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Podcast: Locked On Louisville - Daily Podcast On Louisville Cardinals Football & Basketball
Episode: TOO LOW: Louisville Cardinals ranked #15 in first CFP poll | Are committee's metrics FLAWED?
Description: The Louisville Cardinals sit at number 15 in the first College Football Playoff rankings—a placement that has national media members and neutral fans questioning the committee's logic. Host Dalton Pence breaks down why the Cardinals are undervalued compared to teams like Texas Tech, ranked seven spots higher despite weaker metrics in strength of record and quality wins. With Louisville's lone loss coming in overtime to a ranked opponent while outgaining them by over 150 yards, the case for a higher ranking becomes even more compelling.The Cardinals face California as 20.5-point favorites in a crucial Saturday night matchup wh...