Louisville basketball learned more about their 2025-26 schedule as Pat Kelsey and his Louisville Cardinals are set to travel to Bud Walton Arena to take on John Calipari's Arkansas Razorbacks. The Cardinals' 2025-26 schedule will now feature three elite SEC programs next season, as Louisville will play Kentucky on Nov. 11, Arkansas on Dec. 3, and Tennessee on Dec 16.
The Cardinals' matchup with Calipari will reignite a massive rivalry, but this time, Louisville believes it has what it takes to take down the Hall of Famer.
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Louisville football's Jeff Brohm labeled 'most underrated head coach'
Jeff Brohm has received a lot of praise recently, as Josh Pate went on his podcast and labeled the Cardinals' head coach as the most underrated coach in college football. While many Louisville football fans have already known this, it's always good to see Brohm receive the recognition he deserves.
The Cards' head coach has a 19-8 record in his two seasons, including a 10-win season that took Louisville to its first ACC Title game. Brohm has been named the second-best coach in the ACC by many media outlets, and it is clear that Louisville has what it takes to return to the ACC Championship game this upcoming season.
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The Cardinals' 2025-26 National Title odds prove they are ready to contend
Louisville basketball's 2025-26 National Title odds were released, and the Cardinals are sitting exactly where they want to be. The Cardinals have the tenth-best odds in the nation, currently sitting at +2000.
The Cards' stacked roster, thanks to one of the best transfer classes, skyrocketed Louisville's odds after a first-round exit in the NCAA Tournament last season. Kelsey has this team with a legitimate shot at earning the program's first Title since 2013, causing fans to await the 2025-26 season eagerly.
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Louisville basketball's dream rivalry renewed
The Cardinals' No. 1 matchup next season is clear, and it is the Arkansas Razorbacks. The fans have been begging for revenge on Coach Calipari, and now they will have a chance to exact it.
The Cardinals will face Arkansas on Dec. 3, but the silver lining of this massive blockbuster showdown is Coach Cal vs. Louisville. The Cardinals have an 8-19 record against the former Kentucky head coach, and during his 15 seasons with the Wildcats, they were just 3-13. Louisville and Arkansas will be one of the best games of the year, as multiple 5-stars will be showcased in this matchup. The fan's prayers were answered, and now Louisville has a glaring opportunity to get revenge on John Calipari.
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