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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

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

One of the several position groups to impress the Louisville football staff thus far in the preseason has been the Cardinals' defensive line unit.

Louisville football's A.J. Green (98) and Antonio Watts (35) celebrate a tackle for loss in the 35-34 2025 Sun Bowl win over Washington.

Insider: Louisville pass rush surpassing expectations in preseason

Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier three-star defensive lineman Micah Carter is following Jeff Brohm.  Carter announced Saturday he will be flipping his

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Micah Carter flips to Louisville from Purdue

DuPont Manual (#4 in KSR's Week 7 Top 25) traveled to St. Xavier (#1 in KSR's Week 7 Top 25) Friday night and gave them all they could bargain for in

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KSR Game of the Week

St. X Fends Off Manual to Win Kroger KSR Game of the Week

In what may be the biggest Kroger KSR Game of the Week this season, DuPont Manual (#4 in KSR's Week 7 Kentucky High School Football Rankings) travels

Kroger KSR Game of the Week Preview: DuPont Manual at St. Xavier

The 6-0 DuPont Manual Crimsons will take on the 5-1 St. X Tigers on Friday in the Kroger KSR Game of the Week. This game features a top-five matchup

Kroger KSR Game of the Week: DuPont Manual at St. X

Week 3 of the 2022 Kentucky high school football season is in the books.  Plenty of Top 25 matchups were scattered throughout the state on Friday

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KSR's Week 3 Kentucky High School Football Rankings

Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier four-star defensive lineman Micah Carter has committed to Purdue, he announced on social media Tuesday.  Carter is the

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4-star defensive lineman Micah Carter commits to Purdue

Recruiting momentum is building throughout the college football landscape as schools are now attempting to load up on commitments before the arrival

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Post-spring report Cards: Louisville defense

Offseason position preview: Defensive line

Louisville football 2026 offseason roster tracker

Insider: Louisville pass rush surpassing expectations in preseason

Micah Carter flips to Louisville from Purdue

St. X Fends Off Manual to Win Kroger KSR Game of the Week

Kroger KSR Game of the Week Preview: DuPont Manual at St. Xavier

Kroger KSR Game of the Week: DuPont Manual at St. X

KSR's Week 3 Kentucky High School Football Rankings

4-star defensive lineman Micah Carter commits to Purdue

4-star defensive lineman Micah Carter commits to Purdue