The first game of the series in Louisville since the rivalry was renewed, Tim Couch crashed the Cardinals’ party in Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium’s inaugural game. Couch’s Air Raid racked up 801 yards of offense and the Leslie County native threw for seven touchdowns in a 34-point victory.
2002: Ragone Sucks!
J-Rock’s favorite Louisville quarterback entered the season with Heisman Trophy hype, hype that was quickly erased by Jared Lorenzen, Guy Morriss and the probation-plagued Wildcats. UK built up a 16-0 first half lead against the #17 Cards. Louisville mounted a comeback, but ultimately could not overcome Kentucky’s smothering defense.