Jawhar Jordan, Jamari Thrash have 2 TDs each, Louisville routs Murray State 56-0 in home opener

By GARY B. GRAVES The Associated Press
Louisville wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) looks up at the scoreboard as he is chased by Murray State defensive back Justus Johnson (12) on the way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Timothy D. Easley]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Jawhar Jordan and Jamari Thrash each scored two touchdowns, and Louisville used a slew of explosive plays to dominate Murray State 56-0 on Thursday night for its first shutout in nearly three years. Six days after rallying past Georgia Tech 39-34 in Jeff Brohm’s coaching debut, the Cardinals (2-0) were never challenged by the FCS-level Racers (1-1) in the home opener. Louisville led 28-0 at halftime, with Jack Plummer threading a crossing pass to Thrash for a 73-yard scoring play and Jordan shaking a defender near the left sideline in a 72-yard TD run. Thrash caught three passes for 82 yards. Plummer completed 16 of 22 passes for 248 yards with two interceptions on deep passes.

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