Louisville vs SMU Could Shape Playoff Race | Louisville Football News

Louisville’s offseason moves have turned heads—bringing in over thirty transfers while keeping key players, positioning them as a dark horse for the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. With their sights set on their first ACC title, fans are already analyzing their schedule, and one game stands out: Week Three against SMU. Analyst Josh Pate calls it one of the most underrated matchups of the year, arguing that its outcome could decide whether the ACC becomes a one-bid or multi-bid playoff conference. With neither team facing ACC powerhouses like Miami or Clemson during the regular season, a strong start—and a win here—could catapult either team into playoff contention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4fe652b282027838