The Louisville Cardinals have had enough success in coach Jeff Brohm's first two seasons that newcomers to the program can't wait to do their part knowing the high expectations for this program.

“This feels a little different,” said defensive lineman Clev Lubin, who had 9 1/2 sacks in one season at Coastal Carolina. “Definitely a little bit more excitement for this year looking at what we have as a group and the success this program has had the last few years."

The Cardinals went 9-4 last season with a win at Clemson, and all four losses came by seven points or less. Two of those came to Notre Dame and SMU, both College Football Playoff teams. They start this season picked to finish fifth in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Brohm has 10 starters back and a quarterback among his nine porta

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