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Louisville football: 5 players who stood out against North Carolina State

By Will Reddington

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - OCTOBER 05: Micale Cunningham #3 of the Louisville Cardinals throws a pass in the game against the Boston College Eagles at Cardinal Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - OCTOBER 05: Micale Cunningham #3 of the Louisville Cardinals throws a pass in the game against the Boston College Eagles at Cardinal Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – OCTOBER 26: TuTu Atwell #1 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers on October 26, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – OCTOBER 26: TuTu Atwell #1 of the Louisville Cardinals runs with the ball against the Virginia Cavaliers on October 26, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Tutu Atwell

We saw flashes of what Atwell could do for your offense in 2018. In a season where it seemed impossible for the Cards to put together three first downs, Atwell still managed to average 16.9 yards per catch. In 2019, he’s been a flat out star.

Atwell’s ability to turn a 10 yard gain into a touchdown is something that frankly we haven’t seen at this high of a level at Louisville.

Atwell has five 100-plus receiving yard games in ten opportunities. He’s scored nine touchdowns in ten games, without him who knows where this offense would be.

Atwell’s elusiveness and speed have played a pivotal role in Louisville’s offense being ranked at 41st in the nation. He’s 17th in the country when it comes to total receiving yards with 920. He’s 15th overall in receiving touchdowns.

Tutu and his production has been astounding. Especially given how consistent it’s been, defensive coaches have to be preparing for Louisville and have to know that they have to stop this guy… they just can’t.

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