No. 24 Louisville and its coach want more after third straight season with at least 9 wins

The Louisville Cardinals are determined to improve following another season with at least nine wins. Under coach Jeff Brohm's leadership, the team began their campaign with a 7-1 record, including an upset victory over Miami. Injuries and mistakes, however, led to a three-game losing streak, resulting in a 4-4 record that placed them in the middle of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.

Brohm extended his contract through 2033 after securing the Boca Raton Bowl victory, a success that solidified his position as the Cardinals' head coach. The team brought in another quarterback, Lincoln Kienholz, from Ohio State, hoping to develop him into a star player. The Cardinals' path to success will be challenging, as they face CFP semifinalist Ole Miss and SMU in their first two games, and will compete against Power Five teams throughout the season.

Among the returning players, key contributors Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown will play crucial roles in maintaining the team's strong rushing attack. Brown, after recovering from injuries, gained 884 yards and seven touchdowns over the past two seasons. Brown's teammate, Keyjuan Brown, rushed for 704 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. The team's defense, led by linebacker Clev Lubin with 61 tackles and eight and a half sacks, will need additional players and transfers to strengthen its performance.