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UCF’s running back room looked a lot different this spring following the graduation of Myles Montgomery and Jaden Nixon.  After the Knights reset the

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Scott Frost excited by UCF’s deep running back room after spring

UCF running backs coach Jimmy Beal met with reporters following a recent spring practice to discuss the Knights’ revamped running back room, which is

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Jimmy Beal sees more dynamic ability in UCF’s running back room

UCF head coach Scott Frost joined Voice of the Knights Marc Daniels on Tuesday at the Waterford Lakes Ale House for a special spring edition of

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Scott Frost recaps spring: UCF ‘pretty clearly better’ across most of roster

Duke Watson has something to prove.  After flashing big-play ability early in his career at Louisville before injuries slowed him last season, the

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Duke Watson says UCF “felt like home” from the start

Over a year and some change ago, Louisville running back Keyjuan Brown had played his last game in a Cardinals uniform.   He was headed to Boise

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Keyjuan Brown stuck with Chris Barclay, and now it's paying off

When UCF general manager Trent Mossbrucker was asked recently which additions he’s personally most excited about from UCF’s 2026 transfer portal

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Why UCF GM Trent Mossbrucker is excited about Alonza Barnett and Duke Watson

UCF enters the 2026 season with a completely new look at running back following the graduation of primary contributors Myles Montgomery and Jaden

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Duke Watson (26) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Scott Frost excited about UCF's rebuilt RB room, headlined by Duke Watson, Landen Chambers

The NCAA Division 1 Transfer Portal opened for a two-week period on Jan 2.  With a smaller high school recruiting class and an exodus of close to 30

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2026 UCF Football Transfer Portal Tracker

Kentucky had to address tailback in a big way this offseason in the transfer portal. That meant double-dipping at the position. The Cats got on the

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Kentucky Target Board: What the current transfer portal running back market looks like

Louisville running back Duke Watson has announced his intent to enter the transfer portal.   The sophomore appeared in 19 career games for the

Nov 30, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Duke Watson (26) carries the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Louisville RB Duke Watson plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal

Louisville RB Duke Watson plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, per On3's Pete Nakos. Watson was a member of the 2024 recruiting class.  Watson

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Louisville RB Duke Watson plans to enter NCAA transfer portal

With the 2025 Louisville football season officially behind us, it’s time to grade each position group.   The Cardinals ultimately finished the

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) and wide receiver Antonio Meeks (15) celebrate a touchdown pass against the Toledo Rockets during the third quarter of the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Louisville football 2025 position grades: Offense

The college football transfer portal doesn’t open until January 2, but Louisville has already seen movement following the conclusion of the season,

Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) celebrates with fans in the end zone after a big fourth quarter touchdown run against James Madison during the Cards' second college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.ouisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) celebrates with fans in the end zone after a big fourth quarter touchdown run against James Madison during the Cards' second college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. © Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) celebrates with fans in the end zone after a big fourth quarter touchdown run against James Madison during the Cards' second college football game Friday September 5, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.© Matt Stone/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

What are Louisville's priorities entering the transfer portal?

Typically, something that starts with “in memorium” or “obituary” is preceded by a death. Well, the Louisville football program is still very much

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm raises the trophy after defeating the Toledo Rockets in the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

Obituary: The 2025 Louisville football season

Louisville looks to enter 2026 with a Boca Raton Bowl win over Toledo. The Cardinals and Rockets both finished the regular season with an 8-4 record

Louisville Cardinals running back Braxton Jennings (46) runs for a gain against Kentucky as the Louisville Cardinals football team dominated the Wildcats 41-0 Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Keys: Louisville takes on Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl

Who says bowl games are meaningless?   Louisville and Toledo are set to kick off in the Bush’s Beans Boca Raton Bowl next Tuesday, and from an

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets defensive tackle Martez Poynter (8) reacts after being called for a penalty during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Washington State Cougars won 28-7. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

At a glance: Louisville to face Toledo, one of nation's best defenses, in Boca Raton Bowl

With the transfer portal officially open, it's a good time to launch the Louisville football 2026 offseason roster tracker.  Below is a chart

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Kentucky (5-6, 2-6) is stepping out of conference play to end the 2025 regular season. The Wildcats will be looking to sweep the non-conference on

Louisville’s coach Jeff Brohm brings his team out onto the field against Virginia at L&N Stadium Saturday. Oct. 4, 2025. © Scott Utterback/Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Scouting Report: Louisville Cardinals

Louisville may need to host open tryouts to field a football team against Kentucky. Okay, that is a bit over the top, but it isn't too far from the

Louisville Cardinals' senior wide receiver Chris Bell (0) during a recent practice on August 4, 2025 before the start of the 2025 football season. In 2024, Bell had 43 receptions for 737 yards with four touchdowns. He averaged 17.1 yards per catch.

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Injuries Add Up for Louisville and Kentucky Ahead of Governor's Cup

A decimated and ailing Louisville football team went on the road for the final time this season and now drops to 7-4 entering the final week of the

Nov 22, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs wide receiver Jordan Hudson (2) celebrates after he scores a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

How it happened: SMU stomps Louisville 38-6

Louisville's costly mistakes led to a 20-19 loss to Clemson. The Cards drop to 7-3 after an embarrassing amount of penalties, time management issues,

Louisville Cardinals kicker Cooper Ranvier (36) reacts after missing a three-point field goal attempt that could have given the Cards the lead late in the fourth quarter as Clemson edged Louisville 20-19 at L&N Stadium Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The Cards are now 7-3.

Self-inflicted mistakes cost Louisville against Clemson

For the first time since returning to his alma mater, Louisville has lost back-to-back home games under Jeff Brohm, after falling 20-19 to Clemson on

Nov 14, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals kicker Nick Keller (98) reacts after missing a field goal attempt during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Clemson defeated Louisville 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

How it happened: No. 20 Louisville controlled own fortune in 20-19 loss to Clemson

Our Opposition in-depth series will be released two days before each game this season and will provide an in-depth review of the opponent, including

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Opposition in-depth: Week 12, Clemson

Louisville looks to keep its season alive this Friday night. The Cards face off against Clemson, in what could’ve been a bigger game than it has

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Keys to the game: No. 20 Louisville takes on Clemson

Despite the overtime loss to California, a game in which the Cardinals were double-digit favorites, Louisville still has a chance at the ACC

Nov 2, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) runs against Louisville Cardinals linebacker Stanquan Clark (6) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images