Louisville Football: 5 Positive Takeaways From The Citrus Bowl

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Dec 31, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals safety Chucky Williams (22) tackles LSU Tigers wide receiver Malachi Dupre (15) during the first quarter of an NCAA football game in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

3. With a Depleted Secondary, The Cards Defense’ Forced Three Field Goals

Everyone knew coming into this game against LSU that the Cards were going to be extremely thin and inexperienced in the secondary. We also knew that LSU quarterback Danny Etling wasn’t the best quarterback in the world, but he still ended up playing pretty well on Saturday.

Even though Louisville lost 29-9, the Tigers had numerous opportunities to make this beating much worse on the scoreboard.

The effort from the defensive line, linebackers and young secondary was very encouraging to see, especially when they were gassed most of the game.

Louisville couldn’t sustain drives, which forced the Cards; defense to be on the field far too long. All things considered, they did an alright job.

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