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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 running backs Isaac Brown (1) and Lekhy Thompkins (22) during a spring practice. (Photo: William McDermott)

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Post-spring report Cards: Louisville offense

Heading into the 2026 season, running backs are gearing up to take center stage, particularly in the SEC. Three RBs from the conference are in ESPN

Greg McElroy ranks Top 10 running backs in college football heading into 2026 season

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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, Jeff

Louisville assistant Mason Petrino and wide receiver Tre Richardson during a spring practice (photo: William McDermott)

Louisville football post-spring depth chart projection: Offense

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

Ohio State transfer quarterback Lincoln Kienholz is far from a finished product.   But that was always part of the upside when Jeff Brohm and

Louisville’s Lincoln Kienholz took a break during an open practice on Friday. April 3, 2026

Louisville's Lincoln Kienholz earning the respect of coaches and teammates

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

Over a year and some change ago, Louisville running back Keyjuan Brown had played his last game in a Cardinals uniform.   He was headed to Boise

Louisville Football’s Keyjuan Brown runs during open practice. March 18, 2026

Keyjuan Brown stuck with Chris Barclay, and now it's paying off

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

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

Editor’s note: This weekly series will take a deeper look into what Louisville football was able to add in its top-5 transfer portal class. Our

Ranking the most important Louisville football transfer additions: 8-5

Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm recently spoke to the media for the first time since the transfer portal closed, highlighting the Cardinals' skill

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Jeff Brohm shares excitement, optimism on Louisville's offensive weapons for 2026

The transfer portal is still cooking and rosters are still taking shape, but duty calls.  It’s time to roll out On3’s Way-Too-Early All-America team

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Way-Too-Early 2026 All-America football team

The 2025 season might have just been put to bed. But, we at On3 are already looking towards the 2026 season. New season. New stars. Same chaos. The

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Way-too-early Top 100 college football players for the 2026 season

Editor’s note: Our off-season position preview series will highlight each position room and provide an early look into Louisville football in 2026.

Louisville running back Isaac Brown will return for the 2026 season, On3 has learned. 

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Offseason position preview: Running back

Texas' running back targets in the transfer portal and years of Longhorn recruiting at the position have shown a pretty fascinating strategy for the

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Steve Sarkisian's plan for the run game

Louisville has added one of its top transfer portal targets, earning a commitment from former Missouri running back Marquise Davis.   A native of

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Former Missouri RB Marquise Davis commits to transfer to Louisville

University of Louisville sophomore running back Isaac Brown has flipped his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal and will return to Louisville

Louisville RB Isaac Brown flips decision to enter transfer portal, will remain with Cardinals

Louisville running back Isaac Brown will return for the 2026 season, per On3's Pete Nakos and Hayes Fawcett. He just wrapped up his sophomore season

Isaac Brown flips transfer portal decision, plans to return to Louisville for 2026 season

There's a ton of talent inside the NCAA Transfer Portal at the moment. In this article, we'll take a look at the Top 25 Players to Watch, courtesy of

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Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 25 Players to Watch

Louisville running back Isaac Brown has announced he will enter the transfer portal on Friday with a do-not-contact tag on his entry. The

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Early transfer portal intel on Louisville RB Isaac Brown

The transfer portal officially opens for business when the clock strikes midnight. The Kentucky coaching staff is navigating the process as Will

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Transfer Portal Happenings: Is Kentucky in the mix for a Top QB?

Louisville sophomore star running back Isaac Brown plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported the news.  Brown excelled

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Louisville RB Isaac Brown plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

With the 2025 Louisville football season officially behind us, it’s time to grade each position group.   The Cardinals ultimately finished the

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) and wide receiver Antonio Meeks (15) celebrate a touchdown pass against the Toledo Rockets during the third quarter of the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Louisville football 2025 position grades: Offense

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

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