Episode 199 - Countdown to Kickoff 2025: Schedule Preview

In Part 1 of our “Countdown to Kickoff” series, the From the Pink Seats crew breaks down Louisville’s 2025 football schedule game-by-game. Is this a Top 25 team? Which matchup could derail the Cards’ playoff hopes? And what game is Jeff Brohm secretly circling on his calendar?We talk trap games, road dangers, ACC chaos, and the most hyped Friday night of the year — Clemson in Cardinal Stadium.CHAPTERS0:00 – Intro: Football is BACK1:12 – Camp stories & summer catch-ups5:10 – Countdown begins: Why this season FEELS different8:30 – Strength of schedule debate11:10 – Is Louisville a Top 25 team?14:45 – Most confident win on the schedule19:50 – The Miami game: confident or concerned?25:05 – Pittsburgh revenge game theory30:00 – Trap Games: Virginia, Cal, and Nooners39:00 – First Loss? Predictions from the crew45:30 – Can Louisville beat Clemson… again?48:30 – What has to go right to reach Charlotte#LouisvilleFootball #GoCards #502 –Stay Connected:https://stateoflouisville.com/ / stateoflouisville / 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 4 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)It’s 5:02 Somewhere (Highlighting Louisville Legends)“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