Austin MacGinnis' 47-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining gave Kentucky a 41-38 upset of No. 11 Louisville on Saturday and helped the Wildcats win the Governor's Cup for the first time since 2010.
Louisville appeared headed for a go-ahead score late in the game before Heisman frontrunner Lamar Jackson's fumble at Kentucky's 10 was recovered by the Wildcats' Courtney Love. Stephen Johnson then led Kentucky (7-5) downfield and into position for MacGinnis' game-winning kick that eventually ended a five-game losing streak in the series.
Jackson's desperation heave from deep in Louisville territory was intercepted by Mike Edwards, his second of the game, to spark a wild celebration among the Wildcats and their fans.
Jackson likely could have wrapped up the Heisman with his record-setting day, but a second-consecutive loss might impact the race.
Jackson tallied his school-record eighth 100-yard rushing game and broke the Louisville mark for rushing yards. His four touchdowns also broke the Atlantic Coast Conference single-season record (51), but the Cardinals (9-3) were left with their second straight loss.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
Louisville will likely drop again in the poll with its second straight loss, question may only be how far.
THE TAKEAWAY
Kentucky: Stephen Johnson's season-long success with deep post passes continued in the first half with TDs that kept the Cardinals on their heels. He didn't flinch in the clutch, hitting key passes and running on Kentucky's final drive.
Louisville: Jackson accounted for four touchdowns and 452 yards and broke Howard Stevens' 1,429 yards rushing in 1971. He also broke the ACC single-season record for TDs accounted for previously held by Clemson's Deshaun Watson. Turnovers, however, were too costly to overcome as Jackson threw three interceptions and committed a costly fumble late in the game.
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Kentucky: Awaiting bowl destination.
Louisville: Awaiting bowl destination.