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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

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

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

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

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

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

Well, that was weird.   In a game that spanned almost four hours, there was a little bit of everything in No. 19 Louisville's 38-28 win over Boston

Oct 25, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Keyjuan Brown (22) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 19 Louisville stumbles past Boston College

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

Louisville’s offense and Miller Moss were able to capitalize on last week’s “One big thing” at Pittsburgh with an efficient passing game and a

Nov 9, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Kobe Pace (5) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Dezmond Tell (99) during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Virginia 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

One big thing: Louisville must stop Virginia's run-game

For as explosive as Louisville’s run game has been under Jeff Brohm, stopping the run hasn’t been a piece of cake.   The Cardinals were

Sep 21, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; James Madison Dukes running back George Pettaway (6) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive backs Kaleb Cost (21) and Jakeen Harris (2) and Antavious Lane (1) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

One big thing: Stopping the run will decide Louisville-JMU

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

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

Louisville football defensive line coach Mark Hagen

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

Training camp is off and running at the Joe Craft Football Training Facility as head coach Mark Stoops begins his 12th fall camp at

NCAA Football: Kentucky at Louisville

For the second time SMU and Louisville are in a conference together, this time it will hopefully last for more than one year.  The Cardinals were one

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SMU Opponents at a Glance: Louisville

As SMU football nears its first season competing in the ACC, On the Pony Express will break down the transfer classes of every team in the

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ACC Transfer Portal Breakdown: Louisville

The transfer portal can be wild and chaotic at times. On Saturday night, FIU transfer defensive lineman Jordan Guerad was a great example of that.

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FIU transfer defensive lineman Jordan Guerad decommits from Minnesota, quickly commits to Louisville

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Post-spring report Cards: Louisville defense

Offseason position preview: Defensive line

Louisville football 2025 position grades: Defense

Obituary: The 2025 Louisville football season

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

Scouting Report: Louisville Cardinals

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

How it happened: No. 19 Louisville stumbles past Boston College

Louisville showcases defensive masterpiece in upset win over Miami

One big thing: Louisville must stop Virginia's run-game

One big thing: Stopping the run will decide Louisville-JMU

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

Early Scouting Report: Louisville Cardinals

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

Early Scouting Report: Louisville Cardinals

SMU Opponents at a Glance: Louisville

ACC Transfer Portal Breakdown: Louisville

FIU transfer defensive lineman Jordan Guerad decommits from Minnesota, quickly commits to Louisville