2025 Mar 14, 13:27
The University of Louisville football team ended their season on a disappointing note after a promising start. Under the leadership of coach Jeff Brohm, the team started with a 6-0 record and had a 10-1 record heading into the ACC Championship game. Despite their early success, the Cardinals finished the season with three consecutive losses. The final loss came in the Holiday Bowl against USC, where the Cardinals were defeated 42-28. USC took advantage of several mistakes made by Louisville and emerged victorious
The Cardinals' defense, which had been strong throughout the season, struggled against USC's first-time starter, Miller Moss. The loss was particularly disappointing for Coach Brohm and the team. After enjoying positive momentum throughout the season, it seemed to vanish in the final games. The team had aspirations of beating their rivals, becoming ACC champions, and finishing the season with a victory in the bowl game. However, they fell short in all three aspects. The defeat to USC highlighted deficiencies in the Cardinals' roster, particularly in terms of depth in the secondary and at wide receiver
To address these issues, the team has already recruited 16 prospects from the transfer portal and has signed 14 freshman players for next season. Further additions are expected in the coming weeks. Brohm acknowledged the need for improvement and emphasized the importance of hard work and commitment from both the coaching staff and players. He expressed his belief that there are enough young players on the team who are dedicated to success. However, he also acknowledged that improvements in the team's approach and planning are necessary. Reflecting on the season, Brohm expressed disappointment in how the team let things slip at the end
Despite their 10-1 record at one point, the Cardinals failed to maintain their momentum and ended the season with three consecutive losses. The loss serves as a reminder of the work that needs to be done to compete at a high level consistently. Brohm hopes that the players and coaches will be committed to continuous improvement in the future.