The Louisville Cardinals opened the 2020 college football season with a 35-21 victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Quarterback Micale Cunningham threw for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns, and rushed for another touchdown in the win. Running back Javian Hawkins finished with 71 yards rushing and a touchdown, and wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick led the way with 110 yards receiving and a touchdown.
