Louisville will need to replace two defensive coaches before the 2026 season.   Defensive coordinator Ron English has chosen to step away from the

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Louisville defensive coordinator Ron English and defensive line coach Mark Hagen are not expected to return next season, per On3's Pete Nakos. The

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

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Report: Louisville DC Ron English, DL coach Mark Hagen not expected to return in 2026

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

This one had “trap game” written all over it for Louisville.   Jeff Brohm and his squad knew that the performance in the first half of this game

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back Antonio Watts (9) tackles Virginia Tech Hokies running back Marcellous Hawkins (27) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Three takeaways: No. 16 Louisville rallies behind near perfect defense at Virginia Tech

The Cardinals were the talk of the town last week after beating the no. 2 ranked Miami Hurricanes on the road, but that was last week.   This week,

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Three takeaways: Louisville fights off a feisty Boston College for a 38-24 win

University of Louisville football is back at home this weekend as Jeff Brohm and his Cardinals take on No. 24 Virginia on Saturday.   Brohm gives

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm (right) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Louisville defensive coordinator Ron English had a tumultuous fall.   The highs were high and the lows were low. From giving up single-digit

Louisville Cardinals Ron English, co-Defensive Coordinator/Secondary, during a recent practice on August 4, 2025 before the start of the 2025 football season.

"I don't wanna compare anything to last year": Louisville DC Ron English likes his group's maturity and leadership

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