Louisville football faces North Carolina with key players to watch
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Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Louisville football, now under head coach Jeff Brohm, travels to North Carolina on November 7, aiming to extend a winning streak to five games. The Cardinals recently achieved bowl eligibility after a 44-17 victory over Georgia Tech. North Carolina, struggling with only one home win this season, is looking to build on a recent 38-21 win over UConn. Key players include Louisville's Tre Richardson, who has excelled in both rushing and receiving roles, and linebacker Stanquan Clark, who leads the defense in tackles. This matchup marks the first meeting between the programs since 2017.
- •Louisville is 3-2 on the road against UNC historically.
- •Tre Richardson leads Louisville with 685 receiving yards and significant rushing stats.
- •Stanquan Clark has 64 tackles this season for Louisville.
- •Louisville needs to keep winning to stay in ACC title contention.
- •This is Bobby Petrino's first game against his former team, Louisville.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Louisville football vs. North Carolina storylines, players to watch
"Jeff Brohm's Louisville Cardinals will go back on the road to play North Carolina. Here are storylines, players to watch in the Week 11 ACC contest.
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