BOSTON – Jawhar Jordan ran for 115 yards and two long touchdowns to lead Louisville to a 24-7 win over Cincinnati in the first Fenway Bowl at Fenway Park.
The Cardinals take home the Keg of Nails, prevailing over the rival Bearcats for the sixth game in a row in their first meeting since 2013. Â
Jordan ran in a score from 49 yards with less than a minute remaining in the first quarter to open the scoring before adding another one from 41 yards to close the second quarter with insurance.
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Running back Maurice Turner added 160 yards on the ground, averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
Quarterback Brock Domann threw for 92 yards, one interception and a touchdown, connecting with wide receiver Marshon Ford for a 13-yard score in the second quarter.
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On defense, the Cardinals dominated all day with linebacker Monty Montgomery leading the way, posting eight tackles (five solo), 1.5 for a loss, one sack and a forced fumble. LB Yasir Abdullah added six tackles (three solo), 1.5 for a loss and 1.5 sacks.
For Cincinnati, Evan Prater threw for 83 yards on 7-for-15 with one touchdown. He found walk-on wide receiver Wyatt Fischer for a 20-yard score in the second quarter. It was Fischer’s first touchdown.
The Bearcats’ defense kept the Cards at bay in the second half, coming up with two picks and a fumble in the fourth quarter, but they squandered the opportunities to get back into the game.
