The State of Louisville

Report: Louisville football to hire Vince Marrow as GM - The State of Louisville Louisville football hires its rivals best recruiter as General Manager.

I guess we are actually hitting publish on this one, finally.

YouTube video by The State of Louisville Kentucky's TOUGHEST Course? Louisville Links Ep. 01

“All I heard was trash talk in the group text today”

Can two former football players take down a former college golfer? 🏌️ 👀

Watch now as the guys hit Nevel Meade!

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The Kentucky Derby: Decadent, Depraved, Still Going Strong There's nothing in sports like The Kentucky Derby. In its 151st rendition, Presley Meyer details why it still dominates the world today.

The Kentucky Derby: Decadent, Depraved… Still Going Strong

Yes, it’s still a beautiful, messy beast. And its brand is stronger than ever.

YouTube video by The State of Louisville Louisville’s Post-Spring Haul Is WILD

🚨NEW FTPS POD‼️

Just in time for the weekend, the guys jump in to discuss

👊🏼PORTAL KOMBAT💥
🤨Defensive Depth
📈NFL Draft Recap
🦍What are you talking about?

AND MORE!!!

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YouTube video by The State of Louisville Analytics Expert Evan Miyakawa on Why Louisville’s Future Is Bright

Louisville basketball has leaned into analytics to assemble a championship caliber team

This week, @evanmiya.bsky.social joined us to talk roster construction

- How the 2025-26 roster is different
- A new Card who the analytics LOVE
- Projecting the future of the ACC
& more!

YouTube video by The State of Louisville Inside Louisville’s Spring Portal Strategy

New episode of From the Pink Seats to start your weekend!

It’s the first portal update episode!

YouTube video by The State of Louisville FINAL RUN: Why Kasean Pryor’s Return Is Massive

You didn’t think we forgot, did ya?

Roster Breakdown: Why Louisville's Offense Could Be Top 10 in 2025 In this episode of the Starting Five02 Podcast, Roman Kelly is joined by Raashaan Myers (Wake Up 502) to break down Louisville basketball's 2025-26 roster status, portal strategy, and why the Cards might not be done adding talent just yet. Roster analysis, positional battles, portal predictions, and why Pat Kelsey’s bag might still have some tricks left. 03:30 - Building the 2025-26 Roster 04:50 - Portal Moves So Far 09:45 - Why the Cards Aren’t Done Yet 11:30 - Fru vs. Khalifa Starting Spot Debate 13:45 - Kasean Pryor’s Fit If He Returns 16:00 - Switchable Lineups & Frontcourt Versatility 18:10 - Fru’s Potential and Defensive Concerns? 27:50 - Mikel Brown Jr.’s Two-Way Game 30:00 - Culture + Continuity: Year 2 Under Kelsey 31:15 - Can This Be a Top 10 Offense? 33:00 - Final Thoughts + What’s Still to Come #LouisvilleBasketball #GoCards – Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stateoflouisville https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou – 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) “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

🎙️New Starting Five02 Podcast is LIVE!🎙️

@romeybean.bsky.social & Rahsaan Myers discuss portal wins for Louisville, where the roster stands & what's next for PK & staff.

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Miller Moss Impresses, Running Backs Dominate | Spring Game Reactions 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. Tap in, Cards fans! 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 – Stay Connected: https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou – 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

🚨 NEW FTPS POD 🚨

🔴 Comparing offensive identity to past seasons
🔴 Depth, surprises & missing pieces
🔴 WR room review
🔴 Secondary standouts
🔴 Portal losses
🔴 Transfer wishlist

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YouTube video by The State of Louisville 25 RUNS. Then An 11-1 Loss. Louisville’s Craziest Weekend Yet.

GAMEDAY!!

@mattsefcovic.bsky.social & Terry talk through recent big wins, managing tough losses & preparing for the back of the schedule.

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2025-2026 ACC Basketball Offseason Roster Tracker The 2025-2026 college basketball season will be here before you know. Until then, we have you're ACC Basketball roster tracker, updated daily.

It's been a busy couple of weeks for the ACC.

Who's at the top?
Which team has reloaded?
Who are the early favorites to win ACC POY?

Tap in!

Part 2-2 things to watch

Can of Cardnale being held up in front of L&N Cardinal stadium

Bad day to be a beer

YouTube video by The State of Louisville Louisville’s Spring Game: 3 Things to Watch (Part 1)

It’s. Gameday 😤

We’ve been locked in all spring covering everything top to bottom.

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Ep 181 - Ramon Puryear
Ep 182 - Spring Notes + NFL Draft
Ep 183 - Closer look at spring football
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Montrezl Harrell returns for The Ville TBT team Former Louisville basketball star Montrezl Harrell is back in the fold for year three.

HE’S BAAAAACKKK

Montrezl Harrell joins Russ Smith on TBT’s The Ville for 2025

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2025-2026 ACC Basketball Offseason Roster Tracker The 2025-2026 college basketball season will be here before you know. Until then, we have you're ACC Basketball roster tracker, updated daily.

NEW: ACC Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker

Breaking down every ACC team:

- Who is staying
- Who is leaving
- Who is transferring in
- ACC Power Rankings
- ACC POTY Rankings

and more ⬇️

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YouTube video by The State of Louisville The Best Backcourt in The ACC? | Louisville Basketball’s Transfer Portal Haul

NEW: Does Louisville have the best backcourt in the ACC?

We’re breaking it all down from Derby City Gaming
- Roster moves
- Portal strategy
- Who stays, who goes?
- What the Cards still need to add.

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Louisville basketball lands ACC Star Isaac McKneely Pat Kelsey and the Louisville basketball program continued its heater, adding another star transfer. Presley Meyer details the addition.

BREAKING: Louisville just landed UVA transfer Isaac McKneely

Pat Kelsey and Co will sign three of the best guards in the portal alongside No. 1 PG Mikel Brown

Instant reaction HERE

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YouTube video by The State of Louisville Cal Series Win, ACC Standings, and Virginia Tech Recap | 3rd & Central

🚨New 3rd & Central🚨

A lot to catch up on in this episode. Let’s get to it!

📄 Current resume breakdown
🐻 Louisville got back on track with a series win over California
🫀Cardiac Cards strike again!
🦅 Previewing the upcoming weekend with BC

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Louisville basketball commit breakdown: Ryan Conwell Louisville basketball solidifies itself as the most exciting backcourt in the country with the addition of Xavier transfer Ryan Conwell.

New: The addition of Ryan Conwell gives Louisville basketball the most exciting backcourt in the game

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A tweet announcing a new commitment from Ryan Conwell to Louisville basketball

Ryan Conwell is a Card!!

YouTube video by The State of Louisville Louisville Lands Adrian Wooley | Transfer Portal Updates

NEW: Adrian Wooley is the first Louisville transfer commit of the 2025-26 season

How Pat Kelsey and the Cards can build one of the best back courts in the COUNTRY

Starting Five02 now on YouTube

(Audio only coming soon)

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Graphic showing Koren Johnson indicating that he’s entering the transfer portal

As per Joe Tipton

Koren Johnson now officially entering the transfer portal

Louisville football schedule update announcing they will play James Madison University on Friday, September 5

University of Louisville announce a schedule update for their upcoming game against James Madison.

The game will be moved up a day to be played Friday Sept 5th.
The Cards now have three Friday games in the upcoming season

Payton Cook taking a photo with Louisville wide receivers coach Deion Branch

The ‘26 class continues to grow as Louisville lands a commitment from 4 star WR Payton Cook.
Cook is a top 300 ranked player in the country

YouTube video by The State of Louisville Louisville Got a Good One in Evan Hampton

Louisville keeps stacking talent, and one of the biggest additions is Evan Hampton.

A four-star running back out of Owensboro, Hampton had programs like Penn State and Michigan making a late push, but he is staying home.