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Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm looks on before the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Louisville’s offense and Miller Moss were able to capitalize on last week’s “One big thing” at Pittsburgh with an efficient passing game and a

Nov 9, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Virginia Cavaliers running back Kobe Pace (5) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Dezmond Tell (99) during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Virginia 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

One big thing: Louisville must stop Virginia's run-game

University of Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm and others met with the media on Monday ahead of the Cardinals' ACC opener at Pittsburgh.   Brohm

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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For as explosive as Louisville’s run game has been under Jeff Brohm, stopping the run hasn’t been a piece of cake.   The Cardinals were

Sep 21, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; James Madison Dukes running back George Pettaway (6) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive backs Kaleb Cost (21) and Jakeen Harris (2) and Antavious Lane (1) in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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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

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