UofL 2016 FootballL schedule vs ESPN Power Rating

[wilkie01]

RE: ESPN 2016 College Football Power Index...National Rankings....
Louisville's 2016 football schedule:

Louisville ESPN power rating #12.

9/01/16 CHARLOTTE #125
9/09/16 AT SYRACUSE #61
9/17/16 FLORIDA STATE #2
9/24/16 AT MARSHALL #76
10/01/16 AT CLEMSON #4
10/14/16 DUKE #56
0/22/16 NC STATE #42
10/29/16 AT VIRGINIA #64
11/05/16 AT BOSTON COLLEGE #51
11/12/16 WAKE FOREST #56
11/17/16 AT HOUSTON #48
11/26/16 KENTUCKY #55

 

[The Public Enemy]

Hoping for a 10-2 and 7-1 ACC Record...that happens headed for the Orange Bowl

 

[wreckcard#22]

Upcoming season is looking very favorable, we could go with one loss and that may put us in the ACC final with an outside shot at getting in the final 4...I'm not saying that's likely, but it's sure exciting to see it as a possibility.

 

[Cue Card]

Hoping for a 10-2 and 7-1 ACC Record...that happens headed for the Orange Bowl

If we end up 10-2, we'll be 7-2 in the ACC. The only OOC game that I can see as a serious challenge is the Houston game.

 

[The Public Enemy]

If we end up 10-2, we'll be 7-2 in the ACC. The only OOC game that I can see as a serious challenge is the Houston game.

I really don't like going to Houston late in the year on a Short Week...plus the Cougars are legit as well already know...they are the 3rd best team on our schedule...the Trap Game this year is at Marshall..should win but will be tougher than expected.

 

[Cue Card]

I really don't like going to Houston late in the year on a Short Week...plus the Cougars are legit as well already know...they are the 3rd best team on our schedule...the Trap Game this year is at Marshall..should win but will be tougher than expected.

Yeah I agree. That Houston game is going to be REAL difficult, plus playing at Marshall will test the mental toughness of the team since it is played right after playing FSU and right before playing at Clemson. You're spot on.

 

[Cue Card]

I guess I need to clarify why I think 10-2 is going to be more than difficult. I'm not sure the Cardinals are on the level of FSU or Clemson just yet. Both those game are probably going to be losses, and that Houston game really scares the ever living crap out of me. I think 9-3 might be the best possible outcome for the season, but then again, we're all dreaming of 12-0 right now. One game at a time and maybe 12-0 becomes reality!

 

[The Public Enemy]

I see 10-2 as best case....but I'm in agreement with a 9-3 record...but I also would not be surprised if we ended up 11-1...really like this team

 

[beantowncard]

We could go 8-4. Maybe we handle Marshall or Houston but get tripped by UVA or Wake. We always have trouble with those schools. A lot depends on Jackson's development and improvement on the Oline. Looking forward to it.

 

[American Male]

Best Case: 12-0

Worst Case: 9-3

 

[MDCardsFan]

Hoping for a 10-2 and 7-1 ACC Record...that happens headed for the Orange Bowl

I like you're thinking and the more I look at the schedule, 10-2 seems more and more likely. Would LOVE to go back to the Orange Bowl.

 

[wilkie01]

I think 10-2 is likely but 9-3, 11-1 and 12-0 are all possible also.

 

[ALLNCARD]

I am just going to focus on one game at a time. Any things better than our 0-3 start last year. We still have to focus on every team this year and play loose against the FSU, Clemson, and Houston. If we come out and play tight, those good teams make it very difficult to win. Plus we need more depth at every position to hammer them in the fourth. Our WR look very deep, but the DB, & OL could be the difference between a good and great team.

 

[Cue Card]

I am just going to focus on one game at a time. Any things better than our 0-3 start last year. We still have to focus on every team this year and play loose against the FSU, Clemson, and Houston. If we come out and play tight, those good teams make it very difficult to win. Plus we need more depth at every position to hammer them in the fourth. Our WR look very deep, but the DB, & OL could be the difference between a good and great team.

It's always best to take it one game at a time, and I agree with that approach. I'm sure the coaches agree with us too! I also agree that depth is the key to any successful football campaign. Having quality depth is an absolute must in order to blossom into a great team. 100% agree.

 

[The Public Enemy]

I like you're thinking and the more I look at the schedule, 10-2 seems more and more likely. Would LOVE to go back to the Orange Bowl.

The only thing that gives me pause is if injuries occur on the Offensive Line

 

[LockdownCard]

Hoping for a 10-2 and 7-1 ACC Record...that happens headed for the Orange Bowl

I dont know...Kentucky is suppose to be pretty damn tough this year!!! Top 25 class,New and improve OC, New Golden child QB, SEC quality recruits

 

[The Public Enemy]

I dont know...Kentucky is suppose to be pretty damn tough this year!!! Top 25 class,New and improve OC, New Golden child QB, SEC quality recruits

LMBO!!!....You know as well as I do their ceiling is 5 wins this year....don't tell them test

 

[LockdownCard]

LMBO!!!....You know as well as I do their ceiling is 5 wins this year....don't tell them test

The gap has closed..the turn around is coming PE!!!

BIGGER,FASTER,STRONGER!!!

 

[ForthAndTwenty]

It all comes down to injuries. If Michael Bush hadn't gotten hurt he would have had 2,000 yards rushing and we would have been in the nc game.

 

[The Public Enemy]

The gap has closed..the turn around is coming PE!!!

BIGGER,FASTER,STRONGER!!!

The only Tide coming in Football is a Red Tidal Wave....lol

 

[American Male]

LMBO!!!....You know as well as I do their ceiling is 5 wins this year....don't tell them test

5 my @$$...3 is more like it...Austin Peay, New Mexico State and Vandy (Maybe)...So. Miss WILL beat them OOC, and we WILL SMOKE them by 35+!!!

In conference Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri and Tennessee are SURE losses...South Carolina at the "Litter Box" is a toss up!!!

 

[The Public Enemy]

5 my @$$...3 is more like it...Austin Peay, New Mexico State and Vandy (Maybe)...So. Miss WILL beat them OOC, and we WILL SMOKE them by 35+!!!

In conference Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri and Tennessee are SURE losses...South Carolina at the "Litter Box" is a toss up!!!

Ceiling is "5" wins...lol...didn't say they were winning 5...was going 5-7 but the more I look at them it is 4-8

 

[EasyCard]

RE: ESPN 2016 College Football Power Index...National Rankings....
Louisville's 2016 football schedule:

Louisville ESPN power rating #12.

9/01/16 CHARLOTTE #125
9/09/16 AT SYRACUSE #61
9/17/16 FLORIDA STATE #2
9/24/16 AT MARSHALL #76
10/01/16 AT CLEMSON #4
10/14/16 DUKE #56
0/22/16 NC STATE #42
10/29/16 AT VIRGINIA #64
11/05/16 AT BOSTON COLLEGE #51
11/12/16 WAKE FOREST #56
11/17/16 AT HOUSTON #48
11/26/16 KENTUCKY #55

How is there 47 teams better than Houston?

 

[Cue Card]

How is there 47 teams better than Houston?

I would like to know that too. Houston is going to have a very good football team. It's hard to fathom 47 teams better. I don't see it.

 

[nolegeorge]

I don't think you all will go 12 - 0 ... but I certainly wouldn't have any problems with seeing UL in the playoff if you managed to pull it off. That would mean the Atlantic would put 3 different teams in the playoff in 3 different years ... certainly would be impressive and arguably the best division in college football. But back to reality, I think you go 10 - 2 .... you all were a little young for Houston last year. Your maturity will win that game this year. Good luck in the offseason.

 

[swurv99]

I say 9-3 possibly 10-2. Marshall will be tough especially since it's between the fsu and Clemson game. Lots of possibilities with this schedule. We could lose 4 games or lose 1 game. Just depends on the oline and if we have any good depth on the oline.

 

[nolefanb4bb]

Best Case: 12-0

Worst Case: 9-3

Beating FSU is just not in the Cards. Noles pull a Royal Flush....In Spades!

 

[American Male]

Beating FSU is just not in the Cards. Noles pull a Royal Flush....In Spades!

We'll see!!!

 

[CardLaw]

RE: ESPN 2016 College Football Power Index...National Rankings....
Louisville's 2016 football schedule:

Louisville ESPN power rating #12.

9/01/16 CHARLOTTE #125
9/09/16 AT SYRACUSE #61
9/17/16 FLORIDA STATE #2
9/24/16 AT MARSHALL #76
10/01/16 AT CLEMSON #4
10/14/16 DUKE #56
0/22/16 NC STATE #42
10/29/16 AT VIRGINIA #64
11/05/16 AT BOSTON COLLEGE #51
11/12/16 WAKE FOREST #56
11/17/16 AT HOUSTON #48
11/26/16 KENTUCKY #55

I think 8-4 or 9-3 are the most likely outcomes.

UL can beat FSU and Clemson, but I doubt UL will go 2-0 against them. So that is one, or maybe two losses. All it will take is a hairball to cough up a game at Marshall or Houston. Syracuse, BC, NC State, Duke and UK will need help, but a bad day or injuries could give them enough.

Out of those three groupings, 3 losses seems likely and 4 quite possible. Every team has a "hairball" game and every team sucks at least once during a season. It all depends on when they have those games.

 

[HedleyLamarr]

I agree that 8-4 or 9-3 is likely. It is possible, though, that this team could be special. If the line comes together, and Jackson develops as a passer, this team could have all the pieces to be very, very formidable. Here's hoping...

 

[shamcard]

How is there 47 teams better than Houston?

We know better than that. Houston basically took on all comers last year and beat a perennial power in the bowl game. Most of the key players from last year are back.

 

[The Public Enemy]

We know better than that. Houston basically took on all comers last year and beat a perennial power in the bowl game. Most of the key players from last year are back.

Truth of the matter there might not be 12 Schools in 2016 better than Houston.

 

[CardLaw]

I agree that 8-4 or 9-3 is likely. It is possible, though, that this team could be special. If the line comes together, and Jackson develops as a passer, this team could have all the pieces to be very, very formidable. Here's hoping...

One of the beauties of college football - the unknowns.