Louisville football fans can let out a massive sigh of relief after a horrid performance by the Cardinals today. Louisville faced adversity early and continually fought their way to a 34 - 27 win at Pittsburgh. This puts Louisville in the win column, finally, at Pittsburgh for the first time since they joined the ACC. This win also puts the Cardinals at 4-0, with a 1-0 record in ACC play.
With the ACC conference turning out to be as wide open as it is, the win highlights a substantial first step towards reaching their preseason goal of playing in the ACC title game. There were many learning moments for Louisville in the game today, and things looked pretty dire for the Cardinals early. However, this win should provide some confidence in the fanbase that Jeff Brohm and this team will not give up, even in the most challenging situations.
Here are five immediate observations from Louisville's massive win win over the Pittsburgh Panthers.