Louisville football players expect playoff-caliber season in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 9:11 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Louisville football players Lance Robinson and Clev Lubin expressed confidence in the team's potential for a successful 2026 season. Both players highlighted the Cardinals' strong performance against playoff teams from last season, their wins against Miami and James Madison. Lubin stressed the importance of avoiding letdowns this year and pointed to North Carolina transfer Tyler Thompson as a key defensive addition. The Cardinals will aim to set the tone for the season in their opener against Mississippi.
- •Lance Robinson and Clev Lubin believe in a playoff-caliber team.
- •Cardinals defeated Miami and James Madison last season.
- •Lubin emphasizes avoiding past season letdowns.
- •Tyler Thompson is expected to be a defensive standout.
- •Louisville opens the season against Mississippi.
- 9:11 AMYahoo Sports — Louisville football stars believe Cardinals have playoff-caliber team
"Louisville football players Lance Robinson and Clev Lubin believe the Cardinals have a playoff-caliber team poised for a special season in 2026.
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