Louisville Cardinals fall to Kentucky Wildcats in 2023 Governor's Cup game at L&N Stadium

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The annual Governor's Cup rivalry game is here.

No. 9 Louisville is hosting Kentucky for the Battle of the Bluegrass. The two teams have been anchored by strong running games this season but enter the contest in very different positions.

Though the Wildcats have had U of L's card handily in the past four meetings, they struggled in SEC play this season and have lost three of their last four after starting the season with a 5-0 record. The Cardinals, on the other hand, have flourished in coach Jeff Brohm's first season — reaching 10 wins for only the seventh time in program history and set to make their first ACC championship game appearance. They enter the Governor's Cup on an 11-game home win streak.

Despite the records, both teams look to build on a recent trend with the Governor's Cup trophy on the line.

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KENTUCKY 38, LOUISVILLE 31 (4Q, 1:02)

Ray Davis scores his third TD of the game, but his first on the ground, to give UK a seven-point lead with barely a minute to play.

LOUISVILLE 31, KENTUCKY 31 (4Q, 2:33)

We're tied at 31 apiece after Jack Plummer's 21-yard pass to Ahmari Huggins-Bruce. Louisville started with the ball at the UK 38 after Jarvis Brownlee picked off Wildcats QB Devin Leary, who was feeling the pressure from Ashton Gillotte.

KENTUCKY 31, LOUISVILLE 24 (4Q, 8:37)

The Wildcats are on top for the first time: following a fumble by Cardinal QB Jack Plummer, UK capitalizes thanks to a 20-yard TD reception by Ray Davis.

LOUISVILLE 24, KENTUCKY 24 (4Q, 10:21)

Kentucky kicker Alex Raynor's 46-yard field goal is true, tying the game for the first time since it was 7-all in the second quarter.

LOUISVILLE 24, KENTUCKY 21 (3Q, 1:49)

UK again came with a quick response to a U of L touchdown. The Cats needed just two plays to score when Devin Leary connected with Izayah Cummings for a 55-yard strike. Then Leary found Ray Davis out of the backfield on a wheel route for a 20-yard touchdown pass.

LOUISVILLE 24, KENTUCKY 14 (3Q, 2:48)

Quarterback Jack Plummer threw an 11-yard touchdown to an outstretched Joey Gatewood. The play went under review but stood.

LOUISVILLE 17, KENTUCKY 7 (3Q, 5:50)

Facing a fourth and goal from the 1-yard line, Brohm opted to keep his offense on the field after Jack Plummer was stopped short of the end zone on a third-down quarterback scramble. Jordan fought his way through the scrum for his second score of the afternoon. The opening drive of the second half covered 75 yards in 15 plays and took more than nine minutes off the clock.

LOUISVILLE 17, KENTUCKY 14 (3Q, 5:50)

The Wildcats responded to the Cardinals' TD in just one play, as Barion Brown returned the ensuing kickoff for a score.

LOUISVILLE 10, KENTUCKY 7 (2Q, 4:25)

U of L kicker Brock Travelstead kicked a 46-yard field goal to put the Cards back in front. The drive was stalled when Chris Bell received his second personal foul penalty in the game with an illegal hands to the face call.

LOUISVILLE 7, KENTUCKY 7 (2Q, 8:07)

Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary helps the visitors get on the board, finding sophomore wide receiver in the right corner of the end zone on a 9-yard score. It capped a nine-play, 52-yard drive.

LOUISVILLE 7, KENTUCKY 0 (1Q, 3:40)

Running back Jawhar Jordan opens the game with a 1-yard touchdown run during the Cardinals' first drive of the game. He had 18 of the team's 46 rushing yards during the series.

Emotions run high as teams meet at midfield

Pregame altercations in the Governor's Cup are a near-annual sight. And more than 90 minutes before kickoff Saturday, it occurred again.

Though it didn't get out of hand — no punches were thrown, nor did officials have to break up the teams — members of the Cardinals and Wildcats met near the midfield logo and exchanged words.

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How to watch Louisville vs. Kentucky football game

Who: Louisville (10-1, 7-1 ACC) vs. Kentucky (6-5, 3-5 SEC)

When: Noon Saturday, Nov. 25

Where: L&N Stadium, Louisville

TV: The game will be broadcast on ABC, with Joe Tessitore (play-by-play) and Jesse Palmer (analyst) on the call.

Radio: Paul Rogers (play-by-play) and Craig Swabek (analyst) will call the game on Louisville Radio Network (93.9 FM and 970 AM).

Streaming: Qualified subscribers can stream the game at espn.com/watch.

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