They certainly aren’t helping Tony Elliott get any sleep this week, but Louisville’s statistical rankings probably won’t fire up second-year defensive coordinator Todd Grantham.
Louisville enters Thursday night’s game at Papa John’s stadium ranked 52nd in the country in pass defense (186.5 yards/game), 98th in points allowed (32.5) and 104th in run defense (208 yards/game).
Short weeks aren’t conducive to restful nights for coaches, regardless of how good or bad the opponent is. Plus, the Cardinals aren’t a bad team, despite their 0-2 record — Auburn and Houston aren’t anything to sneeze at, when it comes to non-conference opponents.