Louisville football is in the middle of a spring transfer portal storm. The Cards are in a full-on roster shuffle, with big names entering their name into the portal, to late pickups from NC State and San Jose State.

We break down recent transfers, commits, and what it means for Jeff Brohm’s squad going forward.

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1:15 – Key Players Who Entered The Portal: Austin Collins, Izayah Cummings

6:20 – New Commits: NC State’s Dacari Collins & SJSU’s TreyShun Hurry

9:50 – Wide Receiver Room Turnaround

12:00 – Hidden Portal Gem: Tight End CJ Jacobsen?

15:00 – Depth Moves: Rod Green & Justin Beadles Add Size

18:45 – National Drama: Nico Iamaleava’s Move to UCLA

22:00 – QB Trade? Tennessee & UCLA’s WILD Swap

30:00 – Final Thoughts: Portal Closes Friday. Who’s Next?

#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

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The State of Louisville is the home of 3 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond.

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

In this episode, Vince and Keith break down all the biggest takeaways from Louisville Football’s 2025 Spring Game: from Miller Moss’ control under center, to the dominance of the run game, breakout defenders, and what the team might still be missing heading into the portal window.

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02:00 – Spring Game Atmosphere

06:30 – Miller Moss Breakdown: Smart Passes, Leadership, Expectations

08:30 – Offensive Identity: Comparing Past Seasons’ Styles

10:00 – Run Game Dominance: Isaac Brown, Duke Watson & the RB Room

12:00 – Depth, Surprises & Missing Pieces on the O-Line

14:00 – QB’s: Deuce Adams, Backup Battles & Play Calling

16:00 – WR Room Review: Lacy Breaks Out, Portal Needs?

22:30 – Secondary Standouts

25:00 – Cooper Ranvier Shoutout

27:00 – Portal Losses: Austin Collins & JoJo Stone

31:00 – Transfer Wishlist: WR & TE Targets + Dream Gets

36:00 – Final Thoughts: Offseason Plans & What’s Next

#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 3 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond.

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

Your From the Pink Seats crew delivers an in-depth breakdown of Louisville's spring football practice and the latest recruiting updates. They discuss the offensive line's progress and injuries, the quarterback competition between Brady Allen and Deuce Adams, and the impact of new wide receivers coach Deion Branch.

Tune in for all the stats, takes, and insights you need!

7:11 – Spring Football: Offensive Line Discussion

11:12 – Defensive Line and Overall Impressions

15:02 – Quarterback Battles: Allen, and Adams

18:12 – Special Teams Focus

20:12 – Wide Receivers and Coach Deion Branch

27:39 – Recruiting News: Joel Ervin Decommits, Kevontay Hugan Commits

41:16 – "What Are You Talking About?"

53:11 – Final Thoughts and Announcements

#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

Your From The Pink Seats crew is back, and we’re diving deep into Louisville football’s recruiting surge, breaking down the latest commits, including 4-star corner Jaydin Broadnax and running back Evan Hampton. We discuss how Louisville is locking down elite talent and tackle the future of ACC football, conference realignment rumors, and what it all means for the Cards.

Tune in for all the stats, takes, and insights you need!

0:38 – Intro

18:30 – Louisville Football’s Recruiting Explosion

19:50 – 4 Star RB Evan Hampton Commits to Louisville

22:10 – St. X Duo: Marlon Harbin & Karsten Busch Breakdown

27:05 – 3 Star OT Joel Irvin: The Next Mekhi Becton?

31:55 – Jaydin Broadnax, 4 Star Corner

35:40 – The Brohm Effect: Why Louisville is Winning in Recruiting

39:15 – ACC Realignment & Lawsuit Settlements – What It Means for Louisville

44:10 – Carson Beck Drama in Miami – What’s Happening?

#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond.

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

Spring football is officially here! Keith and Vince break down their first impressions from Louisville’s open practices, highlighting key standouts, potential depth chart surprises, and what fans should expect. The guys dive into NFL Combine takeaways—who’s rising up draft boards, and could Tyler Shough sneak into the first round?

Tune in for all the stats, takes, and insights you need!

0:42 – Intro

1:18 – NFL Combine recap

3:40 – Quincy Riley’s performance & 40-yard dash

5:03 – Ashton Gillotte’s insane athleticism

8:07 – Tyler Shough’s draft stock skyrocketing; Breaking down his key tape & NFL potential

14:37 – Transition to Louisville Spring Ball

17:26 – Pete Nygra’s toughness & leadership

19:19 – QB1 battle: Miller Moss vs. Deuce Adams

23:49 – Tight end depth breakdown

29:00 – Defensive standouts: Antonio Harris & young DBs

37:26 – Recruiting buzz: High-profile prospects visiting Louisville

43:07 – Why Louisville’s coaching staff is elite at developing players

#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

The From The Pink Seats crew sits down with Louisville football’s own Ramon Puryear to talk about his journey, impact, and what’s next. From his time as a walk-on to becoming a key leader, Puryear shares insights on the program’s growth, the team’s culture, and his personal experience in the trenches. The guys also dive into Louisville’s future, key takeaways from last season, and what fans should expect in 2025.

Tune in for a must-hear conversation with a Louisville football legend!

0:13 – Intro & Welcoming Ramon Puryear

3:44 – Looking Back at the 2024 Season

4:58 – Defining Moment of Ramon’s College Career

6:07 – Touchdowns as a Defensive Lineman

8:10 – Stolen ACC Footballs

9:05 – Ramon’s Story; From Walk-On to Now

12:55 – Reflecting on Ramon’s High School Career

14:00 – Adjusting to Coaching Changes

19:02 – What’s Next For Ramon

#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond.

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

The From The Pink Seats crew is back for a new season, diving into everything you need to know about Louisville football in 2025. We break down Louisville’s biggest offseason storylines and what’s next for the program in 2025. From roster changes and key returning players to coaching staff adjustments and ACC competition, we’re diving deep into everything Card Nation needs to know.

Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!

0:36 – Intro & Offseason Storylines

4:35 – Overview of Brohm’s Press Conference

7:43 – Miller Moss Expectations

9:43 – Transfer Portal Impact on Offensive Linemen

12:00 – A New Era for The Cards

13:02 – Key Guys to Watch

15:50 – Can Pete Nygra & Austin Collins Take That Next Step in the Trenches?

18:56 – Vince’s Breakdown on What Coaches Look for in Young QB’s

25:25 – Moss’ Wide Receivers: “There’s still some work to do in the spring.”

31:39 – Worried about Corners & Safeties?

34:54 – Pop-Team? Guys We Think Will Standout in Spring Ball

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James

Your From the Pink Seats crew is back, with another edition of the 2024 Football season in review. They dissect the defensive backs and wide receivers, debate Quincy Riley’s up-and-down year, the communication breakdowns in the overall secondary, and the tackling prowess of the DBs. On the other side of the ball, they break down Ja'Corey Brooks’ style of play, Chris Bell's breakout season, and the surprising strength of the receivers' run blocking. Plus, they preview how new WR coach Deion Branch could impact the team.

Tune in for all the takes, stats, and predictions you need!

00:33 – Intro

5:52 – Wide receivers and defensive backs

06:58 – Secondary struggles and frustrations

12:19 – Transfer portal impact on defense efficacy

20:08 – Quincy Riley stat breakdown

21:04 – Something Louisville has done better than Notre Dame…

21:59 – Defensive backs grading

27:52 – Wide receiver breakdowns

32:05 – Chris Bell, “he's got the tools.”

39:21 – Deion Branch’s impact on the wide receiver room

43:38 – Final Grades for WR & DB Units

47:22 – The future of Spring ball & roster development

#LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards #502

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The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city.

In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.

Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!

The State of Louisville is the home of 4 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond:

From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)

Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)

3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)

Push Push (F1 Coverage)

“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim James