The Louisville Cardinals are gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 athletic season, with significant developments across football, men’s and women’s basketball
Under head coach Jeff Brohm, the Cardinals are poised for a strong campaign, opening the season on August 30 against Eastern Kentucky at L\&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. The team has been recognized nationally, earning a No. 16 spot in USA Today’s way-too-early rankings and holding the third-best odds to win the ACC. Key matchups include games against Clemson, Miami, and SMU, with the season culminating in a rivalry game against Kentucky on November 29. The roster has been bolstered by notable transfers, including former Kentucky defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert. ([Big Red Louie][1], [Big Red Louie][2], [A Sea Of Blue][3])
In his second year, head coach Pat Kelsey is reshaping the team with strategic additions. The Cardinals have secured under-the-radar talent Mouhamed Camara from the NBA Academy Africa, expected to provide depth off the bench. However, the team faces uncertainty with center Aly Khalifa’s eligibility, as the NCAA denied his request for a sixth year, though Louisville is appealing the decision. The season features a high-profile game against Kentucky on November 11. ([Arizona Sports Fans Forum][4], [Big Red Louie][5], [A Sea Of Blue][6], [University of Louisville Athletic][7])
The Cardinals are set for a challenging schedule, highlighted by a game against defending national champions UConn on November 4 in Germany as part of the Armed Forces Classic. Additionally, Louisville will face Tennessee in the Women’s Champions Classic on December 20 in Brooklyn. The team has strengthened its roster with the addition of star transfer Laura Ziegler, aiming for a deep postseason run.([SBNation.com][8], [New York Post][9])
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