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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 2026 NFL draft had one player drafted from the Louisville football program, but the celebrations were not minimal. Eight other Cardinal football

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) carries the football for a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jr. Romanas Frederique (29) during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Louisville football sends nine players to the NFL

On Thursday evening, the NFL Draft will take center stage over three days with 257 picks stretched out over seven rounds. The Super Bowl in the

Apr 21, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; A 2026 NFL Draft stage activation at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Luckett's NFL Draft Guide: First-round mock, where Kentucky prospects could land, and more

ESPN’s Jordan Reid released his final mock draft, all seven rounds, with predictions for all teams and all picks. So get ready!  The NFL Draft in

2026 NFL Draft: Jordan Reid unveils final ESPN mock draft, pick predictions for all 7 rounds

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NFL.com’s Chad Reuter revealed his seven-round mock draft with four first round trades featured! The first 32 picks are about to be wild!  The NFL

2026 NFL Draft: Chad Reuter unveils 7-round mock draft for NFL.com with 4 first round trades

Louisville football had its 2026 Pro Day on Tuesday, where scouts from all 32 NFL teams packed into the Trager Center to watch Cardinals’ seniors run

Nov 14, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) warms up before facing off against Clemson Tigers the at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville football notebook: Pro Day shows the best of Miller Moss, none of Chris Bell

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

Louisville looks to enter 2026 with a Boca Raton Bowl win over Toledo. The Cardinals and Rockets both finished the regular season with an 8-4 record

Louisville Cardinals running back Braxton Jennings (46) runs for a gain against Kentucky as the Louisville Cardinals football team dominated the Wildcats 41-0 Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Keys: Louisville takes on Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl

Our Opposition in-depth series will be released two days before each game this season and will provide an in-depth review of the opponent, including

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets wide receiver Junior Vandeross III (2) makes a catch against Washington State Cougars safety Tucker Large (1) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Opposition in-depth: Boca Raton Bowl, vs. Toledo

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

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

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

No. 14 Louisville, coming off a 28-16 road victory at Virginia Tech, will host California (5-4, 2-3 ACC) this Saturday at L&N Stadium.   Head

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm looks on before the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

VIDEO: No. 14 Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Mark Hagen, players preview California

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

University of Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm and others met with the media on Monday ahead of the Cardinals' ACC opener at Pittsburgh.   Brohm

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

VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Karl Maslowski, and players preview Pittsburgh

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

Editor’s note: With less than two weeks until week one, Cardinal Sports will count down the top 20 most impactful players of the 2025 Louisville

Nov 30, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Duke Watson (26) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

10-6: Louisville football countdown, top-20 players of 2025

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

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

The 2025 college football is right around the corner, which means another season of exciting ACC action is upon us. New additions to the league have

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