This was in no way a clean win for coach Jeff Brohm and the Cardinals, but Louisville football held on for a 38 - 24 victory. Brohm and Louisville avoid a potential letdown spot in an absolute rock fight with the Boston College Eagles, a team that has notoriously given Louisville fits over the years. The win is a huge step forward for the season, ensuring their ACC title hopes stay alive, and not squandering the high-intensity win at Miami one week ago.
Although the play was ugly on both sides at times, the Cardinals put together enough high-production plays to push their team to the top and get the win. Certain aspects of the offense that had previously been disappointing showed up strongly tonight, while the team's previous strengths had minor setbacks. It was a complicated win, going against some of the keys that got Louisville past the Hurricanes last week. However, a win is a win, and Louisville moves one step closer to the prized ACC title game.
Here are 5 immediate observations from Louisville’s close win against the Boston College Eagles.