A Hallmark holiday ending may have resulted in UC interim coach Kerry Coombs jumping on someone as Will McEnaney did to Johnny Bench to end the 1975 World Series at Fenway Park. Instead, Scott Satterfield's old team beat his new squad and did so soundly, 24-7.
Both teams started quarterbacks who primarily were reserves during the season. Both teams had opt-outs and players leaving via the transfer portal. But, the game is won up front by linemen imposing their will.
Louisville's offensive line bulldozed the Bearcats as freshman Maurice Turner and junior Jawhar Jordan both surpassed the century mark on the ground.