Louisville football’s tighter-than-expected win over James Madison Friday night, 28-14 , was about more than a spunky Group of 5 foe that beat a pair of ACC teams — Virginia and North Carolina — the previous two seasons.

No, this was a reckoning that was bound to happen as the constant roster churn each season finally appeared to catch up to the Cardinals.

Since coach Jeff Brohm took the helm ahead of the 2023 season, U of L has led the ACC in transfers by a wide margin. And that’s even after finishing fourth behind North Carolina (40), California (38) and Wake Forest (35) in Class of 2025 signings.

Friday’s game made it clear the Cards need more time to gel on offense. Brohm might rethink pulling his starters after just one half in lieu of running up the score as he did in the o

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