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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

Last weekend, I asked our subscribers to ask me (pretty much) anything. Whether it be the Louisville football offseason, predictions for next season,

Cardinal Sports Mailbag: Louisville football expectations, basketball offseason, and latest on NIL (graphic: William McDermott)

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Mailbag: Louisville football expectations, basketball offseason, and latest on NIL

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,

Louisville football linebacker TJ Capers during a spring practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Louisville football post-spring depth chart projection: Defense

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

Wednesday was day two of spring practice, which shone a light on the Louisville defense, especially the secondary.  Defensive backs D'Angelo

Louisville co-defensive coordinator Steve Ellis coaches up senior DB Tayon Holloway during a Spring 2026 practice (Photo: William McDermott)

Louisville spring practice: Cardinals' new look secondary talented and deep

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

Louisville has a lot to replace at the cornerback position. After a great 2025, the Cardinals needed to bring in new talent through the transfer

Louisville Cardinals defensive back Tayon Holloway (25) celebrates with his teammates after his interception against Kentucky in the second half Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Cards were rolling 27-0 through the fourth quarter.

Offseason position preview: Cornerback

The University of Louisville football program is about to have a massive overhaul of the defensive staff.   Defensive coordinator/play-caller and

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

Louisville's Ron English, Mark Hagen not returning in 2026

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

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

What are Louisville's priorities entering the transfer portal?

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

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

Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm spoke with the media following the Cardinals' 41-0 win over Kentucky in Saturday's regular-season finale.

Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm talks with quarterback Miller Moss (7) during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Kentucky 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Miller Moss react to 41-0 win over Kentucky

Coming into the week, Louisville and Kentucky weren't sure what kind of performance the two would have when they met for the 37th edition of the

Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals celebrate with the Governor’s Cup after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Kentucky 41-0. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville romps Kentucky 41-0, wins Governors Cup

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

Cade Klubnik, Clemson

Opposition in-depth: Week 12, Clemson

Three days.   Fall camp and scrimmages are over with, and Louisville is in the midst of its game-week prep as it prepares for the season-opening

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Caullin Lacy (5) tries to make a catch under pressure from defensive back Rae'mon Mosby (30) during a recent practice on August 4, 2025 before the start of the 2025 football season.

Three things to watch in Louisville's season-opener against Eastern Kentucky

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

In just 19 days, Louisville will take the field at L&N stadium against Eastern Kentucky in what might be one of the most anticipated Cardinal

Louisville football's Antonio Watts (9) celebrates with the football during Louisville's first scrimmage on 8/9/2025

Five Takeaways: What we learned from Louisville's open fall camp and first scrimmage

It's about that time.   Louisville football is less than a month away, and with almost a full week of fall camp, it's time to analyze the Cardinals'

Intel: Louisville Football Mid-Fall Camp projected depth chart

Previous position previews: quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, offensive line, defensive line, linebacker   The Louisville

Louisville football cornerback Tayon Holloway

Oct 25, 2024; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back Tayon Holloway (20) reacts to his defensive play against the Boston College Eagles during the second half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Louisville football position preview: Cornerback

The Louisville football team unraveled in the fourth quarter of an improbable loss at Stanford. A player that played a key role in the Cardinals'

Louisville DB Tayon Holloway, via Clare Grant, Imagn Images

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Louisville Football Player Arrested After Late-Game Debacle

Louisville defensive back Tayon Holloway has been charged with first degree strangulation and fourth degree assault, it was reported Monday.   An

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Louisville DB Tayon Holloway facing assault, strangulation charges

Former North Carolina Tar Heels cornerback Tayon Halloway has committed to join the Louisville Cardinals via the NCAA Transfer Portal, he revealed

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