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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

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