The Louisville Cardinals have secured their spot in the ACC Championship Game after an impressive 38-31 win over the Miami Hurricanes. The Cardinals were led by quarterback Micale Cunningham, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, while running back Javian Hawkins added two rushing touchdowns. The Louisville defense also played a key role in the victory, forcing four turnovers and holding the Hurricanes to just one touchdown in the second half.
The Cardinals got off to a strong start, taking a 14-7 lead into halftime. Cunningham connected with Tutu Atwell for a 15-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring, and Hawkins added a two-yard touchdown run later in the first quarter. The Hurricanes responded with a touchdown of their own, but the Cardinals defense held strong in the second half, forcing three turnovers and allowing just one touchdown.
Cunningham was the star of the show for Louisville, completing 17-of-24 passes for 181 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 33 yards and a touchdown, and was named the game’s MVP. Hawkins added 109 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while Atwell caught seven passes for 78 yards and a touchdown.
The win was a huge one for the Cardinals, as it secured their spot in the ACC Championship Game. It was also an important win for head coach Scott Satterfield, who has done an excellent job in his first season at Louisville. The Cardinals will now face Clemson in the ACC Championship Game on December 19th.
The Louisville Cardinals have had an impressive season and have earned their spot in the ACC Championship Game. With Cunningham leading the way on offense and the defense playing well, the Cardinals have a chance to make some noise in the championship game. It should be an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the conference, and it will be interesting to see how the Cardinals fare against Clemson.
