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Louisville Cardinals Set to Face Off Against Stanford Cardinal in College Football Showdown

The Louisville Cardinals will face off against the Stanford Cardinal in an upcoming college football game. Louisville has a record of 6-3 and is coming off a bye week, while Stanford stands at 2-7 and also had a bye following a loss to NC State. Stanford will be happy to play at home after traveling extensively this season. Louisville is favored by 20.5 points in the upcoming game, which is scheduled for November 16th at 12:30 PM PST at Stanford Stadium.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -1500 | Cardinal +825
• Spread: Cardinals -20.5 (-110) | Cardinal +20.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 57.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisville will win straight-up is 94%.

Louisville vs Stanford Stats

Louisville Cardinals

The Louisville Cardinals are currently 6-3 on the season and have secured bowl eligibility with a 4-2 record in the ACC. Their most notable win this season was a 33-21 victory over Clemson as 10.5-point underdogs. Despite losses to Miami, SMU, and Notre Dame, the team has shown strong performances. Their offense averages 36.2 points per game and gains 450 yards per game, while their defense allows 24.2 points per game and 369 yards per game. Freshman RB Isaac Brown had a standout game against Clemson with 151 rushing yards and QB1 Tyler Shough has a completion rate of 63.2% with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. Coach Jeff Brohm praised the team's performance against Clemson, highlighting their ability to make big plays and play sound defense. Louisville ranks 20th in offense, 72nd in defense, and has a power ranking of 43. They are 6-3 overall and 4-5 against the spread this season.

Stanford Cardinal Analysis

Stanford Cardinal finished the 2023 season with a disappointing 3-9 record and are currently struggling in the 2024 season with a 2-7 record. The team has three games remaining, including a matchup against Louisville. Despite facing challenges, quarterback Ashton Daniels is expected to play after being replaced briefly by Justin Lamson due to injury. The offense relies heavily on the rushing attack, with standout wide receiver Elic Ayomanor only having two 100-yard receiving games this season. The defense also faces issues, giving up big plays through the air and struggling with penalties. Overall, Stanford has a power ranking of 129 and ranks poorly in offensive and defensive categories. In their upcoming game against Louisville, Stanford will need to improve in order to secure a victory.

Key Players' Dedication at Stanford Questioned as Season Progresses, Transfer Portal Options Considered

As the season progresses, it is evident that the dedication and motivation of key players at Stanford are being called into question. Quarterback Ashton Daniels and wide receiver Elic Ayomanor still have eligibility remaining and could potentially benefit from exploring options in the transfer portal. The recent injury to Daniels during the last game, along with his absence from the injury list, may suggest that the team is looking towards the future.

Louisville faces a long journey and time zone change for their upcoming game, but the early kickoff time favors them by creating a mid-afternoon game atmosphere. With ideal weather conditions and Stanford's defense susceptible to big plays, Louisville's quarterback Tyler Shough is positioned to have a standout performance. Historically, Louisville has performed well as double-digit favorites, while Stanford has struggled to cover the spread as underdogs. Despite being heavy favorites on the road, the Cardinals are expected to prevail with their strong passing game. Therefore, I recommend taking the Cardinals to cover the spread of 20 points.

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