Final
September 11, 2026 β’ L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 11, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Villanova Wildcats (1-2) takes on Louisville Cardinals (1-1) at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville.
Villanova Wildcats
Visiting Side
Record
1-2
Louisville Cardinals
Home Side
Record
1-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VIL
|
3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
|
LOU
|
17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 59 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
12:16
Carson Hilbert 33 Yd Field Goal
Score
6:24
Dominic LeBlanc 35 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:33
Lincoln Kienholz 19 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
0:14
Jaleel Skinner 69 Yd pass from Lincoln Kienholz (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
14:50
Ja'briel Mace 65 Yd pass from Pat McQuaide (Dominic LeBlanc Kick)
Score
13:24
Lawayne McCoy 61 Yd pass from Lincoln Kienholz (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
1:53
Lincoln Kienholz 4 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
7:50
Braxton Jennings 15 Yd Run (Carson Hilbert Kick)
Score
3:42
Dominic LeBlanc 29 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:07
Marquise Davis 3 Yd Run (Garth White Kick)
Score
12:36
Braxton Jennings 2 Yd pass from Davin Wydner (Garth White Kick)
Score
7:04
Marquise Davis 4 Yd Run (Garth White Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
20%
Villanova Wildcats
VS
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Louisville Cardinals
Projected Score
VIL 21
-
LOU 41
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Louisville Cardinals scoring offense aligns well against Villanova Wildcats defense.
- Louisville Cardinals offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Louisville Cardinals passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Louisville Cardinals rushing attack has the advantage.
Villanova Wildcats
STAT
Louisville Cardinals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Louisville Cardinals plays on familiar turf at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Villanova Wildcats Could Win
Villanova Wildcats will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Louisville Cardinals Could Win
Louisville Cardinals scoring offense aligns well against Villanova Wildcats defense.
Deciding Factor
Louisville Cardinals offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
46,385
Closing Odds
Line: LOU -39.5 | O/U: 56.5
Team Leaders
Villanova Wildcats Leaders
Michael Benincasa
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Brian Falk
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Brandon Binkowski
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Louisville Cardinals Leaders
Briggs Cherry
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Isaac Brown
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Payton Cook
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Villanova Wildcats (57.0%)
Louisville Cardinals (43.0%)
Total Submissions: 39 circles
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