 24 University of Louisville football team lost 41-38 to No. 9 Ole Miss in their 2026 season opener. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, in his first collegiate start, achieved over 300 passing yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first Louisville quarterback to reach this milestone in a season opener. This result impacts both teams' early season rankings and highlights a notable individual performance despite the loss.