Louisville expected to have running back Tiyon Evans back for matchup vs. No. 10 Wake Forest

Louisville is expected to have one of its top offensive playmakers back in action for the Cardinals’ matchup against No. 10 Wake Forest.

Running back Tiyon Evans, who hasn’t played since Oct. 1 due to an injury, is expected to be play against the Demon Deacons Saturday afternoon, sources tell On3.

Evans, a Tennessee transfer, opened the year as Louisville’s starting running back and has started each of the four games he’s been available. He has run for 263 yards and three touchdowns while averaging five yards per carry.

That includes 164 yards and two touchdowns in the Cardinals’ first two games, a loss to Syracuse and a win over UCF.

Wake Forest (6-1) enters the game against Louisville (4-3) as a three-point favorite.