INSIGHT: Key stat EXPLAINS how Louisville can make first College Football Playoff appearance in 2026

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Louisville Cardinals' playoff hopes hinge on one revealing stat—can Jeff Brohm’s squad finally capitalize in crunch time? Dalton Pence spotlights ESPN’s David Hale’s eye-opening metric: Louisville has been in position to win late in 37 of Brohm’s 40 games, yet a pattern of missed late-game opportunities has kept the Cardinals from their first College Football Playoff appearance. Are close losses and inconsistent finishes the only thing standing between Louisville and college football’s elite? Athlon Sports’ preseason honors set expectations high for 2026. Isaac Brown, Clev Lubin, Lance Robinson, Tre Richardson, and Tayon Holloway headline All-America and All-ACC teams, with pivotal roles projected for stars like Brody Foley and Antonio Watts. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Title Sponsor- FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The biggest stage in world soccer is here, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit FANDUEL DOT COM to get started now. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOLouisville?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Louisville #LouisvilleCardinals

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