LOUISVILLE (Interstat) — Lincoln Kienholz threw for 332 yards and accounted for four touchdowns as Louisville routed Villanova 59-13 on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Kienholz completed 16 of 21 passes and added 42 rushing yards. Louisville led throughout and pulled away after halftime in the NCAA Football Bowl Division game. Pat McQuaide completed 18 of 31 passes for 166 yards and one touchdown for Villanova. Villanova’s points came on two field goals and one touchdown. Ja’briel Mace caught three passes for 73 yards and a score and rushed six times for 20 yards. Braden Reed added six receptions for 50 yards. Christian Caballero and Walker Murray each made eight tackles for the Wildcats. Jaleel Skinner caught two passes for 82 yards and a touchdown for Louisville. Davin Wydner completed three of four passes for 19 yards and rushed for a score. Louisville improved to 1-1, while Villanova fell to 1-2. Attendance was 46,385.