Way-too-early Louisville football 2026 game-by-game predictions

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One of the toughest schedules in the country is Florida State’s. The Seminoles have SMU in Week 2, then travel to Alabama in Week 3, host Virginia in Week 5, then travel to Louisville in Week 6, and then host Miami in Week 7. With the Cardinals sandwiched between UVA and their in-state rival, Miami, the Cardinals should feel good about this matchup.

Louisville stole one of their top wide receivers in Lawayne McCoy, and the Cardinals are simply the better team. Florida State finished 13th in the ACC last season, and as the Cardinals' explosive offense continues to gel, Louisville will move on to win its fifth straight.

Louisville improves to 5-1 on the season and 4-0 in conference play.

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