Not many defensive coordinators could have survived a season like Louisville ’s Ron English had last year. The Cardinals backtracked from being one of the best units in the ACC during the 2023 season to one of its most inconsistent a year ago.

They’re No. 1 in total defense in the league through two games this season and rank No. 11 nationally allowing just 206.5 yards per game. That may or may not hold up statistically speaking, given that U of L is one of four ACC teams that has not yet played a Power Four team.

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