5 crucial keys for Louisville football to prove it’s playoff-worthy against Cal

The Louisville Cardinals have another ACC opponent in California this weekend.
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3. Find Chris Bell early

Chris Bell has had an amazing season for the Cardinals. He leads the team in every major receiving statistic, as he has 56 catches for 743 yards this year. To add to his resume, Bell has also caught six touchdowns for the Cardinals' offense. Bell is the type of player who can create a spark and give an offense life, something the Cardinals will need right out of the gate. 

As stated earlier, Isaac Brown won’t be activated for this week’s game, which leaves the offensive production in the hands of Bell. The Cardinals hope the rushing game won’t be affected too much, but in the case it is, Bell will be the player they look towards for offensive production. 

Bell must find a way to be even more productive than he has been, and that starts with finding the end zone again. The senior hasn’t scored since the Cardinals played Miami, and for the sake of Louisville’s offense, hopefully that is changed by the end of Saturday. 

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