Louisville Cardinals Face Off Against Kentucky Wildcats in Governor’s Cup Rivalry Game

The highly anticipated Governor’s Cup game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Kentucky Wildcats took place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. This rivalry matchup is a significant event in the college football calendar, particularly for the two major universities in the Bluegrass State.

The Louisville Cardinals, with a 6-4 overall record and 4-3 in their conference, were looking to build on their recent momentum after a convincing 37-9 win over Pittsburgh. Quarterback Tyler Shough has been a key player for Louisville, with 218 completions out of 343 attempts, 2774 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Running back Isaac Brown has also been instrumental, with 108 carries for 803 yards and 7 touchdowns.

On the other side, the Kentucky Wildcats, with a 4-6 overall record and 1-6 in their conference, aimed to end their season on a positive note despite a disappointing year. Kentucky has won the last five meetings in this series. Quarterback Beau Vandagriff has led the Wildcats with 122 completions out of 211 attempts, 1542 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Running back D’maurion Sumo-Karngbaye has contributed with 109 carries for 505 yards and 5 touchdowns.

The game, which kicked off at noon, was broadcast on the SEC Network. The weather at gametime in Lexington was expected to be around 30 degrees, adding to the intensity of the rivalry game.

Predictions and picks for the game were closely watched, with some analysts favoring Louisville due to their recent form, while others believed Kentucky could pull off a win to salvage their season).