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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.

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Louisville football 2025 position grades: Defense

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

University of Louisville football head coach Jeff Brohm and others met with members of the media on Monday morning to recap the Cardinals 24-21 upset

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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

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

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