Louisville Football Hosts Cal in Key ACC Showdown This Saturday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Cardinals are set to host the California Golden Bears this Saturday at L&N Stadium, in their second game against a ranked opponent this season. After a challenging victory over Virginia Tech last weekend, the Cardinals are looking to build momentum against the Bears.

In their last outing, Louisville faced a tough matchup at Virginia Tech, trailing 16-7 at halftime before scoring three unanswered touchdowns to secure a 28-16 victory. The Cardinals rushed for 231 yards and held Virginia Tech to just 240 yards of total offense.

On the other side, Cal has had a fluctuating season, starting strong at 3-0 but struggling in their last six games with a record of 2-4. Their latest defeat was a disappointing 31-21 loss to Virginia, where they were outperformed significantly, being out-gained 456 to 263 yards.

The matchup marks the first meeting between Cal and Louisville. A win for Cal would make them bowl eligible for a third consecutive season, while a victory for Louisville would improve their conference record to 5-1.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast on ESPN2. Louisville is favored by 18.5 points, as they aim to continue their strong home record.

Both teams come into this game with key players to watch. Louisville’s running game revolves around standout Isaac Brown, who has averaged 8.6 yards per carry this season. Meanwhile, Cal will rely on their quarterback, Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, a true freshman known for his strong arm and passing accuracy.

“Every win makes it go up,” Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm said about his team’s confidence after recent victories. “We are fully aware that the stakes are higher each and every week.”

Cal’s defense will present challenges for Louisville, led by linebacker Cade Uluave, who is second in the ACC for total tackles this season. With a stout pass defense ranked third in the conference, the Bears aim to disrupt Louisville’s offensive rhythm.

Fans will be treated to a competitive matchup as both teams seek to solidify their seasons and chase postseason opportunities.