2 former Louisville football players set to appear in CFP. How others fared in 2024 season

Although Louisville football didn’t make the College Football Playoff, two former Cardinals could face one another this season.

Defensive linemen Jeff Clark and Jermayne Lole left Louisville for Arizona State and Texas, respectively, prior to the 2024 season. The Sun Devils won the Big 12, earning the No. 4 seed, and await the winner between the fifth-seeded Longhorns and 12th-seeded Clemson for a second-round CFP matchup on New Year’s Day.

Clark contributed 20 tackles, 1 ½ for loss, and a fumble recovery in his first season with the Sun Devils, who successfully made the move from the Pac-12 to the Big 12.

Coincidentally, Texas made the move from the Big 12 to the SEC and made the conference title game, falling to Georgia, 22-19. Lole, at his third school after starting his college career as a Sun Devil, played in the game but didn’t log any stats. He has 30 tackles, three for loss, and made three starts in 13 games played.

While Lole and Clark were part of successful teams this season, other former Louisville players had individual success. Six of the outgoing transfer players started at least six games for their new schools.

With bowl season underway, here’s how Louisville’s 2023 transfers fared during the 2024 season:

Tyler Baron, DL, Miami: He started in 11 of 12 games played for the Hurricanes, totaling 37 tackles, 11 for loss, 5 ½ sacks and a forced fumble to help the U to a 10-2 season. Miami is set to play Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 28.

Jaylin Alderman, LB, Miami: The three-game starter tallied 24 tackles, 3 ½ for loss, and a sack.

Cincinnati Bearcats defensive back Josh Minkins (0) intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Nate Matlack (2) in the first quarter of the College Football game at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.

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Author : The Courier Journal

Publish date : 2024-12-20 10:16:00

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