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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

Louisville football spring practice - head coach Jeff Brohm and DC Mark Ivey (Photo: Willi

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

Louisville football packed the Trager Center on Saturday morning as Jeff Brohm's Cardinals participated in their first live-contact scrimmage.

Lincoln Kienholz (3) tosses a lateral during drills at University of Louisville football practice on March 27, 2026. © Jeff Faughender/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Louisville spring practice: Notes from Cardinals' scrimmage & early standouts

Wednesday was day two of spring practice, which shone a light on the Louisville defense, especially the secondary.  Defensive backs D'Angelo

Louisville co-defensive coordinator Steve Ellis coaches up senior DB Tayon Holloway during a Spring 2026 practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Louisville spring practice: Cardinals' new look secondary talented and deep

Louisville's first spring practice is in the books, and there is a lot to unpack.   The Cardinals' first of five open practices over the next month

Louisville’s Lincoln Kienholz hands the ball off to Lekhy Thompkins in football practice at the Trager Center. March 17, 2026

Louisville’s Lincoln Kienholz hands the ball off to Lekhy Thompkins in football practice at the Trager Center. March 17, 2026© Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Louisville football notebook: Kienholz and secondary stand out in first day of spring practice

Following a third consecutive nine-win season at his alma mater, Louisville football head coach Jeff Brohm may be entering the most highly

Louisville football head coach Jeff Brohm meets with the media and discusses Louisville football's first day of spring practice. (3/17/26) (William McDermott)

VIDEO: Louisville football's Jeff Brohm discusses beginning of spring practice

Louisville is coming off a strong year at the linebacker position. Despite the departure of its leading tackler, the Cardinals experience little

Louisville LB Stanquan Clark

Offseason position preview: Linebacker

Louisville linebacker/safety Antonio Watts will withdraw from the transfer portal and return to Louisville for his senior season, according to On3's

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back Antonio Watts (9) tackles Virginia Tech Hokies running back Marcellous Hawkins (27) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Star Louisville LB Antonio Watts announces his return to Louisville

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

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

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its 2025 All-ACC teams on Tuesday morning, a list that included just one Cardinal on the first team, but 11

Oct 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) runs the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Chris Bell named first team All-ACC, eleven Cards recognized

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

Editor’s Note: This article includes the latest college football injury intel from On3’s Chris Low, Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos. This story

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College Football Injury Report: Latest Week 13 updates at Ohio State, Arizona State, LSU & more

Once more, Louisville football will be down several starters as the Cardinals head to SMU (7-3, 5-1) in the final road game of the season.   Notably,

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Keyjuan Brown (22) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Player availability report: Louisville, SMU

Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm had a lot to answer for following the 20-19 home loss to Clemson on Friday.   The Cardinals continuously

Nov 14, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm talks with an official during the first half against the Clemson Tigers at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

NCAA Football: Clemson at Louisville

VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Miller Moss, Keyjuan Brown react to Clemson loss

For the first time since returning to his alma mater, Louisville has lost back-to-back home games under Jeff Brohm, after falling 20-19 to Clemson on

Nov 14, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals kicker Nick Keller (98) reacts after missing a field goal attempt during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Clemson defeated Louisville 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 20 Louisville controlled own fortune in 20-19 loss to Clemson

This one had “trap game” written all over it for Louisville.   Jeff Brohm and his squad knew that the performance in the first half of this game

Three takeaways: No. 16 Louisville rallies behind near perfect defense at Virginia Tech

Louisville relied on its defense to complete the 24-21 upset over No. 2 Miami.   The Cards came into Hard Rock Stadium and secured a program-defining

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Keelan Marion (0) carries the football against Louisville Cardinals linebacker Kalib Perry (12) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Louisville showcases defensive masterpiece in upset win over Miami

There was a lot to like and also a lot not to like in Louisville's 34-27 win at Pittsburgh.   The Cards got off to a poor start, falling behind 17-0

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Nate Kurisky (85) and offensive lineman Jordan Church (74) against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Five takeaways: Louisville shows grit at Pittsburgh

University of Louisville football shook off a sleepy start to beat Bowling Green 40-17 on Saturday afternoon.   Louisville started its first-ever

Louisville Cardinals running back Keyjuan Brown (22) lunges towards the endzone for a Cardinals touchdown in the first quarter against Bowling Green at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky Sept. 20, 2025.

How it happened: Louisville rolls Bowling Green 40-17

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

Fall camp has ended. That means it’s officially football time in the bluegrass. KSR+ is here to set the table for the season.  For the eighth year in

Louisville’s coach Jeff Brohm ran out onto the field before the game against SMU this Saturday. Oct. 5, 2024. © (Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Early Scouting Report: Louisville Cardinals

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

Nov 16, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back D'Angelo Hutchinson (21) attempts to deflect a pass to Stanford Cardinal wide receiver Emmett Mosley V (10) during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

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