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Keyjuan Brown Leads Louisville to 41-31 Win Over SMU

By Drooid · Sep 20, 2026, 2:44 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Louisville defeated 16th-ranked SMU 41-31 in Louisville.
Running back Keyjuan Brown rushed 163 yards on 10 carries and scored two touchdowns.
Receiver Isaac Brown caught a 27-yard touchdown pass with 5:32 left, sealing the win.
Louisville stopped SMU on fourth down twice, converting both into touchdowns.
SMU committed three turnovers, including two interceptions by Kaleb Beasley.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 Louisville left C-USA for the Big East and, led by a nation-leading offense, amassed 564 yards in a 44-40 Liberty Bowl win over Boise State. The program’s ground-game focus persisted, evident in the 2024 upset of 16th-ranked SMU where Keyjuan Brown rushed for 163 yards. Those back-to-back high-yardage performances cement Louisville’s reputation for explosive rushing attacks.

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Story summary

Louisville defeated 16th-ranked SMU 41-31 in Louisville.
Running back Keyjuan Brown rushed 163 yards on 10 carries and scored two touchdowns.
Receiver Isaac Brown caught a 27-yard touchdown pass with 5:32 left, sealing the win.
Louisville stopped SMU on fourth down twice, converting both into touchdowns.
SMU committed three turnovers, including two interceptions by Kaleb Beasley.

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