Louisville Cardinals beat Murray State Racers 56-0 in college football game at L&N Stadium

Coverage following the game:

C.L. Brown: Louisville football has the ACC's top RB-WR duo in Jawhar Jordan and Jamari Thrash

Louisville football shuts out Murray State in Jeff Brohm's first home game leading program

Coverage during the game:

After escaping Atlanta with a 39-34 season-opening victory over Georgia Tech, Louisville is hosting Murray State at a newly-named L&N Stadium.

U of L, in its first home game under head coach Jeff Brohm, is looking to start 2-0 for the first time since 2017 and has a good chance of doing so — the program's won its last six meetings with Murray State.

The Courier Journal's Alexis Cubit, C.L. Brown, Scott Utterback and Jeff Faughender are at L&N Stadium and will have live updates throughout U of L's home opener — here and on X, formerly known as Twitter — and complete coverage after the game. You can follow them on X at @Alexis_Cubit, @clbrownhoops, @Utterback13 and @JFauGFX.

FINAL: Louisville 56, Murray State 0 (4Q, 9:44)

Quarterback Harrison Bailey threw his first touchdown as a Cardinal, connecting with tight end Joey Gatewood for a 34-yard score. Bailey is the second Louisville quarterback to record a passing TD in the contest after Jack Plummer's 73-yard pass to Jamari Thrash.

Louisville 49, Murray State 0 (4Q, 14:55)

Running back Keyjaun Brown scores his first collegiate touchdown on a four-yard run. With the score, the true freshman is the third running back to reach the end zone in the game.

Louisville 42, Murray State 0 (3Q, 0:58)

Wide receiver Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has his first career rushing touchdown on a six-yard run to pile onto Louisville's scoring. The Cardinals have now scored on two of their three drives during the third quarter.

Louisville 35, Murray State 0 (3Q, 7:08)

Following a 15-yard run, Jawhar Jordan's short one-yard run keeps Louisville ahead. The running back is averaging 19.3 yards per carry for 135 total yards so far in the game.

Announced attendance at L&N Stadium

Louisville's announced attendance at L&N Stadium was 45,273 for its 2023 home opener.

Louisville 28, Murray State 0 (2Q, 2:37)

Running back Jawhar Jordan found a hole on the left side of the field and took off for a 72-yard touchdown to cap off a two-play, 80-yard drive. With the run, Jordan has over 100 yards rushing and averaging 28.3 yards per carry in the game.

Louisville 21, Murray State 0 (2Q, 6:37)

U of L receiver Jamari Thrash took a nine yard pass from Jack Plummer and ran untouched for a 73-yard score after Murray State defenders collided as he caught the ball. Plummer is now 8-for-11 for 158 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Louisville 14, Murray State 0 (2Q, 14:38)

Running back Isaac Guerendo scored on a 1-yard run to cap off an 85-yard scoring drive for the Cardinals. Murray State helped the drive along with two pass interference penalties on KaVan Reed.

Louisville 7, Murray State 0 (1Q, 10:06)

Jamari Thrash takes a 12-yard pitch from Jack Plummer into the end zone for a touchdown. The Cardinals complete a six-play, 76-yard drive to open the game with a score.

Louisville football injury update

Running back Maurice Turner, safety Josh Minkins, wide receiver Jadon Thompson and defensive lineman Mason Reiger are all out for Louisville tonight. Thompson and Reiger also missed U of L's game against Georgia Tech. Minkins was the Cardinals' leading tackler in the season opener while Turner opened the 2023 campaign with 30 yards on seven carries.

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