How did we get here? The team is 2-1, as we all expected, yet the sky seems to be falling. The guy Petrino called “the guy” at Quarterback for Louisville football is no longer the starter. Star wide receivers, Dez Fitzpatrick and Jaylen Smith – two guys who many had pegged as All-ACC players, have combined for just 11 receptions, 159 yards, and 1 touchdown through three games compared to their 32 receptions, 590 yards, and 6 touchdowns this time last season.
The defense, which had plenty of question marks has barely answered any of them, instead has given up almost 600 yards rushing through three games, most of which came against measly opponents Western Kentucky and Indiana State and has allowed Tua and some backup QB’s to pass at a 65%+ rating thus far.