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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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Sep 23, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) celebrates with tight end Evan Moeai (18), offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) and wide receiver Raelon Singleton (11) after catching an 18-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds left for the winnning score against the USC Trojans during a NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah defeated USC 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 23, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) celebrates with tight end Evan Moeai (18), offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) and wide receiver Raelon Singleton (11) after catching an 18-yard touchdown pass with 16 seconds left for the winnning score against the USC Trojans during a NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah defeated USC 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

 1. Washington Huskies (7-0) at Utah Utes (7-1)

There is no game bigger this weekend for the Louisville football team’s playoff hopes other than this game between the Washington Huskies and the Utah Utes. Both PAC-12 schools will be looking to hop over the other on their way to a conference championship in 2016. The Huskies have been on fire this year, but the Utes are not too far behind.

The bad news for Louisville is that Washington could win out and solidify themselves the fourth playoff spot. However, the good news is that they haven’t had a true test this season. They killed Stanford earlier in the year, but let’s face it, the Cardinals are terrible.

This road game against Utah will show us everything we need to know about the Huskies, in terms of playoff scenarios. Washington is currently an 11 point, road favorite, but that doesn’t mean that they will come out and play well.

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The Huskies will have a ton of pressure on them during the game, let’s see how well they respond to adversity on the road.

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