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Rapid Reaction: Louisville defeats Kentucky 38-24

By Sam Draut–

Louisville fell behind 21-0 and 24-7 to in-state rival Kentucky in the annual Governor’s Cup, but the Cardinals put together a dominating second half performance and defeated Kentucky 38-24 at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, KY.

Rough start: Kyle Bolin threw two interceptions, and one was returned for an 81-yard touchdown. Louisville fell behind ten minutes into the first quarter 21-0. Kentucky tacked on a field goal in the closing seconds of the first half to take a 24-7 lead into halftime. Kentucky scored 17 points off three Louisville turnovers in the first half.