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Louisville loses 3 to transfer portal, 25 graduate
Courier-Journal

No matter how much you prepare, it's going to be tough to fill the hole created when you graduate 25 players from your team, with 18 of those players being starters.

Ontop of the 25 graduates, three freshmen will be transferring to other schools this off-season. OLB Kameron Wilson will be transferring to South Alabama, T Tim Lawson will be transferring to Marshall, and DT Henry Bryant to South Florida. All three transfers were redshirted for the 2021 season.

Cardinal fans will have to ponder on what could have been after shoulder issues plagued QB Malik Cunningham's senior season. One of Cunningham's top targets, WR Justin Marshall is another key name from the offense that will be graduating.

On the defensive side of the ball, the situation is much more dire. The Cardinals are losing key defensive names DE Yaya Diaby, OLB Jack Fagot, DT Malik Clark, CB Chandler Jones, amongst many others. Less than a quarter of the defensive starters remain.

Of the departures, only one was selected in the NFL draft, QB Malik Cunningham, in the 7th round.

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Departures
LT Tim Lawson, Freshman (RS), transfer
ROLB Kameron Wilson, Freshman (RS), transfer
DT Henry Bryant, Freshman (RS), transfer
C Cole Bentley, Senior, Graduation
G Caleb Chandler, Senior, Graduation
QB Malik Cunningham, Senior, Graduation
MLB C.J. Avery, Senior, Graduation
CB Chandler Jones, Senior, Graduation
RG Adonis Boone, Senior, Graduation
OLB Yasir Abdullah, Senior, Graduation
MLB Monty Montgomery, Senior, Graduation
OLB Nick Okeke, Senior, Graduation
OLB Jack Fagot, Senior, Graduation
LT Trevor Reid, Senior, Graduation
WR Josh Johnson, Senior, Graduation
DT Malik Clark, Senior, Graduation
DE Yaya Diaby, Senior, Graduation
OLB Marvin Dallas, Senior, Graduation
DT Jacquies Turner, Senior, Graduation
HB Hassan Hall, Senior, Graduation
DE Tabarius Peterson, Senior, Graduation
SS Qwynnterrio Cole, Senior, Graduation
DE Dayna Kinnaird, Senior, Graduation
WR Justin Marshall, Senior, Graduation
WR Shai Werts, Senior, Graduation
DE Derek Dorsey, Senior, Graduation

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Cardinals Get Six Commitments on National Signing Day, Sign 15
Courier-Journal

The Cardinals started Signing Day off with a bang, getting a signed letter-of-intent from the highest rated player in this incoming class, WR Ryan Miller. Miller chose Louisville over Texas A&M and Clemson.

Leading into signing day, Satterfield had only received commitments from players who would be graduating from high schools in Kentucky or Indiana, dipping into the local talent pool more than recent coaches at Louisville. However, none of the six players Louisville gained commitments from today were from either state.

WR Ryan Miller and HB Brent Dunlap are likely the two players best equipped to be instant difference makers for the Cardinals next season.

With the departures of so many key upperclassmen on the defensive side of the ball, MLB Dustin Young, CB Lonnie Miranda, and OLB Barrett Odom could all see action early on in their time at Louisville.

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Class of 2026 Commitments
WR Ryan Miller (#15 WR, #74 OVR), 6'1", 185lbs, 4-star, Waynesboro MS, Balanced
HB Brent Dunlap (#36 HB, #233 OVR), 5'11", 202lbs, 4-star, Douglas Hills KY, Balanced
WR Teddy Lawerence (#43 WR, #247 OVR), 6'1", 196lbs, 4-star, Princeton IN, Balanced
HB Trenton Richard (#48 HB, #344 OVR), 6'2", 210lbs, 3-star, Louisville KY, Speed
WR Brendan Broussard (#99 WR, #572 OVR), 6'3", 193lbs, 3-star, Goshen IN, Possession
MLB Dustin Young (#35 MLB, #749 OVR), 6'2", 223lbs, 3-star, Indio CA, Run Stopper
CB Lonnie Miranda (#58 CB, #877 OVR), 6'1", 191lbs, 3-star, Mesa AR, Balanced
OLB Barrett Odom (#90 OLB, #1014 OVR), 6'2", 223lbs, 3-star, Edgewood KY, Coverage
DT Scott Ham (#83 DT, #1034 OVR), 6'5", 289lbs, 3-star, South Euclid OH, Balanced
QB Derek Bright (#66 QB, #1111 OVR), 6'2", 218lbs, 3-star, Duluth MN, Balanced
CB George Bentley (#86 CB, #1156 OVR), 5'10", 160lbs, 3-star, Cutler FL, Balanced
SS Mark Sanders (#50 SS, #1197 OVR), 6'0", 185lbs, 3-star, Edgewood KY, Hard Hitter
WR Brian Brown (#177 WR, #1213 OVR), 6'2", 198lbs, 3-star, Huntington IN, Possession
MLB Trevor Stokes (#76 MLB, #1649 OVR), 6'2", 227lbs, 2-star, Fort Thomas KY, Balanced
K Corey Cade (#25 K, #1944 OVR), 6'0", 189lbs, 2-star, Brownsburg IN, Power
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TOP 25 Recruiting Classes

1. Nebraska
2. Alabama
3. Notre Dame
4. LSU
5. Ohio State
6. Oregon
7. Oklahoma State
8. Texas
9. Penn State
10. Oklahoma
11. California
12. Wisconsin
13. Ole Miss
14. Georgia
15. Auburn
16. Texas A&M
17. Rutgers
18. North Carolina
19. Miami
20. Minnesota
21. Florida
22. Michigan
23. Cincinnati
24. NC State
25. South Carolina
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35. Clemson
43. Boston College
46. Florida State
53. Louisville
59. Syracuse
102. Wake Forest

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Louisville Cardinals Release 2022 Football Schedule

2022 Schedule
Week One - Bye
Week Two - vs Marshall
Week Three - vs Kentucky
Week Four - vs FIU
Week Five - at North Carolina
Week Six - vs Duke
Week Seven - at Virginia
Week Eight - at Syracuse
Week Nine - BYE WEEK
Week Ten - at Wake Forest
Week Eleven - vs NC State
Week Twelve - at Clemson
Week Thirteen - vs Florida State
Week Fourteen - vs Boston College

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Louisville Cardinals 2022 Football Preview
Courier-Journal

Louisville, KY – The University of Louisville's Head Coach Scott Satterfield addressed the media ahead of the 2022 season.

Defensive Coordinator Bryan Brown was retained by Satterfield. Brown has served as the Defensive Coordinator for the Louisville Cardinals since 2018. Brown's defense was one of the lowest nationally in terms of points per games, but the defensive side of the ball forced several turnovers last season and had six defensive touchdowns. While most of the starters from last year are gone, almost all of the players stepping into starting roles have had time to practice and learn Brown's schemes.

Offensive Coordinator Gunter Brewer was also retained by Scott Satterfield. A questionable decision by Satterfield according to the masses, after throwing 25+ interceptions and fumbling the ball seven times last season, there was a complete lack of discipline on the offensive side of the ball last year. This season we will learn if we can chalk it up to an inexperienced offensive team or poor coaching.


Roster

Quarterbacks
Evan Conley, 6'2", 215lbs, Junior (RS), Kennesaw, GA, 84 OVR
T.J. Lewis, 6'3", 170lbs, Freshman (RS), Brunswick, GA, 75 OVR
Derek Bright, 6'2", 218lbs, Duluth, MN, 63 OVR

Halfbacks
Jalen Mitchell, 5'10", 221lbs, Senior (RS), Rockledge, FL, 90 OVR
Trevion Cooley, 5'10", 200lbs, Freshman (RS), Raleigh, NC, 79 OVR
Aidan Robbins, 6'3", 230lbs, Junior (RS), Louisville, KY, 77 OVR
Brent Dunlap, 5'11", 202lbs, Freshman, Douglass Hills, KY, 73 OVR
Trenton Richard, 6'2", 210lbs, Freshman, Louisville, KY, 67 OVR

Fullbacks
Maurice Hinds, 6'3", 229lbs, Junior, Sarasota Springs, FL, 44 OVR

Receivers
Jordan Watkins, 5'11", 175lbs, Junior, Shively, KY, 81 OVR
Tyler Harrell, 6'0", 194lbs, Senior (RS), Westchester, FL, 81 OVR
Braden Smith, 5'10", 192lbs, Senior, Flowood, MS, 81 OVR
Ahmari Huggins-Bruce, 5'10", 160lbs, Freshman (RS), Dillon, SC, 79 OVR
Ryan Miller, 5'11", 185lbs, Freshman, Waynesboro, MS, 77 OVR
Jaelin Carter, 6'2", 215lbs, Senior, Louisville, KY, 76 OVR
Teddy Lawrence, 6'1", 196lbs, Freshman, Princeton, IN, 63 OVR
Brendan Broussard, 6'3", 193lbs, Freshman, Goshen, IN, 70 OVR
Brian Brown, 6'2", 198lbs, Freshman, Huntington, IN, 66 OVR

Tight Ends
Marshon Ford, 6'2", 240lbs, Senior (RS), Jeffersonville, IN, 90 OVR
Dez Melton, 6'3", 240lbs, Sophomore (RS), Glendale, AZ, 78 OVR
Victor Mullen, 6'7", 250lbs, Freshman (RS), Ottawa, IL, 75 OVR
Francis Sherman, 6'3", 237lbs, Junior (RS), Bay Village, OH, 76 OVR


Tackles
Renato Brown, 6'4", 309lbs, Junior (RS), Greenacres City, FL, 84 OVR
Desmond Daniels, 6'5", 247lbs, Sophomore (RS), Union City, GA, 76 OVR
Michael Gonzalez, 6'4", 291lbs, Sophomore, Matthews, NC, 76 OVR
Tim Lawson, 6'5", 290lbs, Freshman (RS), Oxford Hill-Glassmanor, MD, 70 OVR

Guards
Joshua Black, 6'2", 294lbs, Junior (RS), Redan, GA, 82 OVR
Kobe Baynes, 6'4", 297lbs, Junior (RS), Jacksonville Beach, FL, 80 OVR
Luke Kandra, 6'4", 292lbs, Sophomore (RS), Cincinnati, OH, 77 OVR

Centers
Bryan Hudson, 6'4", 310lbs, Junior (RS), Georgetown, KY, 87 OVR
Kevin Chance, 6'5", 304lbs, Freshman, Richmond, CA, 48 OVR

Defensive Ends[
Ramon Puryuear, 6'3", 255lbs, Junior (RS), Douglass Hills, KY, 86 OVR
Ashton Gillotte, 6'2", 212lbs, Sophomore, Boca Raton, FL, 82 OVR
Ja'Darien Boykin, 6'0", 250lbs, Sophomore (RS), Macon, GA, 81 OVR
Victoine Brown, 6'4", 230lbs, Freshman (RS), Lawerenceville, GA, 78 OVR[/highlight]

Defensive Tackles
Dezmond Tell, 6'1", 266lbs, Junior, Riverdale, GA, 84 OVR
Jared Dawson, 6'1", 258lbs, Sophomore (RS), Collierville, TN, 77 OVR
Scott Ham, 6'5", 289lbs, Freshman, South Euclid, OH, 65 OVR

Linebackers

K.J. Cloyd, 6'2", 215lbs, Senior, Columbia, MS, 80 OVR
Dorian Jones, 6'0", 230lbs, Junior (RS), Plantation, FL, 78 OVR
Jaylin Alderman, 6'1", 215lbs, Freshman (RS), Valdosta, GA, 78 OVR
Barrett Odom, 6'2", 223lbs, Freshman, Edgewood, KY, 63 OVR
Dustin Young, 6'2", 223lbs, Freshman, Indio, CA, 66 OVR
Trevor Stokes, 6'2", 227lbs, Freshman, Fort Thomas, KY, 56 OVR
Matt Allen, 5'11", 213lbs, Freshman, Middleburg Heights, Ohio, 47 OVR


Cornerbacks
Kei'trel Clark, 5'10", 165lbs, Senior, Bon Air, VA, 94 OVR
Greedy Vance, 5'10", 160lbs, Junior, Terrytown, LA, 80 OVR
Trey Franklin, 5'10", 180lbs, Junior (RS), Warner Robbins, GA, 76 OVR
Kani Walker, 6'1", 175lbs, Sophomore, Douglasville, GA, 75 OVR
Derrick Edwards, 5'10", 169lbs, Freshman (RS), Cutler, FL, 74 OVR
George Bentley, 5'10", 160lbs, Freshman, Cutler, FL, 60 OVR

Safeties
Kenderick Duncan, 6'3", 225lbs, Senior (RS), Forest Park, GA, 86 OVR
Benjamin Perry, 6'2", 170lbs, Sophomore, Oak Forest, IL, 75 OVR
Josh Minkins, 6'2", 197lbs, Junior, Jeffersonville, IN, 77 OVR
Lonnie Miranda, 6'1", 191lbs, Freshman, Mena, AR, 72 OVR
Mark Sanders, 6'0", 185lbs, Freshman, Edgewood, KY, 66 OVR

Special Teams
James Turner, 6'0", 196lbs, Junior, Saline, MI, K 89 OVR
Mark Vassett, 6'4", 215lbs, Sophomore, Louisville, KY, P 82 OVR
Corey Cade, 6'0", 189lbs, Freshman, Brownsburg, IN, K 70 OVR

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2022 Preseason Preview

Top 25
1. Alabama
2. Oklahoma
3. Iowa State
4. Florida
5. Texas
6. Georgia
7. USC
8. Pittsburgh
9. North Carolina
10. Oregon
11. Arizona State
12. Baylor
13. Utah
14. NC State
15. Cincinnati
16. Arkansas
17. Michigan State
18. Texas A&M
19. UCLA
20. Stanford
21. Clemson
22. Wake Forest
23. Oklahoma State
24. Ohio State
25. Oregon State
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39. Louisville
58. Florida State
60. Boston College
69. Syracuse

ACC Rankings

Atlantic
NC State
Clemson
Wake Forest
Louisville
Florida State
Boston College
Syracuse

Coastal
Pittsburgh
North Carolina
Virginia Tech
Miami
Virginia
Georgia Tech
Duke

Heisman Watch
HB Jerrion Ealy, Ole Miss, Senior
QB Gerry Bohanon, Baylor, Senior (RS)
HB Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State, Senior
QB Sam Howell, North Carolina, Senior
HB Bijan Robinson, Texas, Junior

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Cardinals Have High Hopes for 2022 Recruiting Campaign
Courier-Journal

Louisville, KY -- After spending most of their recruiting efforts last season adding future depth to the offensive skill positions, Scott Satterfield's recruiting staff have their sights spread across some of the Louisville-area's best defensive players and lineman.

Kentucky's highest rated recruit, 4-star CB Greg Clark is a top target for Satterfield's coaching staff. Louisville would like to get commitments from the top players in Kentucky regardless of their position, but Greg Clark would be the perfect replacement for current Cardinal CBs Kei'trel Clark and Greedy Vance.

DT James Bell who plays less than 20 minutes away from Louisville's Cardinal Stadium for the Clarksville Generals, is another recruit Scott Satterfield specifically has his sights on.

According to Satterfield, adding lineman on both sides of the ball is an absolute must.

Louisville Recruiting Board
#2 DE (#28 OVR) Mario Hampton, 6'4", 257lbs, Hollywood, FL, 4-star
#1 CB (#42 OVR) Greg Clark, 6'1", 198lbs, Mt. Washington, KY, 4-star
#3 OLB (#50 OVR) Albert Smith, 6'1", 228lbs, Cynthiana, KY, 4-star
#6 OLB (#81 OVR) Nate Brown, 6'5", 230lbs, Palos Hills, IL, 4-star
#19 WR (#96 OVR) Brian Nealy, 6'2", 190lbs, Rayne, LA, 4-star
#21 WR (#105 OVR) Richard Andrews, 6'1", 209lbs, Exeter, NH, 4-star
#12 DT (#196 OVR) James Bell, 6'1", 286lbs, Clarksville, IN, 4-star
#12 G (#334 OVR) Tony Gibson, 6'1", 330lbs, Woodridge, IL, 3-star
#29 OLB (#353 OVR) Lee Ratliff, 6'3", 231lbs, Donna, TX, 3-star
#10 FS (#411 OVR) Lonnie Wade, 6'3", 207lbs, Cedar Lake, IN, 3-star
#19 CB (#459 OVR) Vincent Davis, 5'11", 204lbs, Avon Lake, OH, 3-star
#55 T (#1041 OVR) Aaron Dunn, 6'5", 304lbs, Fairdale, KY, 3-star
#35 C (#1120 OVR) Brian Leonard, 6'1", 299lbs, Harrodsburg, KY, 3-star
#37 C (#1189 OVR) Reggie Hunt, 6'0", 320lbs, Streetsboro, OH, 3-star
#84 T (#1392 OVR) Brad Moore, 6'3", 309lbs, Marietta, OH, 3-star
#118 G (#1961 OVR) Marcus Dixon, 6'4", 327lbs, Baltimore, MD, 2-star

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Louisville Fend Off the Herd, escape Marshall 31-21
Season Two Week Two - Joan C. Edwards Stadium (Huntington, WV)
Louisville Cardinals (0-0) vs Marshall (0-1)


Louisville CB #28 Trey Franklin returns a interception 73 yards for a TD

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UL - 7 / 0 / 17 / 7 // 31
MARSH - 0 / 7 / 7 / 7 // 21
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Scoring Summary
Quarter 1
7:19 TD (UL) T. Harrell, 31 yard pass from E. Conley

Quarter 2
4:02 TD (MARSH) R. Ali, 11 yard rush

Quarter 3
6:27 TD (MARSH) S. Ahmed, 22 yard pass from G. Wells
5:05 FG (UL) J. Turner, 47 yard field goal
2:43 TD (UL) D. Melton, 27 yard pass from E. Conley
0:22 TD (UL) T. Franklin, returned interception 73 yards

Quarter 4
3:36 TD (MARSH) G. Wells, 6 yard rush
0:15 TD (UL) J. Mitchell, 3 yard rush

Louisville (1-0)
22 first downs, 411 offensive yards, 140 rushing yards, 271 passing yards, 60% (6-10) 3rd%

QB Evan Conley, Junior (RS): 16 of 24, 271 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns, interception, fumble
HB Jalen Mitchell, Junior (RS): 23 rushes, 132 rushing yards, rushing touchdown
TE Marshon Ford, Senior (RS): 7 receptions, 120 receiving yards
WR Jordan Watkins, Junior: 4 receptions, 43 receiving yards
TE Dez Melton, Sophomore (RS): 27 receiving yards, receiving touchdown
WR Tyler Harrell, Senior (RS): 31 receiving yards, receiving touchdown
FS Kenderick Duncan, Senior (RS): 6 tackles
SS Benjamin Perry, Sophomore: 6 tackles
RE Ramon Puryear, Junior (RS): 5 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
CB Greedy Vance, Junior: 4 tackles
CB Trey Franklin, Junior (RS): 4 tackles, interception, defensive touchdown
ROLB Barrett Odom, Freshman: 3 tackles

Marshall (0-2)
19 first downs, 372 offensive yards, 171 rushing yards, 201 passing yards, 54% (6-11) 3rd%

QB Grant Wells, Sophomore (RS): 17 of 24, 201 passing yards, 15 rushes, 82 rushing yards, 2 total touchdowns, interception
HB Rasheen Ali, Sophomore (RS): 17 rushes, 86 rushing yards, rushing touchdown
WR Shadeed Ahmed, Junior (RS): 4 receptions, 86 receiving yards, receiving touchdown
WR Talik Keaton, Junior (RS): 5 receptions, 50 receiving yards
MLB Eli Neal, Junior: 10 tackles
FS E.J. Jackson, Junior: 6 tackles
SS Naquan Renalds, Senior (RS): 6 tackles, sack
DT Jamare Hardeman, Senior (RS): 4 tackles, sack
LE Owen Porter, Junior (RS): 3 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, sack
RE Koby Cumberlander, Senior (RS): 2 tackles, sack


Next Week: vs Kentucky (1-0)

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Week Two Recap

Top 25
1 (--). Alabama (2-0) -- W 59-0 at Florida Atlantic
2 (--). Oklahoma (1-0) -- W 41-10 vs FCS West
3 (--). Iowa State (1-0) -- W 48-28 at Toledo
4 (--). Florida (2-0) -- W 37-28 at Eastern Michigan
5 (--). Texas (1-0) -- BYE
6 (--). Pittsburgh (0-0) -- BYE
7 (--). North Carolina (1-0) -- W 45-14 at Missouri
8 (--). Oregon (1-0) -- W 49-14 at Wyoming
9 (--). Arizona State (1-0) -- W 42-7 at FCS SE
10 (--). NC State (2-0) -- W 55-42 at Old Dominion
11 (--). Georgia (1-1) -- W 31-13 at South Alabama
12 (--). Arkansas (1-0) -- W 52-7 vs FCS W
13 (--). Michigan State (0-0) -- BYE
14 (--). Texas A&M (1-0) -- W 31-26 at #25 Stanford
15 (--). Clemson (1-0) -- BYE
16 (--). Ohio State (1-0) -- W 44-17 vs #21 Cincinnati
17 (--). USC (1-1) -- L 13-42 at Boston College
18 (--). Utah (1-1) -- L 17-38 vs #22 Michigan
19 (--). Baylor (1-1) -- W 28-10 vs FCS MW
20 (--). SMU (2-0) -- W 27-20 North Texas
21 (--). Cincinnati (0-1) -- L 17-44 vs #16 Ohio State
22 (--). Michigan (1-0) -- W 38-17 vs #18 Utah
23 (--). Ole Miss (2-0) -- W 38-21 vs Louisiana-Lafayette
24 (--). Auburn (1-0) -- W 38-6 at FCS MW
25 (--). Stanford (0-1) -- L 26-31 at #14 Texas A&M


Biggest Jump: --
Biggest Drop: --

Others Receiving Votes: Boston College (228), Maryland (158), Virginia (124), Penn State (91), Kansas State (59), Notre Dame (37), Memphis (17)
Dropped Out: --

NCAA Players of the Week
Max Johnson (QB, LSU, Junior) -- W vs ULM -- 20 of 33, 427 passing yards, 5 passing touchdowns
Javontae Jean-Baptiste (RE, Ohio State, Senior (RS) -- W vs Cincinnati -- 6 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, forced fumble

ACC Players of the Week
Devin Leary (QB, NC State, Junior (RS)) -- W v Old Dominion -- 23 of 33, 349 passing yards, 6 total touchdowns
Chris Collins (LOLB, North Carolina, Junior (RS)) -- 2 tackles, 2 interceptions