The University of Louisville football team defeated Southern Mississippi 31-28 Tuesday night to win the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg, Florida.The Cards battled back from a 14-0 first quarter deficit to tie the game at 21 at the half. A 36-yard field goal by Chris Philpot with 6:30 left in the game put U of L ahead for good.It was the first bowl appearance for the Cards since 2006. U of L finishes the season with a 7-6 record under first year coach Charlie Strong.
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