Ole Miss Edges Louisville 41-38 on Last-Second Field Goal in Music City Kickoff
No. 9 Ole Miss defeated No. 24 Louisville 41-38 in the Music City Kickoff, with Lucas Carneiro kicking a 48-yard field goal as time expired to secure the victory.
Detroit, MI, September 6, 2026 — In a thrilling conclusion to the Music City Kickoff, the No. 9 ranked Ole Miss Rebels secured a narrow 41-38 victory over the No. 24 Louisville Cardinals. The game’s outcome was decided in the final moments by a clutch performance from Ole Miss kicker Lucas Carneiro.
Carneiro successfully converted a 48-yard field goal as the clock ran out, clinching the win for Ole Miss. The kick capped off a hard-fought contest that saw both teams exchanging blows throughout the game.
The final score indicates a closely contested matchup, with Ole Miss ultimately prevailing by a margin of three points. The victory marked a significant win for the No. 9 ranked Rebels against a ranked opponent. Louisville, ranked No. 24, was unable to hold off the late-game surge.
Further details regarding the specific sequence of plays leading up to the final field goal attempt, or significant contributions from other players on either team, were not provided in the summary. The date and location of the Music City Kickoff were also not specified.
Lucas Carneiro’s performance under pressure proved decisive, as his 48-yard attempt secured the victory for the Rebels in dramatic fashion. The details of any post-game reactions or immediate aftermath were not included.
Story summarized from the original created by Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
