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—Spread check: Louisville by 7.5.

—Bilal Powell has been named to the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

—Joe Lunardi’s new Bracketology for ESPN has Louisville as a 6-seed facing the winner of a First Four matchup between New Mexico and Ohio State.

—Early reminder that Monday’s game against NC State is a White Out.

—It’s not always going to be pretty.

Won it in the margins#GoCardspic.twitter.com/G9p2pAsMDY

— Louisville Men's Basketball (@LouisvilleMBB) February 6, 2026

—The Louisville Cardinal recaps the women’s team’s gut-punch loss to Duke Thursday night.

—SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is now asking a judge to rule a player in his own league ineligible. It might be the first thing Sankey has ever done that I’ve agreed with.

—U of L is hoping to avoid yet another slow start when it faces Wake Forest in Winston-Salem Saturday afternoon.

—I’m only ok with this if the change is a third A in the middle. Saying “MAAAAAAAC” is a time-honored March tradition.

BREAKING: The MAAC will have a new name and logo next year, Commissioner Travis Tellitocci told @mid_madness

"My hope is that we can announce something in the spring for full implementation for the 2026-27 seasons in July." pic.twitter.com/g3oEmezfXb

— Sam Federman (@Sam_Federman) February 6, 2026

—Rivals’ first class of 2027 recruiting rankings for 2027 has Louisville at No. 11.

—It’s a down year (way down) for the Big East, but UConn vs. St. John’s at Madison Square Garden tonight should still be a blockbuster.

—Go to Louisville has a list of things to look forward to in 2026 in the city.

—Any person spotted wearing this shirt should have their ass beat on sight.

Get the shirt and let 'em know

: https://t.co/r7ucMfHzBWpic.twitter.com/mQDxLoAdEz

— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) February 5, 2026

—Louisville Report’s Matt McGavic likes the Cards by 10 tomorrow afternoon.

—Chris Redman is already enjoying his second shot at coaching with the Louisville Kings.

—Keith Towbridge is the latest former Louisville football player to join Will Stein’s staff at Kentucky. Towbridge played tight end at U of L but will help coach running backs at UK.

—In a new age, the U of L women’s basketball team is as close to a throwback as we may ever see around here.

—I’ll never get over it either.

10 years?! Sheesh

Wanted to try something cool in the beginning of the season with the “Who Got My Back” chant … not knowing it would turn into a rally cry for the season!

Crazy what could have been for this team… https://t.co/eOkV37PQXwpic.twitter.com/f2bmOfP7ds

— Damion Lee (@Dami0nLee) February 5, 2026

—For just the 5th time in 30-plus years, men’s college basketball has two unbeatens into February.

—Khani Rooths is blossoming at the perfect time.

—Congratulations to Tyler Shough on winning the NFL Rookie of the Year fan vote. He was snubbed for the AP’s version of the award.

—Tyler is the man.

When QB1 goes undercover #Saints | @RousesMarketspic.twitter.com/fmN15W8T2P

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) February 5, 2026

—The official poster for the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival has been released.

—C.J. Rosser, the No. 1 or No. 2 basketball player in the class of 2027, recaps his recent visits to a number of schools, including Louisville.

Louisville: “It was really good, really like the play style they did and really just enjoyed the campus overall. It was really nice.

What’s their message?

“Really, just their play style. They play kind of fast, also balls screens, saying I’ll be a good three/four. I can set a ball screen and use them to my advantage, my height and length.”

—Jeff Brohm has offered class of 2028 DL Kamryn Andrade.

—The Belle of Louisville has endured a deep freeze this winter. So have I, Belle. Spectrum isn’t writing stories about that. You aren’t special. We’re all cold.

—Duke Basketball Report recaps the upset win over the Cards.

—One week until baseball (maybe).

Preseason Omaha 8

It is 8️⃣ days until Opening Day & 2026 feels like we will have some new faces in Omaha.

Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/E3bKW5MZr6

— Micah Beutell (@Micah_CBC) February 5, 2026

—Friday was media day for Dan McDonnell’s squad. You can watch some of the videos from the day here.

—Three Cardinal starting pitchers have been ranked among the top 200 in the country.

—And finally, beat Wake.

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