Episode 188 - Louisville’s Newest TE, Portal Chaos, & ACC Notre Dame Deal?

Portal Kombat returns as Jacob and Keith break down Louisville’s latest addition, a former four star recruit from Oklahoma, and how the Cards’ roster continues to take shape after spring ball.Plus: What’s the ACC doing with Notre Dame? Will Louisville lose marquee games? Should the conference change its schedule format? And why is Clemson’s 6’9” basketball center now playing tight end? Also… Donald Trump, Nick Saban, and the insane power struggle happening behind the scenes of college football.1:10 – State of Louisville Updates 3:45 – Louisville Football’s Portal Status4:19 – Portal Combat: Breaking Down TE Davon Mitchell5:31 – Mitchell's NFL-Level Upside11:41 – Where Mitchell Fits Into Louisville’s TE Room13:38 – Jamari Johnson Comparison + Kemari Averett Throwback14:52 – Does Louisville Still Have A Portal Need? Cornerback Concerns16:32 – Keith’s Vision for 2025 Louisville Football17:41 – Can the Secondary Hold Up? Pressure Is On20:17 – Portal Combat Wrap-Up + Overall Roster Evaluation20:55 – Clemson + Notre Dame: Strange Scheduling Deal?23:10 – Will Louisville Lose Its Notre Dame Game?27:10 – Trump, Saban & The NCAA30:15 – Should the ACC Drop or Add a Conference Game?41:14 – Jacob’s NIL Take: We Need A Real Governing Body45:24 – Clemson’s 6'9” Tight End?!#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502 –Stay Connected:https://stateoflouisville.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thestateoflouisville/# https://x.com/thestateoflou–The State of Louisville is your home for comprehensive coverage of the state of our city, its hometown teams, and its unique culture. Louisville sports culture is deeply woven into what makes this city special, where a pro city feel meets a college town vibe. Delivering the best in Louisville sports, news, and everything in between, we bring unique coverage to an uncompromising city. In a city where fans are passionate and diverse, yet united as a tight-knit community, we’re committed to providing coverage that cuts to the core of what makes Louisville unique. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisvillian or just stopping by, The State of Louisville is for anyone who appreciates the city’s rich history and fervent sports culture.Tune in to stay connected to the pulse of the city and all things 502!The State of Louisville is the home of 3 podcasts covering University of Louisville sports and beyond. From The Pink Seats (Louisville Football Coverage)Starting Five02 (Louisville Basketball Coverage)3rd & Central (Louisville Baseball Coverage)“Louisville is a place with no labels. It’s not the South, it’s not Chicago, and you don’t think of it as you think of New York or LA. It has some Southern romanticism to it, but also a Northern progressivism, this weird urban island in the middle of the state of Kentucky that has always provided a fertile, often dark, bed. For us, Louisville and the surrounding areas are the center of massive creativity and massive weirdness.” –Jim JamesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy