Miami Hurricanes 52–45 Louisville Cardinals: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2024

Quick answer

Miami Hurricanes defeated Louisville Cardinals 52–45 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Miami Hurricanes 52, Louisville Cardinals 45.

Game summary

Miami Hurricanes beat Louisville Cardinals 52–45 in Week 8 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Tyler Shough (Louisville) — 348.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.24 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Mark Fletcher Jr. — 73.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Xavier Restrepo — 7 rec, 101.0 yds.
EPA edge: Miami (+0.377/play) vs Louisville (+0.321/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Miami Hurricanes	9	6	12	12	52
Louisville Cardinals	6	9	12	12	45

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MIAMiami Hurricanes

+3OPP 38

+3

LOULouisville Cardinals

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Miami
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 38
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 55 yards
Louisville
Q1TD
IBIsaac Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Isaac Brown rushes 43 yards for a touchdown
Miami
Q1TD
JGJacolby George
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Cam Ward pass to Jacolby George for a touchdown (27 yards)
Miami
Q2TD
SBSamuel Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Cam Ward pass to Samuel Brown for a touchdown (49 yards)
Louisville
Q2TD
MRMark Redman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Tyler Shough pass to Mark Redman for a touchdown (3 yards)
Louisville
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 5
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 22 yards
Miami
Q3TD
XRXavier Restrepo
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-15
Cam Ward pass to Xavier Restrepo for a touchdown (9 yards)
Louisville
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Kickoff
Louisville
Q3TD
JBJa'Corey Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Tyler Shough pass to Ja'Corey Brooks for a touchdown (21 yards)
Miami
Q3TD
IHIsaiah Horton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Cam Ward pass to Isaiah Horton for a touchdown (2 yards)
Louisville
Q4TD
DWDuke Watson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-33
Tyler Shough pass to Duke Watson for a touchdown (4 yards)
Miami
Q4TD
AAAjay Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-33
Ajay Allen rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Miami
Q4TD
DMDamien Martinez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-33
Damien Martinez rushes 30 yards for a touchdown
Louisville
Q4TD
JBJa'Corey Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-39
Tyler Shough pass to Ja'Corey Brooks for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Tyler Shough (Louisville) — 348.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.24 EPA/play +13.34 EPA
Cam Ward (Miami) — 298.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.26 EPA/play +8.92 EPA

Rushing

Mark Fletcher Jr. (Miami) — 73.0 yds +0.43 EPA
Damien Martinez (Miami) — 89.0 yds · 1 TD +0.47 EPA
Isaac Brown (Louisville) — 59.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA

Receiving

Xavier Restrepo (Miami) — 7 rec · 101.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Ja'Corey Brooks (Louisville) — 6 rec · 107.0 yds +2.42 EPA
Isaac Brown (Louisville) — 6 rec · 23.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Shough	Louisville	55	60.0%	348	4	+0.24	+13.34
Cam Ward	Miami	35	57.1%	298	4	+0.26	+8.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Miami	Louisville
Plays	72	72
EPA / play	+0.377	+0.321
Total EPA	+27.17	+23.09
Success rate	52.8%	43.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.255	+0.242
Rush EPA / play	+0.493	+0.574
Yards	538	492

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Louisville	3	2	-3.03	Punt
Q1	Miami	11	54	+1.41	Field goal
Q1	Louisville	3	68	+5.51	Rush TD
Q1	Miami	5	70	+5.72	Pass TD
Q1	Louisville	7	19	-1.27	Punt
Q1	Miami	4	79	+5.94	Pass TD
Q2	Louisville	9	75	+6.37	Pass TD
Q2	Miami	9	27	-1.13	Punt
Q2	Louisville	8	41	+0.22	Missed FG
Q2	Miami	3	0	-0.92	Punt
Q2	Louisville	8	82	+4.28	Field goal
Q3	Miami	14	75	+5.71	Pass TD
Q3	Louisville	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q3	Miami	1	1	-5.68	Fumble
Q3	Louisville	3	26	+2.82	Pass TD
Q3	Miami	6	75	+5.91	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Kickoff (+6.88 EPA)
Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Fumble (-5.68 EPA)
Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Samuel Brown for 59 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.58 EPA)
Q3 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Xavier Restrepo for 63 yards (1st & 10) (+4.38 EPA)
Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Duane Martin rushes for 14 yards (4th & 7) (+4.35 EPA)
Q4 · Louisville Cardinals · Penalty (4th & 8) (+3.88 EPA)
Q3 · Louisville Cardinals · Tyler Shough pass to Ja'Corey Brooks for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.75 EPA)
Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · Cam Ward pass to Samuel Brown for a touchdown (49 yards) (+3.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

Miami Hurricanes controlled the final (52–45) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Tyler Shough (Louisville) — 348.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Miami at 0.377 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals?

Miami Hurricanes 52, Louisville Cardinals 45 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals?

Miami Hurricanes won with a final score of 52–45.

Where can I find the Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635589.

Who led Miami Hurricanes vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

Tyler Shough (Louisville) led passers with 348.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Miami Hurricanes at Louisville Cardinals in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.