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Louisville Football: 10 reasons to be optimistic about the Cards’ playoff chances

By Derek Snyder

Nov 12, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to avoid the tackle of Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Jessie Bates (3) during the second half at Papa John
Nov 12, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to avoid the tackle of Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive back Jessie Bates (3) during the second half at Papa John /
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Nov 12, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Chucky Williams (22) congratulates linebacker Devonte Fields (92) for a sack against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Papa John
Nov 12, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Chucky Williams (22) congratulates linebacker Devonte Fields (92) for a sack against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the second half at Papa John /

5. One final opportunity to make a statement game on a National stage

No one wants to talk about how huge this game is for both teams on Thursday night in Houston. The Cougars are currently not ranked, but they are 8-2 and looking to take down Lamar Jackson and Louisville football’s 2016 playoff hopes.

In reality, we could not have asked for a better opportunity for the Cardinals to make their statement in front of the country on Thursday night. An ESPN game at night is going to get a ton of attention, especially when Lamar Jackson only has two regular season games left before he wins the Heisman.

All eyes will be on Louisville and they will need to play extremely well to impress the committee. If they come out and demolish the Cougars on their field, the “eye-test” will be something that Louisville will have passed going into the last week of the season.

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