Louisville
Shamrocks
4-1
48
FINAL
13
Minnesota
Vikings
3-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Louisville Shamrocks defeated the Minnesota Vikings 48-13 in Week 6 of the 2027 season. This victory keeps the Shamrocks firmly in the playoff conversation as they continue to build momentum in their quest for a postseason berth.
Trey Benson was the standout star for Louisville, racking up 114 rushing yards and adding 77 receiving yards, showcasing his versatility and playmaking ability. Quarterback Jayden Daniels also played a pivotal role, throwing for two touchdowns to help propel his team to an impressive offensive showing. With Arch Manning leading the Vikings with 194 passing yards, it was clear that Louisville's offensive firepower was simply too much to handle.
Defensively, the Shamrocks were relentless, with Ernest Jones IV recording a team-high six tackles and snagging an interception, while Derick Hall contributed with 1.5 sacks. The game’s turning point came early in the second quarter when Jones’s interception shifted momentum squarely in favor of Louisville, allowing them to build a lead that the Vikings could never overcome. The Shamrocks' defense suffocated Minnesota throughout the game, ensuring their path to victory remained clear.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 194 | 2 | 4 | 65.6 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 143 | 2 | 0 | 153.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 12 | 114 | 9.5 | 67 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Benson | HB | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 49 | 2 | 48 | 0 |
| Nick Marsh | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 54 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 20 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 19 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Trey'dez Green | TE | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 28 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Tai Felton | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Jones IV | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Devon Witherspoon | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derick Hall | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uchenna Nwosu | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaxton Eck | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demani Richardson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mateen Ibirogba | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Demmings | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Ross | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Benefield | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Neal | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lucas Carneiro | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 49 |

