Louisville football is preparing for another must-win ACC matchup this weekend against the California Golden Bears. Although California’s conference championship hopes are long gone, the Cardinals still must win out to have a shot at their first-ever ACC title.
Not only is it about winning for the Cardinals, but also about how they win. The playoff committee will be evaluating all of Louisville’s games from here on out and will decide whether the Cardinals are worthy of the college football playoffs. With the Cardinals being ranked No. 15 on Tuesday night, they have something to prove to ensure their rank improves.
Although California is the least of the Cardinals' worries, they can’t take this game lightly. Louisville must take care of business and showcase that it deserves to be a top 12 team in the nation. Let’s take a look at five key factors for Louisville's game against California.