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Louisville Football: 5 games that would help the Cards’ playoff hopes in week 9

By Derek Snyder

Oct 14, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) out runs the tackles of Duke Blue Devils safety Corbin McCarthy (26) and defensive end Marquies Price (91) during the second half at Papa John
Oct 14, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) out runs the tackles of Duke Blue Devils safety Corbin McCarthy (26) and defensive end Marquies Price (91) during the second half at Papa John /
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Oct 15, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears cornerback Ryan Reid (9) reacts after his second interception of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears cornerback Ryan Reid (9) reacts after his second interception of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ray Carlin-USA TODAY Sports /

3.  Baylor Bears (6-0) at Texas Longhorns (3-4)

Like we have discussed before, the Cardinals need the Big-12 and Pac-12 conferences to finish the season without an undefeated conference champion. That would make for a very complicated scenario, of which I would not be confident that the Louisville football team would benefit from. Therefore, they need the Bears to lose, at least once, this season.

To be honest, the Bears haven’t had a tough game yet this season. Not everyone’s schedule has been as front-loaded at Louisville’s. To be even more clear, their toughest game has been Oklahoma State.

This may be a weekend of rooting for team’s that you don’t like Louisville fans. However, if it means that the Cards’ will benefit then we all need to be pulling for Charlie Strong.

Next: Number Two

The Bears are only three point, road favorites, which should give you a little bit of hope that the Longhorns may pull off the stunning upset.

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