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.

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Louisville won 35-34 vs Washington at the 91st annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game on Tuesday. RECOMMENDED: El Paso Convention Center comes alive for annual Fan Fiesta ahead of Sun Bowl game

We've heard of college football players opting out of bowl games to not risk injury and prepare for the NFL draft but this is the first time we've seen a player quit at halftime. This is the situation the University of Miami found themselves in when starting

Washington, which competes in the Big Ten Conference, is making its fifth appearance in the Sun Bowl but first since 2002. Louisville, which competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, is making its second appearance in the Sun Bowl but the first since 1958.

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Tuesday is the 91st Annual Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl where Louisville will take on Washington. Who will win the 2024 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl? Vote in our poll below: The game is scheduled for December 31 at Sun Bowl Stadium, with kickoff at 12 p.m.

Louisville’s balanced attack and Washington’s dynamic offense will be key factors in this matchup and you won’t want to miss it.

A Louisville team hit hard by opt-outs could lean on running game, while Washington is moving for more mobility at quarterback