Louisville scored 28 consecutive points across the second and third quarters and defeated Stanford 52–24 on Saturday, October 31.
Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz passed for 250 yards and two touchdowns and added a rushing score. Running back Isaac Brown gained 139 yards as Louisville produced 545 yards of offense.
The teams were tied at 17 in the second quarter before Louisville scored the final touchdown of the half. The Cardinals then added three touchdowns in the third period, building a 45–24 lead entering the fourth.
Louisville finished with 296 rushing yards and 249 passing yards. Stanford recorded 351 total yards, including 270 through the air, but converted only two of 16 third-down attempts.
Stanford quarterback Davis Warren passed for 270 yards. Micah Ford led the Cardinal with 72 rushing yards, and Nico Brown had 109 receiving yards.
Louisville improved to 5–3 and earned its fourth Atlantic Coast Conference victory. Stanford fell to 4–5 and extended its road losing streak.
The result was Louisville’s first victory over Stanford. The teams’ only previous meeting ended with Stanford winning 38–35 in 2024.
Louisville’s official game center and an independent Associated Press report agree on the 52–24 final, Kienholz’s three total touchdowns and the Cardinals’ 545 yards.
Sources Louisville Athletics — Official October 31 Game Center and Statistics: https://gocards.com/game-center/26205 Associated Press via Our Midland — October 31 Final Report: https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/lincoln-kienholtz-has-3-total-touchdowns-to-lead-22504516.php CBS Sports — October 31 Final Report: https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20261031_STNFRD%40LVILLE/