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Louisville Wraps First Fall Scrimmage With Encouraging Signs And Optimism From Brohm

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(BCSNN) — The Louisville Cardinals held their first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday at L&N Stadium, marking a key milestone in their preseason preparation ahead of the 2025 season. Head coach Jeff Brohm said he was “largely pleased” with the team’s performance, especially from the first-team units on both sides of the ball.

“Scrimmage one, for the most part, some good things happened,” Brohm told reporters. “Our playmakers showed up and made plays, and we were pretty consistent there.” Transfer quarterback Miller Moss, expected to start after arriving from USC, earned praise for his poise and command of the offense. Brohm also highlighted the depth at running back and wide receiver, noting that the competition behind starters Chris Bell and Caullin Lacy is “making progress.”

Defensively, Brohm was encouraged by the push from the front seven, particularly the defensive line. “Preventing big plays and passes over our head is what we need to do,” he said. “We got good push up front, some batted balls, and great effort from the D-line. That was good to see.” While tackling was limited due to the non-live format, Brohm said the unit showed discipline and physicality.

The scrimmage was the eighth practice of fall camp and the first of three planned full-contact sessions. Brohm emphasized the importance of simulating game-like conditions, including headset communication and press box coordination. “We learn a lot from these,” he said. “Even for coaches, it’s beneficial. For players, it’s critical—getting in and out of the huddle, knowing substitution patterns, and being ready to go.”

Louisville will hold its second scrimmage Wednesday and a third next Saturday before shifting into game-week mode. The Cardinals open the season at home against Eastern Kentucky on Aug. 30, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET. It will be Brohm’s third season leading his alma mater, following a 9–4 campaign and Sun Bowl victory in 2024.

With a veteran offensive line, a transfer quarterback settling in, and a defense showing signs of growth, Louisville appears to be trending in the right direction. “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Brohm said, “but I feel good about where we’re at.”