Cards Set to Open ACC Play with a Visit from No. 18 Miami
September 18, 2020 | Football
Date: Sept. 19, 2020
Time: 7:44 p.m.
Site: Cardinal Stadium
TV: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit; Allison Williams
National Radio: T.J. Rives, Tiki Barber
All-Time Series: Miami leads 10-3-1
In Louisville: Miami leads 4-2
At Miami: Miami leads 6-0-1
Last Meeting: UM 52-UL 27, 2019
Win Streak: UM 1
First Meeting: 1933
LOUISVILLE, Ky . - The biggest game in Scott Satterfield era takes place when No. 17 Louisville hosts No. 18 Miami in front of a national television audience on ABC. Kickoff between the Cardinals and Hurricanes is set for 7:30 p.m.
Both teams are coming off season-opening wins last week, a 31-14 win for Miami over UAB, and Louisville's 35-21 victory over Western Kentucky. Offense was the key to both teams being able to pull off wins in its openers. The Cardinals used a career high
"I am looking forward to Miami," Satterfield said. "I know, they (Miami) do a great job down there, they have a lot a lot of great athletes, and are coming off a big win as well last week. We know that there is a lot of hype surrounding this game this weekend with College Gameday here and we are glad to be able to play at home again this week.
"We are excited to be able to play; it was awesome to be out there on the field last Saturday night, and it has been a long time coming to be out there on that field. There were some days when you did not know if you were going to be able to make it to this point, and it was great to finally get to be out and play. It was fun, it was fun for our guys, and we are looking forward to another opportunity to play this week."
The Cardinals put together a complete game, excelling on both offense and defense. There were a lot of expectations on the offense, and they stepped up with 487 yards of total offense.
However, the defense stole the show, allowing just 248 yards of offense, including just 119 yards on the ground. The Cardinals were credited with giving up 21 points, but those numbers are misleading after two special teams' miscues led to short WKU touchdowns. Dorian Etheridge recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and Monty Montgomery added a pair of sacks.
"I think coming into the game that we thought that we would have an offense that could put up some some good numbers. We have some talent at wide receiver, running back, and tight end. I thought that (Malik) Cunningham played well. I think that those things were to be expected, we as a staff anticipated our players playing that way and it was good. I think one of the question marks was defensively, were we able to get better, I think that we answered that question Saturday night.
"Our defense played well, they ran to run to the ball, and did not give up more than those two explosive plays. They scored 21 points, but two of those scores came inside the five, and were special teams related, so I thought that our defense played well. We have to work on our kicking game, there were some aspects that we have to improve on. There were some new guys out there who were getting their first playing time, we anticipate them getting a lot better with in all aspects. I think that we can do some different things scheme wise to help ourselves out. Overall, I was pleased with our performance and I am looking forward to this week."
The Cardinals are looking for revenge after last season's head-shaking 52-27 loss at Miami. The Hurricanes used big plays to take the Cardinals out of the game and hand them a discouraging loss.
I don't know, that's a good question," Satterfield said. "If we knew, we would never do that again. I think that it was one of those games that we didn't play well, particularly defensively they were able to do whatever they wanted against us last year. Their quarterback had a Heisman kind of day. Last year their offense really did not put up great number, but we're able to do that against us. It was a tremendous day for them and they through for maybe five touchdown passes, I try to forget what happened in that day but you know it was we really could not do anything to stop them offensively."
"I think our defense got better after that game and finished out the season in the bowl game on a good note. They are different offense this year with King at quarterback and he can do such much with his legs and they were able to rush for 300 yards the other night, the first time in a long time. They are a completely different offensive football team this year, so I do not put in a lot of stock in last year. We are a different team this year, they are a different team. It is a new year and we have to do a great job this week in our preparation and preparing for what they are going to give us."
The Cardinals are a different team with more experience on defense and weapons at every position of offense. They have embraced the hype around this football game.
With College Game Day in town, the Cardinals have an opportunity to show they are ready for the next step in the development of the program.
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Time: 7:44 p.m.
Site: Cardinal Stadium
TV: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit; Allison Williams
National Radio: T.J. Rives, Tiki Barber
All-Time Series: Miami leads 10-3-1
In Louisville: Miami leads 4-2
At Miami: Miami leads 6-0-1
Last Meeting: UM 52-UL 27, 2019
Win Streak: UM 1
First Meeting: 1933
LOUISVILLE, Ky . - The biggest game in Scott Satterfield era takes place when No. 17 Louisville hosts No. 18 Miami in front of a national television audience on ABC. Kickoff between the Cardinals and Hurricanes is set for 7:30 p.m.
Both teams are coming off season-opening wins last week, a 31-14 win for Miami over UAB, and Louisville's 35-21 victory over Western Kentucky. Offense was the key to both teams being able to pull off wins in its openers. The Cardinals used a career high
"I am looking forward to Miami," Satterfield said. "I know, they (Miami) do a great job down there, they have a lot a lot of great athletes, and are coming off a big win as well last week. We know that there is a lot of hype surrounding this game this weekend with College Gameday here and we are glad to be able to play at home again this week.
"We are excited to be able to play; it was awesome to be out there on the field last Saturday night, and it has been a long time coming to be out there on that field. There were some days when you did not know if you were going to be able to make it to this point, and it was great to finally get to be out and play. It was fun, it was fun for our guys, and we are looking forward to another opportunity to play this week."
The Cardinals put together a complete game, excelling on both offense and defense. There were a lot of expectations on the offense, and they stepped up with 487 yards of total offense.
However, the defense stole the show, allowing just 248 yards of offense, including just 119 yards on the ground. The Cardinals were credited with giving up 21 points, but those numbers are misleading after two special teams' miscues led to short WKU touchdowns. Dorian Etheridge recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and Monty Montgomery added a pair of sacks.
"I think coming into the game that we thought that we would have an offense that could put up some some good numbers. We have some talent at wide receiver, running back, and tight end. I thought that (Malik) Cunningham played well. I think that those things were to be expected, we as a staff anticipated our players playing that way and it was good. I think one of the question marks was defensively, were we able to get better, I think that we answered that question Saturday night.
"Our defense played well, they ran to run to the ball, and did not give up more than those two explosive plays. They scored 21 points, but two of those scores came inside the five, and were special teams related, so I thought that our defense played well. We have to work on our kicking game, there were some aspects that we have to improve on. There were some new guys out there who were getting their first playing time, we anticipate them getting a lot better with in all aspects. I think that we can do some different things scheme wise to help ourselves out. Overall, I was pleased with our performance and I am looking forward to this week."
The Cardinals are looking for revenge after last season's head-shaking 52-27 loss at Miami. The Hurricanes used big plays to take the Cardinals out of the game and hand them a discouraging loss.
I don't know, that's a good question," Satterfield said. "If we knew, we would never do that again. I think that it was one of those games that we didn't play well, particularly defensively they were able to do whatever they wanted against us last year. Their quarterback had a Heisman kind of day. Last year their offense really did not put up great number, but we're able to do that against us. It was a tremendous day for them and they through for maybe five touchdown passes, I try to forget what happened in that day but you know it was we really could not do anything to stop them offensively."
"I think our defense got better after that game and finished out the season in the bowl game on a good note. They are different offense this year with King at quarterback and he can do such much with his legs and they were able to rush for 300 yards the other night, the first time in a long time. They are a completely different offensive football team this year, so I do not put in a lot of stock in last year. We are a different team this year, they are a different team. It is a new year and we have to do a great job this week in our preparation and preparing for what they are going to give us."
The Cardinals are a different team with more experience on defense and weapons at every position of offense. They have embraced the hype around this football game.
With College Game Day in town, the Cardinals have an opportunity to show they are ready for the next step in the development of the program.
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