One week after a disappointing loss to Maine, and without starting quarterback Drew Eckels, WKU gave in-state Power 5 opponent Louisville a scare before squandering the lead in the fourth quarter and falling 20-17.
“That’s two weeks in a row that we let them get away from us,” WKU head coach Mike Sanford said after the game. “We as a team, and starting with me, we've got to find ways to put teams away.
After starting the game by forcing Louisville into a quick three-and-out, the Hilltopper offense couldn’t capitalize, as starting quarterback Steven Duncan tossed an interception to Cardinal linebacker C.