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Louisville Football Aims High in 2026 Opener
7 Sep
Summary
- Louisville football begins 2026 season against Ole Miss.
- The team is ranked 24th in the AP Poll, highest since 2017.
- This is the only ranked vs. ranked matchup of Week 1.
The Louisville football team commences its 2026 campaign this Sunday night, facing the No. 9/10 Ole Miss Rebels in the Music City Kickoff. This highly anticipated game is the sole ranked versus ranked matchup scheduled for Week 1.
Currently ranked 24th in the AP Poll, the Cardinals are experiencing their first preseason AP ranking since 2017. Head Coach Jeff Brohm leads Louisville into his fourth season, holding a 28-12 record.
This historic meeting is only the second between Louisville and Ole Miss, with the Rebels winning the previous encounter 43-24 in 2021. Louisville's overall record against top-10 opponents is 9-29-1, but they are 2-2 under Brohm.
Notably, Louisville is one of seven programs to achieve at least nine wins in a Power Four/Five conference over the past three years. Running back Isaac Brown set a national benchmark last season, averaging 8.8 yards per carry.
