Football Countdown to Kickoff
September 29, 2017 | Football
The Cardinals and Racers kick off Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville football finishes its three-game homestand on Saturday, facing Murray State in a nonconference game in Papa John's Cardinal Stadium at 3:30 p.m.
The teams previously met in 2014, with the Cardinals taking a 66-21 victory at home in September.
Louisville holds a 13-6 all-time series advantage, including a 10-4 mark in home games.
Regional Sports Networks (Wes Durham, James Bates, and Rebecca Kaple) is broadcasting the game nationally, while Louisville Sports Properties radio coverage begins at 2 p.m., featuring Paul Rogers, Alex Kupper, and Jody Demling.
Now that you have the details, it's time to start the Countdown to Kickoff:
10 – Louisville's explosive offense has accounted for 13 plays this season of at least 30 yards, ranking TENTH nationally.
9 – Quarterback Lamar Jackson tossed three touchdowns in the victory over Kent State, marking the NINTH time in his career that he has thrown at least three in a game.
8 – The Cardinals' defense ranks EIGHTH nationally in touchdowns with two. Trumaine Washington recorded a pick-6 in the win over Kent State, the second of his career.
7 – Head coach Bobby Petrino ranks SEVENTH nationally in winning percentage among active coaches. The Cardinals' leader boasts a 112-44 record, a 71.8 percent clip.
6 – Lamar Jackson is listed SIXTH nationally in passing yards per game, averaging 346.8 yards per contest. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner has 1,387 yards through the air on the year.
5 – Redshirt freshman quarterback Jawon Pass made his first collegiate appearance last week, completing FIVE passes in his debut. He finished the contest with 75 yards and a 141.2 efficiency rating.
4 – Linebacker Jonathan Greenard has accrued a career-best five sacks through four games this season. His 1.25 per game average is FOURTH-best nationally.
3 – Louisville heads into Saturday's meeting with Murray State with a 13-6 series advantage, winning all THREE contests that have taken place in Papa John's Cardinals Stadium.
2 – The Cardinals' defense stifled Kent State to just TWO completions last week. It was the fewest completions by a Louisville opponent since Southern Miss went 2 of 9 against the Cardinals on Sept. 29, 2012.
1 – Quarterback Lamar Jackson is ONE touchdown shy of tying the school's record for points responsibility. The junior has been responsible for 530 points, passing for 52 touchdowns and scoring 36.
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