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Louisville Football: 5 Extremely Tough Lessons The Cards Learned In 2016

By Derek Snyder

Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and running back Brandon Radcliff (23) walk out of the tunnel before a game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and running back Brandon Radcliff (23) walk out of the tunnel before a game against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (right) holds up the ACC Championship trophy after a beating the Virginia Tech Hokies at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (right) holds up the ACC Championship trophy after a beating the Virginia Tech Hokies at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Clemson Is Still The Team To Beat In The ACC

For the third straight season, the Cardinals had a chance to beat Clemson in the final minutes with the ball in their own hands. For the third straight time, the Tigers made a defensive stand that ended the Cards’ hopes of an ACC Championship.

For most of this year, Louisville was right in the mix for the College Football Playoff. However, because they didn’t beat Clemson down in South Carolina, the Cards may have never had a chance at the fourth seed.

If Louisville wants to be a championship football team like they say they want to, then they have to figure out how to beat the Tigers.

Until then, Clemson is the best football program in the ACC.

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