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Louisville Cardinals football: See all the photos from the 2023 college football season

Jeff Brohm returned home to the University of Louisville, bringing new enthusiasm into the program and setting big expectations for the Cardinals.

Keep updated with the season or relive your favorite moments from the first year of the Brohm era.

Nov. 25: Kentucky 38, Louisville 31

  • Record: 10-2.

  • Rankings: US LBM Coaches Poll: 14; AP poll: 15; College Football Playoff: 14

  • Game Recap: Louisville lost to Kentucky in the Governor's Cup for a fifth straight year. The Cardinals will have plenty to work on ahead of the ACC title game.

  • C.L. Brown: Jeff Brohm has had virtually all the answers in leading Louisville this college football season. He ran out of gas in regular-season finale vs. UK.

L&N Stadium with full of football fans as the Cardinals and Wildcats faced off for the Governor's Cup on Saturday afternoon at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Nov. 25, 2023.
L&N Stadium with full of football fans as the Cardinals and Wildcats faced off for the Governor's Cup on Saturday afternoon at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Nov. 25, 2023.
Kentucky's Barion Brown (7) high stepped for some yardage during first half action as the Cardinals and Wildcats faced off for the Governor's Cup on Saturday afternoon at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Nov. 25, 2023.
Kentucky's Barion Brown (7) high stepped for some yardage during first half action as the Cardinals and Wildcats faced off for the Governor's Cup on Saturday afternoon at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Nov. 25, 2023.
Louisville cheerleaders celebrated after a Louisville score during first half action as the Cardinals and Wildcats faced off for the Governor's Cup on Saturday afternoon at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Nov. 25, 2023.
Louisville cheerleaders celebrated after a Louisville score during first half action as the Cardinals and Wildcats faced off for the Governor's Cup on Saturday afternoon at L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. Nov. 25, 2023.
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm congratulates Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops after the Wildcats beat Louisville 38-31 Saturday and retaining the Governor's Cup. It was Brohm's first Governor's Cup game as head coach for UofL. Nov. 24, 2023
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm congratulates Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops after the Wildcats beat Louisville 38-31 Saturday and retaining the Governor's Cup. It was Brohm's first Governor's Cup game as head coach for UofL. Nov. 24, 2023

Nov. 18: Louisville 38, Miami 31

Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Kevin Coleman (3) runs with the football for a touchdown ahead of Miami Hurricanes safety Kamren Kinchens (5) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Kevin Coleman (3) runs with the football for a touchdown ahead of Miami Hurricanes safety Kamren Kinchens (5) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) is tackled short of the end zone by Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Xavier Restrepo (7) is tackled short of the end zone by Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm is photographed with The Schnellenberger Trophy after winning the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm is photographed with The Schnellenberger Trophy after winning the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) runs with the football for a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes linebacker K.J. Cloyd (23) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) runs with the football for a touchdown against Miami Hurricanes linebacker K.J. Cloyd (23) during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 9: Louisville 31, Virginia 24

A host of U of L defenders brought down Virginia's Malik Washington (4) during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 9, 2023.
A host of U of L defenders brought down Virginia's Malik Washington (4) during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 9, 2023.
U of L's Jawhar Jordan (25) eludes Virginia defenders during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 9, 2023.
U of L's Jawhar Jordan (25) eludes Virginia defenders during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 9, 2023.
Louisville’s Joey Gatewood, #84, celebrates with his team after he scored a touchdown against Virginia in L & N Stadium. 
Nov. 9, 2023
Louisville’s Joey Gatewood, #84, celebrates with his team after he scored a touchdown against Virginia in L & N Stadium. Nov. 9, 2023
U of L versus Virginia at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 9, 2023.
U of L versus Virginia at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Nov. 9, 2023.

Nov. 4: Louisville 34, Virginia Tech 3

Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) looks for room to run against Virginia Tech. Nov.4, 2023.
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Chris Bell (0) looks for room to run against Virginia Tech. Nov.4, 2023.
Louisville's Jeff Brohm during a timeout in the game against Virginia Tech. Nov. 4, 2023
Louisville's Jeff Brohm during a timeout in the game against Virginia Tech. Nov. 4, 2023
Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Guerendo (23) breaks away for a fourth-quarter touchdown run against Virginia Tech. Guerendo had three touchdowns. Nov.4, 2023.
Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Guerendo (23) breaks away for a fourth-quarter touchdown run against Virginia Tech. Guerendo had three touchdowns. Nov.4, 2023.
Brecklyn Brewer and Kinslei Wieber before the Cards' game against Virginia Tech Saturday. Nov.4, 2023.
Brecklyn Brewer and Kinslei Wieber before the Cards' game against Virginia Tech Saturday. Nov.4, 2023.

Oct. 28: Louisville 23, Duke 0

Duke WR Jordan Moore (8) was unable to haul in a pass against the U of L defense during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.
Duke WR Jordan Moore (8) was unable to haul in a pass against the U of L defense during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.
U of L versus Duke at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.
U of L versus Duke at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.
U of L's Gilbert Frierson (13) celebrated after getting an interception against Duke during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.
U of L's Gilbert Frierson (13) celebrated after getting an interception against Duke during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.
Duke's Jeremiah Hasley (85) was unable to haul in a pass aginst U of L's Devin Neal (27) during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.
Duke's Jeremiah Hasley (85) was unable to haul in a pass aginst U of L's Devin Neal (27) during their game at the L&N Stadium in Louisville, Ky. on Oct. 28, 2023.

Oct. 14: Pittsburgh 38, Louisville 21

Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) runs with the ball against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) and defensive lineman Dayon Hayes (50) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) runs with the ball against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) and defensive lineman Dayon Hayes (50) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm (left) and Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (right) talk at mid-field before their teams play at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm (left) and Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (right) talk at mid-field before their teams play at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Louisville running back Isaac Guerendo (23) celebrates a touchdown next to Pittsburgh linebacker Braylan Lovelace (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Louisville running back Isaac Guerendo (23) celebrates a touchdown next to Pittsburgh linebacker Braylan Lovelace (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) leads the team onto the field to play the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 7: Louisville 33, Notre Dame 20

Fans packed L&N Stadium as the Louisville Cardinals kicked off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
Fans packed L&N Stadium as the Louisville Cardinals kicked off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023.
Louisville's Devin Neal (27) celebrated after picking off a pass from Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman during second half action as the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 33-20 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Louisville's Devin Neal (27) celebrated after picking off a pass from Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman during second half action as the Louisville Cardinals defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 33-20 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Louisville defensive players celebrated a stop on 3rd down as the Cardinals defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 33-20 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Louisville defensive players celebrated a stop on 3rd down as the Cardinals defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 33-20 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Louisville's Gilbert Frierson (13) celebrated at midfield as time wound down on the Louisville Cardinals defeat of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 33-20 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
Louisville's Gilbert Frierson (13) celebrated at midfield as time wound down on the Louisville Cardinals defeat of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 33-20 on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023

Sept. 29: Louisville 13, N.C. State 10

Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) looks to pass as North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) defends during the second half at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Louisville Cardinals won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) looks to pass as North Carolina State Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson (11) defends during the second half at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Louisville Cardinals won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws the ball away before he can be sacked by during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Louisville Cardinals won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws the ball away before he can be sacked by during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Louisville Cardinals won 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a pass to Louisville Cardinals tight end Nate Kurisky (85) during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws a pass to Louisville Cardinals tight end Nate Kurisky (85) during the first half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm watches the coin toss prior to the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm watches the coin toss prior to the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports

Sept. 23: Louisville 56, Boston College 28

Louisville football team came out against Boston College Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium.
Sept. 23, 2023
Louisville football team came out against Boston College Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium. Sept. 23, 2023
Louisville’s Maurice Turner gets a first down against Boston College’s Amari Jackson Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium.
Sept. 23, 2023
Louisville’s Maurice Turner gets a first down against Boston College’s Amari Jackson Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium. Sept. 23, 2023
Louisville’s Jack Plummer throws a ball against Boston College Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium.
Sept. 23, 2023
Louisville’s Jack Plummer throws a ball against Boston College Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium. Sept. 23, 2023
Louisville cheerleaders performed against Boston College Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium.
Sept. 23, 2023
Louisville cheerleaders performed against Boston College Saturday afternoon in L & N Stadium. Sept. 23, 2023

Sept. 16: Louisville 21, Indiana 14

Louisville Cardinals defensive back Gilbert Frierson (13) celebrates Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-14.
Louisville Cardinals defensive back Gilbert Frierson (13) celebrates Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-14.
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) rushes into the end zone for a touchdown past Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals lead at the half against the against the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-0.
Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) rushes into the end zone for a touchdown past Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals lead at the half against the against the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-0.
Indiana Hoosiers running back Jaylin Lucas (12) is tackled by Louisville Cardinals defensive back Devin Neal (27) on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-14.
Indiana Hoosiers running back Jaylin Lucas (12) is tackled by Louisville Cardinals defensive back Devin Neal (27) on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-14.
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals lead at the half against the against the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-0.
Louisville Cardinals quarterback Jack Plummer (13) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, during the game Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Louisville Cardinals lead at the half against the against the Indiana Hoosiers, 21-0.

Sept. 7: Louisville 56, Murray State 0

Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm ran onto the field for his first home game before facing off against Murray State on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm ran onto the field for his first home game before facing off against Murray State on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) celebrated after running 72 yards for a score against the Murray State defense during first half action on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) celebrated after running 72 yards for a score against the Murray State defense during first half action on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Louisville fans were happy all night long as their Cardinals crushed the Murray State 56-0 in Jeff Brohm's home coaching debut on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Louisville fans were happy all night long as their Cardinals crushed the Murray State 56-0 in Jeff Brohm's home coaching debut on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

Sept. 1: Louisville 39, Georgia Tech 34

Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer (13) works in the pocket against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer (13) works in the pocket against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm stands on a stage near the Old Leather Helmet trophy after an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm stands on a stage near the Old Leather Helmet trophy after an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Sep 1, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) hauls in a touchdown pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) hauls in a touchdown pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) runs after a catch against the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) runs after a catch against the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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