Full Breakdown
Ole Miss Edges Louisville on Walk-Off Field Goal
9/7/2026, 8:22:15 AM
Game Summary
According to the Associated Press, ninth-ranked Ole Miss defeated No. 24 Louisville 41-38 on Sunday night at the Music City Kickoff in Nashville when Lucas Carneiro nailed a 48-yard field goal as the clock expired. The matchup started sluggishly, with early miscues on both sides, but turned into a second-half shootout. Louisville freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz, making his first career start after three seasons on Ohio State’s bench, tied the game at 38-38 with 1:28 left. Ole Miss then engineered the final drive that set up the winning kick.
Key Performances
The Associated Press reported that quarterback Trinidad Chambliss threw for 351 yards and three passing touchdowns, adding a rushing score in the second half. He also delivered two 62-yard touchdown passes to Deuce Alexander in the third quarter and a 35-yard strike to Caleb Odom early in the fourth. Louisville’s Kienholz posted 307 passing yards with two touchdowns and rushed for 69 yards. Running back Kewan Lacy contributed 61 yards on 17 carries and a 1-yard touchdown before leaving with a thigh injury. Ole Miss limited Louisville’s Isaac Brown—who led the nation in yards per carry the prior season—to 36 yards on 16 attempts.
Legal Context
The Ole Miss quarterback’s participation was enabled by a Mississippi Supreme Court ruling that cleared eligibility concerns, allowing him to play in the high-profile contest.
Aftermath
The win gave Ole Miss its first victory over a ranked opponent this season and extended its streak against Louisville. Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm will look to rebound when the Cardinals host Villanova, while Ole Miss prepares to host Charlotte the following Saturday.
