PERSEVERANCE: Louisville Cardinals use DOMINANT second half performance to defeat Virginia Tech!

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The Louisville Cardinals improved to 7-1 with a 28-16 victory over Virginia Tech, showcasing their trademark resilience in a dominant second-half performance. After trailing 16-7 at halftime, Jeff Brohm's squad outscored the Hokies 21-0 in the final 30 minutes, demonstrating why they're now ranked 14th nationally. Host Dalton Pence breaks down the defensive adjustments. Caullin Lacy emerged as the game's catalyst with a crucial touchdown reception and a momentum-shifting punt return in the third quarter. Running backs Isaac Brown (130 yards, 1 TD) and Keyjuan Brown (94 yards, 2 TDs) powered Louisville's 235-yard rushing attack before Isaac Brown's concerning fourth-quarter injury. The episode examines Louisville's season-long pattern of fourth-quarter dominance while addressing persistent first-half struggles that continue to test the Cardinals. With critical matchups against Clemson, SMU, and Kentucky looming, Pence analyzes what adjustments Louisville must make to sustain their playoff aspirations. Tune in for complete game analysis and injury updates as the Cardinals enter the season's crucial final stretch. Title Sponsor- Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period through 11/18. SupplyHouse Join the free TradeMaster program today and score serious perks like priority shipping, lower prices, and a dedicated support line. Visit SupplyHouse.com to sign up for free and use promo code SHCOLLEGE5 for 5% off your first order. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets 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 and 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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