When it appeared as though Louisville’s Malik Cunningham may deliver the Cardinals a game-winning drive against Florida State, the Seminoles’ defense stepped up to the challenge.
Florida State kicker Ryan Fitzgerald missed on a 36-yard field goal attempt with 1:44 remaining in regulation, giving Louisville one last chance. After picking up a critical fourth-and-3, Cunningham looked to fit the ball into a tight window on the sideline. Instead, his pass was intercepted by FSU’s Kevin Knowles II, who ensured he caught the ball with a precise toe drag along the sideline to get two feet in bounds.
Knowles delivered the game-sealing play, giving Florida State the 35–31 victory and securing a 3–0 start to the season for the Seminoles.