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The 2025 season might have just been put to bed. But, we at On3 are already looking towards the 2026 season. New season. New stars. Same chaos. The

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Way-too-early Top 100 college football players for the 2026 season

Editor’s note: Our off-season position preview series will highlight each position room and provide an early look into Louisville football in 2026.

Louisville running back Isaac Brown will return for the 2026 season, On3 has learned. 

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Offseason position preview: Running back

Texas' running back targets in the transfer portal and years of Longhorn recruiting at the position have shown a pretty fascinating strategy for the

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Steve Sarkisian's plan for the run game

Louisville has added one of its top transfer portal targets, earning a commitment from former Missouri running back Marquise Davis.   A native of

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Former Missouri RB Marquise Davis commits to transfer to Louisville

University of Louisville sophomore running back Isaac Brown has flipped his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal and will return to Louisville

Louisville RB Isaac Brown flips decision to enter transfer portal, will remain with Cardinals

Louisville running back Isaac Brown will return for the 2026 season, per On3's Pete Nakos and Hayes Fawcett. He just wrapped up his sophomore season

Isaac Brown flips transfer portal decision, plans to return to Louisville for 2026 season

There's a ton of talent inside the NCAA Transfer Portal at the moment. In this article, we'll take a look at the Top 25 Players to Watch, courtesy of

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Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 25 Players to Watch

Louisville running back Isaac Brown has announced he will enter the transfer portal on Friday with a do-not-contact tag on his entry. The

Early transfer portal intel on Louisville RB Isaac Brown

The transfer portal officially opens for business when the clock strikes midnight. The Kentucky coaching staff is navigating the process as Will

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Transfer Portal Happenings: Is Kentucky in the mix for a Top QB?

Louisville sophomore star running back Isaac Brown plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported the news.  Brown excelled

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Louisville RB Isaac Brown plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

With the 2025 Louisville football season officially behind us, it’s time to grade each position group.   The Cardinals ultimately finished the

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) and wide receiver Antonio Meeks (15) celebrate a touchdown pass against the Toledo Rockets during the third quarter of the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Louisville football 2025 position grades: Offense

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

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

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

Who says bowl games are meaningless?   Louisville and Toledo are set to kick off in the Bush’s Beans Boca Raton Bowl next Tuesday, and from an

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets defensive tackle Martez Poynter (8) reacts after being called for a penalty during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars won 28-7. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

At a glance: Louisville to face Toledo, one of nation's best defenses, in Boca Raton Bowl

With the transfer portal officially open, it's a good time to launch the Louisville football 2026 offseason roster tracker.  Below is a chart

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Louisville football 2026 offseason roster tracker

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

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

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

Depleted with injuries, Jeff Brohm’s Louisville Cardinals enter the 37th edition of the Governors Cup coming off three straight losses.   On the

Seth McGowan, Cutter Boley, and Kentucky visit Louisville

Sep 13, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) hands the ball off to running back Seth McGowan (3) during the first quarter against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

At a glance: Injured Louisville hosts motivated Kentucky for Governors Cup

Louisville may need to host open tryouts to field a football team against Kentucky. Okay, that is a bit over the top, but it isn't too far from the

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Injuries Add Up for Louisville and Kentucky Ahead of Governor's Cup

Editor’s Note: This article includes the latest college football injury intel from On3’s Chris Low, Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos. This story

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Once more, Louisville football will be down several starters as the Cardinals head to SMU (7-3, 5-1) in the final road game of the season.   Notably,

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Keyjuan Brown (22) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Player availability report: Louisville, SMU

Louisville’s season may feel over with just two games remaining in the regular season, and a chance at an ACC Championship Game or College Football

Oct 5, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Southern Methodist Mustangs quarterback Kevin Jennings (7) runs the ball against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Southern Methodist defeated Louisville 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images