Can I interest any one in the Louisville Cardinals to make the College Football Playoffs in 2026?

Louisville would need to go 2–2 against SMU, Florida State, Ole Miss and Georgia Tech and they are in the Playoffs. 

Former Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz is the man under center. I could absolutely see it based off of this cupcake schedule.

This was brought up on Brandon walkers debut show . They brought up a great point of how Louisville 2 toughest games are in September. And they’ll more than likely split the 2. Good darkhorse pick for sure.

The Louisville vs Ole Miss game to start the season is effectively a Playoff elimination game (for the loser).

4 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

Can I interest any one in the Louisville Cardinals to make the College Football Playoffs in 2026?

Louisville would need to go 2–2 against SMU, Florida State, Ole Miss and Georgia Tech and they are in the Playoffs. 

Former Ohio State QB Lincoln Kienholz is the man under center. I could absolutely see it based off of this cupcake schedule.

Don't see the ACC getting more then one team in especially a two loss team 

Their nonconference schedule is tougher than tech or IU

8 hours ago, Glass Joe said:

The Louisville vs Ole Miss game to start the season is effectively a Playoff elimination game (for the loser).

100%

They will need to go 11-1 regular season, because they will have ACC title game. 

If they are 10-2, then have to win ACC title game to have realistic shot to get in ... 

IMO, they need to beat Ole Miss to begin season. 

9 hours ago, Glass Joe said:

The Louisville vs Ole Miss game to start the season is effectively a Playoff elimination game (for the loser).

I think that game is a tell for Ole miss fans about there coach and future