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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)

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Offseason position preview: Defensive line

The transfer portal has officially opened, and Louisville football has already hit the ground running with several key visitors on campus over the

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm leads his team on the field before the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Transfer portal: The latest on Louisville's visitors, targets, and more

University of Louisville junior edge rusher Clev Lubin has announced his plans to return and play for the Cardinals next fall.   The 6-foot-3,

Clev Lubin announces return to Louisville in 2026

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 college football transfer portal has reshaped the sport in recent years, with four consecutive transfers now winning the Heisman Trophy. But it's

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The best transfer portal additions of 2025 season

BOCA RATON, Fla. —  The University of Louisville football team relied on its defense all season long. And it was that side of the football that

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals players celebrate after defeating the Toledo Rockets in the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

How it happened: Louisville beats Toledo in Bush's Boca Raton Bowl of Beans

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — University of Louisville football enjoyed Monday's Kickoff Luncheon ahead of Tuesday's Bush's Beans Boca Raton Bowl against

Q&A: Louisville players preview Boca Raton Bowl against Toledo

A week ahead of Louisville's third consecutive bowl game with Jeff Brohm at the helm of his program, the head coach spoke with the media to preview

Louisville's Jeff Brohm with the media (12/16/25)

VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Miller Moss, Clev Lubin preview Boca Raton Bowl

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

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

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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

Louisville looks to keep its season alive this Friday night. The Cards face off against Clemson, in what could’ve been a bigger game than it has

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Keys to the game: No. 20 Louisville takes on Clemson

Louisville relied on its defense to complete the 24-21 upset over No. 2 Miami.   The Cards came into Hard Rock Stadium and secured a program-defining

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Keelan Marion (0) carries the football against Louisville Cardinals linebacker Kalib Perry (12) during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Louisville showcases defensive masterpiece in upset win over Miami

Oklahoma knew it needed to hit the reset button on offense this offseason. Brent Venables targeted Washington State offensive coordinator Ben

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Louisville defensive end Wesley Bailey turned towards the James Madison sideline and waved the Dukes goodbye as the clock dwindled on Friday night.

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) and Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Wesley Bailey (23) sack DUPLICATE***James Madison Dukes quarterback Alonza Barnett III (14) in the first half during the Louisville-James Madison college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

"I'm a baller": Clev Lubin, Wesley Bailey, Louisville's defensive line steamroll James Madison

Louisville football survives against James Madison 28-14 in a Friday night thriller.  Here's what Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm had to say

VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Clev Lubin and others post-James Madison

It wasn't a walk in the park, but in the end, Louisville's defense paved the way in the Cardinals' 28-14 Friday night win over James Madison.   JMU

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Jordan Guerad (99) has words with James Madison Dukes offensive lineman Joseph Simmons (79) in the first half during the Louisville-James Madison college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

How it happened: Louisville's defense blitzes James Madison 28-14

Following Louisville football's 1-0 start to the season and 51-17 win over Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, head coach Jeff Brohm, running backs coach

Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm during the Cards' 51-17 win over Eastern Kentucky University at the Cardinals' season opener Saturday, August 30, 2025 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

VIDEO: Louisville's Jeff Brohm, Miller Moss, and others preview James Madison

After the first two years of the Jeff Brohm era, Louisville fans are familiar with something all of his team's share — speed.   During its 51-14

Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) pumps his chest with his fist as he runs in to score a touchdown in the first half against EKU at the Cardinals' season opener Saturday, August 30, 2025 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Louisville's speed remains one of its biggest strengths

It’s rare to live up to the hype.   In a sports world where the “wait and see” approach has lost its way, we build up narratives in our heads of

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) sacks Eastern Kentucky Colonels quarterback Myles Burkett (10) in the first half against EKU at the Cardinals' season opener Saturday, August 30, 2025 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Clev Lubin has arrived, and he's not going anywhere

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

Aug 31, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Eastern Kentucky Colonels head coach Walt Wells stands on the sideline during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

Opposition in-depth: Louisville opens season vs Eastern Kentucky

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