Smith’s Kicks Key Louisville Win

Nathan Smith kicked three field goals and Louisville (6-1, 2-0) scored a 24-14 Conference USA victory against Southern Mississippi (3-2, 0-2) Tuesday night at Louisville, Ky.

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North Carolina State Coach Chuck Amato says his staff didn’t have an unfair advantage by having a television monitor in the coaching box during Saturday’s loss to Clemson. NCAA rules prohibit coaches from watching replays while the game is in progress.

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Florida State defensive end Alonzo Jackson, out the last two weeks because of a sprained knee ligament, might be ready to play Saturday at Virginia. ... Texas Christian receiver and kicker Shane Hudnall is out for the season after breaking his right leg at practice. ... Kentucky Coach Guy Morriss said Jared Lorenzen will start at quarterback Saturday at Georgia. ... Ohio State Coach Jim Tressel said struggling quarterback Steve Bellisari will remain the Buckeyes’ starter. ... Central Florida, currently an independent, is likely to join the Mid American Conference for the 2002 season after Conference USA officials postponed plans for expansion, according to the Orlando Sentinel. ... Auburn, Ala., police made 51 arrests Saturday during the celebration that followed Auburn’s victory over then-No. 1 Florida.