FSU wastes 14-0 lead in 'disappointing' loss to Louisville - ESPN

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Isaac Brown ran for a career-high 235 yards and two touchdowns on just 17 carries, including a game-changing 97-yard score, as Louisville rallied to take down Florida State 44-20 on Friday night, increasing the pressure on embattled Seminoles coach Mike Norvell.

Known for his big-play capabilities, Brown's long touchdown run came on the first play of a second-quarter drive after Louisville defensive back Kaleb Beasley stopped Florida State wide receiver Jasen Lopez at the Cardinals 3 on a fourth-and-goal. The Seminoles had led 14-0 and appeared to be in control.

«An extremely poor performance by us,» Norvell said after the loss. «We started the game well. We jumped up 14-0, but too many missed opportunities.… Too many times, we didn't show the detail, the discipline, the mental toughness that's necessary on the road. And it starts with me.»

Florida State has lost 11 straight true road games, and 13 straight away from Doak Campbell Stadium. As a result, a mild two-game winning streak came to a sudden halt.

«What we put out there, obviously, guys were not as prepared as they need to be,» Norvell said. «But we all need to take ownership of it. Coaches, players, everyone involved. There was plenty of opportunity.»

Louisville (3-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) never looked back, outgaining the Seminoles 438-190 after the fourth-down stop. The Cardinals finished with 537 yards. That included 397 overall on the ground, where they accounted for all of their touchdowns. It also happened despite Keyjuan Brown, the Cardinals' top rusher this season, being sidelined with an injury.

Brown started the second half by taking the opening kickoff 71 yards to the Seminoles 28 and got a horse-collar penalty added at the