Louisville, KY – The Louisville Cardinals football team finished the season at No. 15 in the final College Football Playoff rankings. The Cardinals (10-3, 7-1 ACC) lost to No. 4 Florida State in the ACC Championship Game on Saturday night.
Despite the loss, Louisville had a strong season. The Cardinals won 10 games for the first time since 2016, and they won their first ACC Atlantic Division title since 2019.
Louisville’s offense struggled against Florida State, but the defense played well. The Cardinals held the Seminoles to just 219 yards of total offense.
The Cardinals were led by quarterback Malik Cunningham, who threw for 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns this season. Cunningham also rushed for 500 yards and six touchdowns.
Running back Malik Williams was also a key player for the Cardinals. Williams rushed for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.
The Cardinals’ defense was led by linebacker Monty Montgomery, who had 100 tackles this season. Montgomery also had 10 sacks and five interceptions.
Louisville will now await its bowl game destination. The Cardinals are expected to be selected to a New Year’s Six bowl game.
Here is the final College Football Playoff rankings:
Georgia
Michigan
TCU
Florida State
Alabama
Utah
Washington
Texas
Penn State
Oregon
Notre Dame
Baylor
Oklahoma State
Tennessee
Louisville
Cincinnati
Arkansas
Kansas State
NC State
Purdue
UCLA
Mississippi State
Arizona State
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Looking Ahead: Playoff Implications
As the regular season winds down, every game becomes crucial for Louisville. The team must maintain its focus and momentum to solidify its standing in the rankings and make a compelling case for a playoff berth. The football world will be watching as the Cardinals aim to continue their upward trajectory and potentially make a deep postseason run.
The Fiesta Bowl and the Peach Bowl will host the College Football Playoff semifinals on December 31. On January 9, the College Football Playoff title game will take place at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium.
Conclusion
Louisville’s No. 15 ranking in the College Football Playoff standings is a testament to the team’s hard work, skill, and determination throughout the season. As they continue their journey, the Cardinals have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the college football landscape and etch their names in the annals of the sport’s history.