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09/07 18:06 CDT Tyler Shough guides No. 22 Louisville in 42-14 win over
Jacksonville State
Tyler Shough guides No. 22 Louisville in 42-14 win over Jacksonville State
By STEVE BITTENBENDER
Associated Press
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --- Tyler Shough threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns as
No. 22 Louisville cruised to a 49-14 victory over Jacksonville State on
Saturday.
It was the sixth time the seventh-year signal caller threw for more than 300
yards in a game. Shough, who completed 21 of 33 attempts, put the game away
with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Chris Bell that gave the Cardinals (2-0) a
35-14 lead with 8:58 left in the third quarter. He added another midway through
the fourth quarter and then was pulled.
Louisville's victory was also aided by a solid ground game by committee. The
Cardinals rushed for 233 yards and five backs scored, with four coming in the
first half.
The Gamecocks (0-2) were led by quarterback Tyler Huff. The senior threw for
160 yards and a touchdown on 17 of 27 passing. He also ran 18 times for 101
yards and a score, marking the second career 100-yard rushing game for Huff,
who transferred from Furman after last season.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Louisville did what it needed to do against its Conference USA opponent and
should move up in Monday's poll.
THE TAKEAWAY
Jacksonville State: The Gamecocks can take some positives from Saturday's game,
namely Huff's running ability, but the offense was not able to stay on the
field. After converting just 2 of 10 third downs against Coastal Carolina last
weekend, Jacksonville State cashed only 2 of 12 against the Cardinals.
Louisville: For the second straight week, the Cardinals played an outmatched
foe. However, while the game never really felt in doubt, the Gamecocks gained
199 yards in the first half. The Cards' defense tightened up in the second
half, holding the visitors to just 91 yards after halftime. Still, they have
some things to iron out in the upcoming off-week ahead of conference play.
UP NEXT
Jacksonville State stays on the road next Saturday, facing Eastern Michigan.
Louisville has the week off to prepare for its Sept. 21 home game against No.
23 Georgia Tech.
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