SMU-Louisville Total Sits at 58.5 as Both Top-25 Teams Bring Hot Passing Attacks
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 19
SMU-Louisville Total Sits at 58.5 as Both Top-25 Teams Bring Hot Passing Attacks
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 19
Summary
58.5 points is the projected total for Monday’s SMU-Louisville matchup, with the game framed as a likely shootout rather than a defensive battle.
SMU enters ranked No. 16 after a 2-0 start, powered by Kevin Jennings’ 40-of-52 passing for 767 yards and eight touchdowns, including a 56-10 rout of UC Davis.
Louisville is No. 23 and also 2-0, with Lincoln Kienholz driving the offense after throwing for 307 yards against Ole Miss and 332 against Villanova while adding rushing scores in both games.
Both teams have leaned heavily on the pass, and the report flags Louisville’s defense as a concern, reinforcing expectations for sustained scoring chances on both sides.
Home field gives Louisville a slight edge in the matchup, but the main outlook is that two dynamic quarterbacks could make it one of the weekend’s most entertaining games.