5 bold predictions for Louisville football’s 2025 season

5 bold predictions for Louisville football days ahead of the 2025 season.
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3. Isaac Brown and Duke Watson combine for 2,000 rushing yards

Last season, the Cardinals' dominant rushing duo led the nation in yards per carry. This upcoming season, they will combine for 2,000 rushing yards or more and will be the key reason why the Cardinals can contend for an ACC Championship game.

Last year, they combined for 1,770 rushing yards on 232 carries, which is 7.6 yards per carry. Brown led the way with 1,173 rushing yards on 165 carries, which comes in at an impressive 7.1 yards per carry. At the same time, Watson led the nation with 8.9 yards per carry with his 597 rushing yards on the season.

Expect these two true sophomores to be even more dominant this upcoming season and earn more carries. While Moss and the Cardinals' wide receivers have high expectations, at the end of the day, Louisville will go as far as these two running backs can take them. With a year under their belts, expect Brown to earn 1,200 yards or more and be close to Lamar Jackson's sophomore rushing record, while Watson earns 800 yards or more as well.

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