Louisville’s Cardinals stunned SMU in a virtual College Football 27 showdown, pulling off a 35-24 ACC opener with a dominant second-half surge. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz threw for 346 yards and two TDs while rushing for another score, Isaac Brown added 89 yards and two TDs, and Lawayne McCory hauled in seven catches for over 100 yards. The defense shut down SMU with 44 tackles. Now, with momentum and a 2-1 record, Louisville turns to Wake Forest — a top-rated defense led by Gio Lopez and a stout secondary — in their next virtual battle. Can the Cardinals’ offense break through? The gridiron’s digital future is about to get wild.

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Louisville’s virtual football season started with a brutal 48-37 loss to Ole Miss, falling behind early by 22 and unable to overcome a high-scoring, over-1000-yard shootout. Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz dazzled with 448 yards and 3 TDs, but the run game sputtered. Ole Miss’ Trinidad Chambliss was nearly perfect, throwing for 323 yards and 3 scores, while Kewan Lacy powered the ground game. Now, Louisville turns to SMU — a powerhouse offense led by QB Kevin Jennings and RB Kendrick Raphael, anchored by a stout line. SMU’s defense isn’t elite, but Marques White and Jimmy Wyrick provide key pressure and coverage. This matchup is Louisville’s chance to rebound — and the virtual gridiron is heating up.

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Chris Jones Jr., a 61, 305-pound freshman defensive lineman from Louisville, is quietly building his case as a future cornerstone for the Cardinals’ defense. After nearly transferring in January, he chose to stay and has been laser-focused on gaining strength, spending spring drills at nose tackle while also getting reps at tackle. With depth already on the defensive line, Jones is viewed as a critical developmental piece—expected to start as a backup this year, with hopes of cracking the rotation full-time next season. His high school highlights from 2024 offer a glimpse of his potential, and the coaching staff’s investment signals he’s serious about making an impact. Keep an eye on this local powerhouse as he climbs the depth chart.

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