<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2LxaHU_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2LxaHU_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (1) celebrates his touchdown during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><p> LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville football program kicked off their 2024 season with authority, racing past FCS foe Austin Peay to secure <a href="https://www.si.com/college/louisville/football/-recap-2024-game-1-austin-peay" rel="nofollow"> a commanding 62-0 shutout victory </a> . </p><p> The Atlantic Coast Conference put together a highlight tape of the matchup, which you can see here: </p><div style="position:relative;width:100%; height:0; padding-bottom: 56.25%;"><iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/k8nb_aR1fDY?feature=oembed" style="width:100%; height:100%;top:0; left:0; position:absolute"></iframe></div><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2> Team Notes: </h2><ul><li> Louisville improves to 58-42-6 in season openers, including 37-18-3 at home and 13-5 at L&amp;N Stadium. </li><li> Louisville opens the season with a shutout for the first time since a 28-0 win vs. Kentucky in 2004 and 14th&nbsp;time overall. </li><li> The Cards register their 97th&nbsp;shutout victory and eight largest margin of victory in a shutout. </li><li> The 62-point margin of victory is Louisville's largest since a 72-0 win vs. Florida International in 2013. </li><li> Louisville extends its streak of holding opponents scoreless on their first possession to 19 games. </li><li> The Cardinals offense amasses 571 yards, the fifth highest total in a season opener. </li><li> Louisville nets a 465-yard margin in total offense, sixth largest in program history. </li><li> Louisville improves to 37-7 vs. FCS teams, including a 25-game winning streak. </li><li> The Cards log 7 sacks, the most since getting 7 vs. Cincinnati in the 2022 Fenway Bowl, and 14 tackles for loss, the most since an equal number vs. Kent State in 2017. </li><li> Louisville blocks two kicks in a game for the first time since doing so vs. Cincinnati in 2004. </li><li> Louisville allows only 106 yards of offense, the lowest total since holding Murray State to 80 yards in 2017 and the lowest in a season opener since Indiana State had 101 yards in 2009. </li><li> Four players score a touchdown in their UofL debut for the first time since 1912 when the Cards played their first game in program history. </li><li> Louisville quarterbacks complete passes to 15 different receivers, the most since 16 players caught a pass vs. Charlotte in 2016. </li><li> Jeff Brohm&nbsp;becomes the first Louisville coach to win his first two season openers since Bobby Petrino won his first five from 2003 to 2006 and 2014. </li><li> Louisville scores at least 30 points for the seventh time in eight home games under Brohm. </li><li> Brohm improves to 11-4 at Louisville and 77-48 overall. </li></ul><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2> Player Notes: </h2><ul><li> QB Tyler Shough was 18-of-24 passing for 232 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions, playing only the first half. Shough tied Browning Nagle's school record for most TD passes in a UofL starting debut with four. Shough's 232 yards passing was the highest first-half total for a QB in his UofL starting debut since Jay Gruden threw for 234 yards in the first half vs. WKU in 1986. </li><li> RB Issac Brown led Louisville rushers with 123 yards and a TD on five carries and added one reception for nine yards. Brown had the highest rushing total in program history by a freshman in his first game. Brown became the first Louisville true freshman to rush for a TD since Keyjuan Brown did so vs. Murray State early last season. </li><li> RB Duke Watson rushed for 86 yards and a TD on six carries. Watson and Brown are the third and fourth UofL true freshmen to rush for a TD in a season opener since 1970, following Larry Stricklin in 1985 and Anthony Allen in 2006. </li><li> RB Maurice Turner made his first career start, rushing for 27 yards on four carries to go with an eight-yard reception. </li><li> WR Ja'Corey Brooks had seven receptions for 83 yards and a TD in his first game as a Cardinal. </li><li> WR Jadon Thompson scored two TDs on three receptions for 44 yards. </li><li> DL Ashton Gillotte logged one sack, 1.5 tackles for loss, four tackles, and one QB hurry. Gillotte got his 23rd career sack to move into a tie with Marcus Jones for 9th place on Louisville's career sacks list. Gillotte logged his 32nd career TFL to move into a tie with Donovan Arp, Lorenzo Mauldin, and Otis Wilson for 9th place on UofL's career TFL list. </li><li> DL Tramel Logan had two sacks for 27 yards and a forced fumble. </li><li> DB Devin Neal and LB Dan Foster, Jr. each blocked a punt for the first blocked kick of their college career. </li><li> LB T.J. Capers returned an interception 29 yards in his collegiate debut, the first Louisville player to do so since TreSean Smith vs. Purdue in 2017. </li></ul><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2> Gallery: </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2NoOLZ_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2NoOLZ_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (25) runs the ball against the Austin Peay Governors during the second half at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Austin Peay 62-0. | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4V1iM1_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4V1iM1_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive end Tramel Logan (19) sacks Austin Peay Governors quarterback Mason Garcia (12) during the second half at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium. | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2khop0_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2khop0_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals celebrate another touchdown during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3A4RgS_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3A4RgS_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (81) runs the ball against the Austin Peay Governors during the second quarter at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium. | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3mcccM_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3mcccM_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals take the field ahead of their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1W3HLT_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1W3HLT_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (1) runs the ball down the field during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=01dM1z_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=01dM1z_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals quarterback Tyler Shough (9) catches the ball during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ORrVc_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ORrVc_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals tight end Jamari Johnson (11) runs the ball down the field during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0B1Mc1_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0B1Mc1_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (25) runs the ball down the field during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0h3YF2_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0h3YF2_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (1) celebrates his touchdown during their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0XPj5h_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0XPj5h_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) runs down the field through Austin Peay Governors defensive back Cinque Williams (4) hold during their game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2r31Yk_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2r31Yk_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Tramel Logan (19) tackles Austin Peay Governors quarterback Mason Garcia (12) during their game on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2PGWWj_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2PGWWj_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Ramon Puryear (41) returns a fumble recovery against Austin Peay Governors offensive lineman Chinazo Obobi (55) during the second half at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Austin Peay 62-0. | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2bGSjy_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2bGSjy_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Austin Peay Governors running back O'Shaan Allison (0) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals defensive back Benjamin Perry (10) during the second half at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Austin Peay 62-0. | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0o9C0b_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0o9C0b_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Duke Watson (26) avoids the tackle of Austin Peay Governors linebacker Dion Hunter (44) to run for a touchdown during the second half at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Austin Peay 62-0. | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2OTGCX_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2OTGCX_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Louisville Cardinals warms up ahead of their game against the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. | Clare Grant/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK </figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0o0sVP_0vGrwxbK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0o0sVP_0vGrwxbK00" width="912" height="513" ><figcaption>Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Keyjuan Brown (22) runs the ball against Austin Peay Governors defensive back Jesse Johnson III (1) during the second half at L&amp;N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Austin Peay 62-0. | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports </figcaption></figure><p><strong> NOTE </strong> : Photos courtesy of USA TODAY Sports' Jamie Rhodes and the Courier-Journal's Claire Grant. </p><p><em><strong> You can follow Louisville Cardinals On SI for future coverage by liking us on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram: </strong></em><br><br><em><strong> Facebook - </strong></em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleOnSI/" rel="nofollow"><em><strong> @LouisvilleOnSI </strong></em></a><br><em><strong> Twitter/X - </strong></em><a href="https://x.com/louisvilleonsi" rel="nofollow"><em><strong> @LouisvilleOnSI </strong></em></a><br><em><strong> Instagram - </strong></em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisvilleonsi/" rel="nofollow"><em><strong> @louisvilleonsi </strong></em></a><br><br><em><strong> You can also follow Deputy Editor Matthew McGavic at </strong></em><a href="https://twitter.com/matt_mcgavic" rel="nofollow"><em><strong> @Matt_McGavic </strong></em></a><em><strong> on Twitter/X </strong></em></p><br><p> This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/louisville as <a href="https://www.si.com/college/louisville/football/highlights-notes-photos-2024-game-1-austin-peay?utm_source=RSS" rel="nofollow"> Highlights, Photos and Notes: Louisville 62, Austin Peay 0 </a> . </p></div></body>

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