Louisville running back Isaac Brown, who set a Louisville single-season freshman record with 1,074 yards, had 99 yards rushing on 18 carries in Tuesday's win. Despite the 34 points allowed, the Cardinals scored a touchdown on an interception return and had five sacks.

The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl has featured many improbable endings, and how the 2024 version unfolded fits right in. At the end of one of the biggest shootouts in the 91 years of the Sun Bowl, Louisville escaped with a 35-34 victory because of a brilliant defensive play from Antonio Watts.