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Kentucky routs rival Louisville 52-21; Levis runs for 4 TDs

The Wildcats earned their fourth rivalry win in five meetings

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Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) signals to the crowd as he crosses the goal line during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Will Levis rushed for career highs of four touchdowns and 113 yards, and Kentucky scored on its first four possessions to cruise past rival Louisville 52-21 and win the Governor’s Cup for the third consecutive time.

Big contributions by his feet and arm helped the Wildcats’ junior quarterback outgain Louisville by himself (195-144) by halftime.

Levis rushed for TDs of 29 and 7 yards on their first two possessions, then followed Matt Ruffolo’s 43-yard field goal with a 5-yard score and 1-yard TD.

Will Levis to @WHAS11Kent: "I know how much this means to our team and our fans. I just wanted to leave it all out on the field and bring as much energy and effort that I could."

Mark Stoops: "We played probably the most complete game we've played all year." pic.twitter.com/dX5rJF0RPp
— Tyler Greever (@Tyler_Greever) November 28, 2021

The Wildcats earned their fourth rivalry win in five meetings.

PHOTOS | Kentucky wins 2021 Governor's Cup beating Louisville 52-21

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Kentucky players celebrate with The Governor's Cup following their victory over Louisville in an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

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