In his first season as head coach, Jeff Brohm has led the Louisville Cardinals to their first ACC championship game appearance, becoming the first Power 5 coach to achieve back-to-back conference championship game appearances with different teams. Louisville secured their spot in the title game with a hard-fought 38-31 win over Miami, relying on quarterback Jack Plummer's performance under pressure and utilizing various offensive weapons. The victory is a significant accomplishment for Brohm and the team, who exceeded expectations and defied preseason predictions.
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm expresses pride in his team's ability to hang in there and make big plays to secure a win against Virginia, despite a shaky start and momentum shifts. Quarterback Jack Plummer credits the team's resilience and ability to come back in close games. Safety Devin Neal highlights the team's practice mentality and situational awareness as key factors in their ability to finish games.
The University of Louisville's football team wrapped up spring practice with a 51-30 win in their spring game. The defense shined, holding the offense to negative yardage on the opening drive and recording three interceptions, 16 tackles for loss, and three sacks. Quarterback Jack Plummer, who transferred from Purdue, made his debut as a Louisville Cardinal and threw for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Josh Lifson emerged as a promising option, catching both touchdown passes from Plummer. The team opens the 2023 season at Georgia Tech on Sept. 1.
