Louisville Athletics: A Week of Triumphs and Intrigue

NET Rankings on the Rise

Louisville's men's and women's basketball teams continue to impress, with the men ranked No. 22 and the women at No. 41 in the latest NET Rankings.

Early Optimism for Football Season

Sports Illustrated has Louisville football checking in at No. 17 in its early Top 25. Coach Jeff Brohm's Cardinals return offensive weapons Isaac Brown and Chris Bell, while adding transfer quarterback Miller Moss.

Impressive Record-Setting Night

In a historic victory over SMU, Louisville's Reyne Smith and Chucky Hepburn became the first Division I duo this century to record 10+ threes and 15+ assists in the same game.

Intriguing Tournament Outlook

ESPN's analysis suggests Louisville's tournament probability is undervalued compared to other ratings systems due to a perceived quality gap in BPI. However, Bart Torvik now gives the Cardinals a 98% chance of making the Big Dance.

Coach Kelsey's National Acclaim

Louisville basketball head coach Pat Kelsey has entered the top five in the national coach of the year race, according to CBS' Matt Norlander.

Football Receives Early Rankings

On3 and Brett McMurphy rank Louisville football at No. 20 in their early preseason rankings.

Additional Highlights

Lamar Jackson's emotional response after Baltimore's playoff loss became a poignant moment. The CJ discusses potential wide receivers coaches for Louisville, while Mark Liberman's Holy Cross squad will represent the city in the Boys All-A state tournament. Racing Louisville FC has released its 2025 season schedule.