Louisville Football: 3 Cardinals up and 3 Cardinals down after Virginia

Louisville Football: 3 Cardinals up and 3 Cardinals down after the Virginia game

Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Reggie Bonnafon (7) celebrates with Cardinals wide receiver Jaylen Smith (9) and Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Staples (2) after catching a touchdown pass against the Virginia Cavaliers in the fourth quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cardinals won 32-25. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2016; Charlottesville, VA, USA; Louisville Cardinals cornerback Jaire Alexander (10) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass as Virginia Cavaliers running back Albert Reid (2) chases in the third quarter at Scott Stadium. The Cardinals won 32-25. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

UP: Jaire Alexander

As if Cardinal Nation’s love for Jaire Alexander couldn’t get any bigger, he had another incredible performance on Saturday. His two interceptions kept Louisville in the game and gave them a chance to re-take the lead.

If it was not for him, we may be talking about a 6-2 Louisville Cardinals football team right now.

Alexander has showed up in a huge way every time that the Cards have needed a big play this season. I cannot think of one other player on the defense who has consistently been this clutch for Cardinals this season.

As only a sophomore, he has a ton of room to grow and get better. He is a play-maker that is rare to find and a joy to watch.

I know he has more heroics in store for Louisville fans for the rest of 2016.

Next: Jeremy Smith

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