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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; Bloomington, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) hands the ball off to Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) hands the ball off to Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Injuries are mounting for Penn State

The 12 game college football season is a grueling one, especially when it comes to players getting injured. Penn State’s offensive line is getting thinner every single week due to injuries and that is going to hurt their chances going forward.

This is what Yahoo Sports had to say about the issue:

"With that said, the team’s offensive line health will play a fairly big role in its success moving forward. There were struggles against Indiana with Saquon Barkley rushing for just 60 yards on 33 carries, but he did manage to reach the end zone twice in the fourth quarter to help PSU notch a comeback win."

This is yet another team that Louisville should be concerned with behind them, but Penn State might not have enough depth on their line to keep their rushing attack going at this hot pace. Just like Wisconsin, they only way they have a percent of a chance to make the playoff is if they win their conference championship.

I promise you that they won’t if their offensive line is as in bad shape as they say it is.

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