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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

Entering the 2026 season, there's plenty of defensive talent in college football. CBS Sports broke down the most-feared players on that side of the

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CBS Sports ranks most-feared defensive players in college football for 2026 season

Excitement for the 2027 NFL Draft continues to build. Many believe the upcoming cycle is going to be one of the best in a while, especially at the

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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

Louisville football held its final open spring practice on Friday afternoon.  In a quick snapshot, here's a running notepad on the Cardinals' final

TJ Capers and Stanquan Clark at Louisville football practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Snapshot: Running notes from Louisville's final open practice

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

Almost midway through spring practice, Louisville's defense has been getting acclimated to the coaching staff changes on that side of the ball,

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VIDEO: Louisville's co-DC Mark Ivey and Clev Lubin, Demeco Kennedy talk spring ball

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

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

University of Louisville junior edge rusher Clev Lubin has announced his plans to return and play for the Cardinals next fall.   The 6-foot-3,

Clev Lubin announces return to Louisville in 2026

The University of Louisville football program is about to have a massive overhaul of the defensive staff.   Defensive coordinator/play-caller and

Louisville football head coach Jeff Brohm, right, talks with defense coordinator Ron English as the Cards take on Bowling Green in football Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville's Ron English, Mark Hagen not returning in 2026

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

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?

Typically, something that starts with “in memorium” or “obituary” is preceded by a death. Well, the Louisville football program is still very much

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm raises the trophy after defeating the Toledo Rockets in the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Obituary: The 2025 Louisville football season

The college football transfer portal has reshaped the sport in recent years, with four consecutive transfers now winning the Heisman Trophy. But it's

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The best transfer portal additions of 2025 season

BOCA RATON, Fla. —  The University of Louisville football team relied on its defense all season long. And it was that side of the football that

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals players celebrate after defeating the Toledo Rockets in the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville beats Toledo in Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — University of Louisville football enjoyed Monday's Kickoff Luncheon ahead of Tuesday's Bush's Beans Boca Raton Bowl against

Q&A: Louisville players preview Boca Raton Bowl against Toledo

A week ahead of Louisville's third consecutive bowl game with Jeff Brohm at the helm of his program, the head coach spoke with the media to preview

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VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Miller Moss, Clev Lubin preview Boca Raton Bowl

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

The Kentucky offense got wrecked at Vanderbilt. On the first four possessions, the Wildcats had only 16 total yards. Kentucky could not run the

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) and teammates Louisville Cardinals defensive back Tayon Holloway (25), left, and Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) and Louisville Cardinals linebacker Antonio Watts (9) celebrate creating a turnover on James Madison University as the Cards' beat the visiting Dukes 28-14 Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) and his teammates celebrate creating a turnover on James Madison, via Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Louisville Defense Presents Similar Challenges that Vanderbilt Exploited

Louisville looks to keep its season alive this Friday night. The Cards face off against Clemson, in what could’ve been a bigger game than it has

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Keys to the game: No. 20 Louisville takes on Clemson

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

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