Louisville Cardinals
2024 Season Results

Louisville Cardinals — 2024 Season Review

The Louisville Cardinals completed the 2024 season with a 9-4 overall record under head coach Jeff Brohm, navigating a solid campaign as a member of the ACC. The program averaged 36.5 points per game while allowing 24.1 points per contest across 13 games.

Notable victories on the season included a 62-0 victory at home against Austin Peay Governors, a 49-14 victory at home against Jacksonville State Gamecocks, and a 37-9 victory at home against Pittsburgh Panthers. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

On the other side of the ledger, the Louisville Cardinals absorbed a narrow 35-38 defeat to Stanford Cardinal and a narrow 24-31 defeat to Notre Dame Fighting Irish. These results, while disappointing, provided valuable experience for a program focused on continued improvement.

In ACC play, the Louisville Cardinals compiled a 5-3 conference record across 8 league contests. Conference matchups tested the Louisville program's depth and preparation week after week throughout the 2024 schedule.

The season concluded with a postseason appearance: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl: W 35-34. The bowl experience served as both a reward for the regular season and a launching point for the program's ambitions heading into the following year.

At home, the Louisville Cardinals went 4-2, while posting a 4-2 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense found its stride as the season progressed, scoring 257 points in the second half of the schedule compared to 217 in the first half. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 24.1 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the Louisville Cardinals posted a 9-4 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team outperformed opponents with a scoring margin of +12.4 points per game. These results positioned the program for future success.