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Welcome to Post-spring Louisville football “report Cards” — it’s how it sounds. We will grade each position group of Jeff Brohm’s squad as we enter

Louisville football co-defensive coordinator and DBs coach instructs Tayon Holloway (13) during a 2026 spring practice (Photo: William McDermott)

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Post-spring report Cards: Louisville defense

With Louisville football’s spring game now in the rear-view mirror, let’s take a crack at projecting the Cardinals' depth chart.   After all,

Louisville football linebacker TJ Capers during a spring practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Louisville football post-spring depth chart projection: Defense

The Louisville spring football game is here, and there is a lot to look at. The Cardinals feature a new wide receiver and quarterback room that is

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What to look for in Louisville's annual spring football game

The Louisville defensive line has its glaring strengths and weaknesses after a big transfer portal haul.   As the edge group is among the strongest

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) celebrates his tackle of Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) in the first half at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. (© Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Offseason position preview: Defensive line

University of Louisville edge rusher AJ Green has announced his intent to opt out of the transfer portal and return for his junior season. Green was

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Highly touted EDGE AJ Green announces his return to Louisville

The transfer portal has officially opened, and Louisville football has already hit the ground running with several key visitors on campus over the

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm leads his team on the field before the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Transfer portal: The latest on Louisville's visitors, targets, and more

Louisville’s defense had a massive turnaround in 2025.   Ron English’s group entered the fall with big question marks and a completely revamped

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) held a coach's whiteboard with the letters BTA and carried a belt after the Cards dominated rival Kentucky 41-0 Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville football 2025 position grades: Defense

Ole Miss heads to New Orleans this week to take on Georgia in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. The 2026 Allstate Sugar Bowl will kick off

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Ole Miss transfer portal New Year's resolutions

The college football transfer portal doesn’t open until January 2, but Louisville has already seen movement following the conclusion of the season,

Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) celebrates with fans in the end zone after a big fourth quarter touchdown run against James Madison during the Cards' second college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.ouisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) celebrates with fans in the end zone after a big fourth quarter touchdown run against James Madison during the Cards' second college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. © Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) celebrates with fans in the end zone after a big fourth quarter touchdown run against James Madison during the Cards' second college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.© Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

What are Louisville's priorities entering the transfer portal?

Louisville EDGE Adonijah "AJ" Green plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3's Hayes Fawcett. He'll have two seasons of eligibility left at

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Louisville EDGE AJ Green plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

With the transfer portal officially open, it's a good time to launch the Louisville football 2026 offseason roster tracker.  Below is a chart

Louisville Cardinal cheers on the Cards against Boston College Saturday night at L&N Stadium. Oct. 25, 2025

Louisville football 2026 offseason roster tracker

On Kentucky’s second drive of the game, a third and 10 allowed the Louisville defense to gear up for one of the day's many creative pass rush

Wesley Bailey, Clev Lubin and Louisville celebrate sack in 41-0 win over Kentucky.

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) celebrates his sack of Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley with Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) as the Cards roll past the Cats 41-0 Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Louisville's defense gets its finish against Kentucky, proves to be worthwhile investment

Kentucky (5-6, 2-6) is stepping out of conference play to end the 2025 regular season. The Wildcats will be looking to sweep the non-conference on

Louisville’s coach Jeff Brohm brings his team out onto the field against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday. Oct. 4, 2025. © Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Scouting Report: Louisville Cardinals

Louisville football dropped to 7-3 on the season after losing on Friday, and while now mathematically eliminated from the ACC Championship Game, the

Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm leads the team as the Cards head to the locker room at the Cards March before the Louisville football game against Clemson at L&N Stadium Friday. Nov. 14, 2025

VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Nate Kurisky, AJ Green weekly press conference

Our Opposition in-depth series will be released two days before each game this season and will provide an in-depth review of the opponent, including

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Opposition in-depth: Week 12, Clemson

Ahead of Friday night's Louisville and Clemson game, the ACC has released its initial player availability report for both teams.  The Cardinals are

Nov 2, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (25) runs the ball against Clemson Tigers cornerback Jeadyn Lukus (10) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

Player availability report: No. 20 Louisville, Clemson

It wasn't a walk in the park, but in the end, Louisville's defense paved the way in the Cardinals' 28-14 Friday night win over James Madison.   JMU

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Jordan Guerad (99) has words with James Madison Dukes offensive lineman Joseph Simmons (79) in the first half during the Louisville-James Madison college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

How it happened: Louisville's defense blitzes James Madison 28-14

We’re down to the single digits.   With seven days until Louisville football takes the field at L&N Stadium against Eastern Kentucky, it’s

Louisville Cardinals head football coach Jeff Brohm at a morning practice Wednesday. July 30, 2025. The Cardinals' 2024 record: 9–4, 5–3 in the ACC.

Three solid, three with questions: Analyzing Louisville's position groups one week out

Editor's note: With less than two weeks until week one, Cardinal Sports will count down the top 20 most impactful players of the 2025 Louisville

Dec 24, 2024; Honolulu, HI, USA; San Jose State Spartans wide receiver TreyShun Hurry (2) reacts after having his helmet pulled off by South Florida Bulls cornerback De'Shawn Rucker (22) during the second quarter at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. A facemark call was given to the South Florida Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

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20-16: Louisville football countdown, top-20 players of 2025

One of the several position groups to impress the Louisville football staff thus far in the preseason has been the Cardinals' defensive line unit.

Louisville football's A.J. Green (98) and Antonio Watts (35) celebrate a tackle for loss in the 35-34 2025 Sun Bowl win over Washington.

Insider: Louisville pass rush surpassing expectations in preseason

New and improved?   After losing two productive pieces on the defensive line in Ashton Gillotte and Ramon Puryear, Louisville’s front four is

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Deep and competitive: Louisville's defensive line embracing violence, physicality, and Mark Hagen

It's about that time.   Louisville football is less than a month away, and with almost a full week of fall camp, it's time to analyze the Cardinals'

Intel: Louisville Football Mid-Fall Camp projected depth chart

According to On3's Chad Simmons, Louisville EDGE Adonijah Green plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Green just wrapped up his second season with

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Louisville EDGE Adonijah Green plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

Ole Miss pushed hard for his commitment. Cincinnati recently got him on campus for an official visit.   However, Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove

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