SMU Mustangs vs Louisville Cardinals — Football, Saturday, September 19, 2026
No. 23 Louisville Cardinals beat No. 16 SMU Mustangs 41-31 in football on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, KY.
Updated
Football
Final
#16
SMU Mustangs
SMU
Atlantic Coast Conference
5-1(3-1 Conf)
at
#23
Louisville Cardinals
Louisville
Atlantic Coast Conference
3-3(2-2 Conf)
SMU Mustangs
31Louisville Cardinals
415-1, 3-1 Conf
3-3, 2-2 Conf
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L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
Louisville, KY
ESPN2
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Final score | SMU Mustangs 31, Louisville Cardinals 41 |
| Venue | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium |
| City | Louisville, KY |
| Conference game | Yes |
| Rank (entering) | SMU Mustangs: No. 16 |
| Rank (entering) | Louisville Cardinals: No. 23 |
Who won SMU Mustangs vs Louisville Cardinals?
No. 23 Louisville Cardinals beat No. 16 SMU Mustangs 41-31 in football on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Head-to-head
SMU Mustangs and Louisville Cardinals have met 1 time in our records since 2025: SMU Mustangs 1 win, Louisville Cardinals 0 wins.