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Podcast: Locked On Louisville - Daily Podcast On Louisville Cardinals Football & Basketball
Episode: REACTION: Louisville will be TESTED EARLY in 2026 season | Jeff Brohm's Cardinals MUST start strong
Description: Louisville Cardinals face critical early hurdles in the newly released 2026 football schedule—can they finally secure their first College Football Playoff berth? Dalton Pence breaks down why a strong start against Ole Miss and SMU is essential, dissecting the schedule’s toughest stretches and the impact of transfer portal-driven roster changes. The conversation spotlights key matchups, how missing games against conference heavyweights like Miami and Clemson could play in Louisville’s favor, and why avoiding early losses is non-negotiable for playoff hopes.Shifting to basketball, Dalton Pence reacts to the Cardinals’ 31-point blowout loss to Duke, raising fresh co...