AP Top 25 Poll

#16 Louisville Cardinals

2023

Overall Record

10-3

Last Game

vs Florida State L 6-16

Conference Record

7-2

Next Game

@USC 12/27/2023

FILE - Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough throws a pass against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 9, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Former Texas Tech quarterback Shough says on social media that he will transfer to Louisville after a three-year stint with the Red Raiders. (AP Photo/Chase Seabolt, File)

Former Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough transfers to Louisville after 3 seasons with Red Raiders

Former Texas Tech quarterback Tyler Shough says on social media that he will transfer to Louisville after a three-year stint with the Red Raiders highlighted by a victory in last season’s Texas Bowl.

Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer tries to cut past Florida State defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

No. 16 Louisville looks for 11-win season facing Southern California in Holiday Bowl

Florida State coach Mike Norvell lifts the trophy after the team's win over Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

No. 4 Florida State beats No. 15 Louisville 16-6 for ACC title, but could miss playoff at 13-0

Florida cornerback Jaydon Hill, left, and safety Bryce Thornton, right, hit Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker, center, as he slides during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. Hill was charged with targeting and was ejected. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 4 Florida State QB Rodemaker a game-time decision vs No. 15 Louisville in ACC title game

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

From Jared Verse to Patrick Payton and defensive interior, Florida State bringing pass-rush heat

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the team's win over Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 4 Florida State is tabling playoff talk. The ACC title game, No. 15 Louisville are on the clock

Florida State wasn’t dominant against its archrival, but the No. 4 Seminoles were effective enough to remain unbeaten — and to pop back into the College Football Playoff’s top four.

Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) waves to fans as he leaves the field after the team's win over Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

No. 4 FSU looks to make its closing playoff argument against No. 15 Louisville in ACC title game

Fourth-ranked Florida State faces No. 15 Louisville on Saturday for the Atlantic Coast Conference championship.

Louisville running back Isaac Guerendo (23) runs through an opening in the Kentucky defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Kentucky won 38-31. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 15 Louisville relishing chance for first ACC championship berth after 9 nine years of trying

Louisville began the season picked to finish eighth in the ACC but now has a chance to play for the conference championship it envisioned upon joining the league in 2014.

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) celebrates with defensive lineman Patrick Payton (11) after he intercepted a Florida pass late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Conference championships critical for College Football Playoff in last 4-team bracket

There’s been a love-hate relationship with conference championship games historically. This is a year to love the games that have occasionally been knocked for being a money grab, putting unbeaten teams at risk if they slip up against a lesser opponent and being a tough sell for fans.

Kentucky running back Ray Davis (1) runs in for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Kentucky won 38-31. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Ray Davis has 3 TDs, Kentucky tops No. 9 Louisville 38-31 to win fifth consecutive Governor’s Cup

Ray Davis broke free for a go-ahead, 37-yard touchdown run with 1:02 remaining and caught two second-half touchdowns, helping Kentucky rally past No. 9 Louisville 38-31 in the Governor’s Cup.

Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell (0) makes a catch against Miami defensive back Damari Brown (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

No. 9 Louisville looks to end Governor’s Cup drought against rival Kentucky, complete 11-win season

No. 9 Louisville has a chance to claim its second trophy in as many weeks after winning the Schnellenberger Trophy with last week’s 38-31 victory at Miami (Florida).

Kentucky quarterback Devin Leary (13) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)

No. 9 Louisville seeks to win 11th game, first Governor’s Cup since 2017 against archrival Kentucky

Ninth-ranked Louisville looks to end a four-game series slide against rival Kentucky and win the Governor’s Cup for the first time since 2017 with 2016 Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson.

Beverlee Schnellenberger, left, presents the Schnellenberger Trophy to Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm after an NCAA college football game between Miami and Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The trophy is named after Schnellenberger's late husband, former Louisville and Miami head coach Howard Schnellenberger. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

No. 9 Louisville tops Miami 38-31 to clinch spot in the ACC championship game

Jack Plummer threw three touchdown passes, the last of them a 58-yarder to Kevin Coleman with 4:17 remaining, and No. 9 Louisville clinched a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game by beating Miami 38-31.

Louisville tight end Nate Kurisky (85) pats running back Jawhar Jordan (25) on the helmet after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 9 Louisville seeks ACC title game berth, 10-win season at Miami

No. 9 Louisville visits Miami on Saturday. It’s very simple for Louisville. Win, and the Cardinals are heading to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against No. 4 Florida State on Dec. 2, plus keeping hope alive of making it into the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer (13) hands off the ball to running back Isaac Guerendo (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 9 Louisville looks to clinch ACC title game berth in visit to Miami

There were 176 ballots cast in the Atlantic Coast Conference’s preseason football poll this summer. Of those voters, zero picked Louisville as league champion.

Louisville quarterback Jack Plummer (13) hands off the ball to running back Isaac Guerendo (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 9 Louisville takes its bid to land an ACC championship game spot to Miami

No. 9 Louisville visits Miami on Saturday, where a win would put the Cardinals in the ACC title game against No. 4 Florida State.

Miami quarterback Emory Williams looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

Miami QB Emory Williams expected back for spring, Tyler Van Dyke to start vs. No. 9 Louisville

Miami quarterback Emory Williams’ significantly injured left arm is expected to heal in time for him to participate in spring practice.

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) makes a catch for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

AP Top 25: Georgia’s No. 1 streak hits 22, second-best ever. Louisville, Oregon State enter top 10

Georgia extended its streak of weeks being top-ranked in the AP Top 25 to 22, giving the Bulldogs the second-longest run of being No. 1 in the history of the college football poll.

Louisville wide receiver Jimmy Calloway, left, avoids a tackle-attempt by Virginia safety Coen King, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Guerendo’s 73-yard TD run helps No. 11 Louisville rally past Virginia 31-24

Isaac Guerendo rushed for a 73-yard, go-ahead touchdown with 3:24 remaining and No. 11 Louisville rallied with 17 points in the fourth quarter to beat Virginia 31-24 on Thursday night.

Louisville and Virginia Medical Staff surround Virginia running back Perris Jones following his injury during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Virginia RB Perris Jones undergoes spine surgery in Louisville after injury in game

Virginia’s Perris Jones had spine surgery and was briefly able to walk, the school said on Saturday.

Virginia Tech linebacker Alan Tisdale (34) attempts to keep Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) from the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 11 Louisville hosts Virginia, looking to move closer toward clinching an ACC title-game berth

No. 11 Louisville hopes to avoid an upset and move closer toward clinching a spot in the ACC championship game when it hosts Virginia.

Louisville running back Isaac Guerendo (23) saves into the end zone during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Louisville won 34-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 11 Louisville looks to avoid upset, move closer to ACC title game berth when it hosts Virginia

No. 11 Louisville hopes to move closer toward clinching a berth in the ACC Championship when it hosts Virginia.

Virginia Tech cornerback Derrick Canteen (13) tries to bring down Louisville running back Isaac Guerendo (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Louisville won 34-3. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Guerendo’s 3 run TDs help No. 15 Louisville dominate Virginia Tech 34-3 in ACC second-place showdown

Isaac Guerendo rushed for career highs of 146 yards and three touchdowns, Jawhar Jordan and Jadon Thompson also scored and No. 15 Louisville shut down Virginia Tech in a 34-3 blowout on Saturday.

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) is hit by Louisville defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

2nd place in ACC on the line as No. 15 Louisville hosts Virginia Tech

No. 15 Louisville stands second in the ACC, just above a Virginia Tech squad trying to get there. Saturday’s winner between the teams moves another step closer toward a berth in the conference championship.

Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) attempts to get away from s Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi (8) and safety Terry Moore (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Second place in ACC at stake as No. 15 Louisville hosts Virginia Tech in matchup of stingy defenses

No. 15 Louisville holds second place in the ACC behind No. 4 Florida State and Virginia Tech wants to get there as the schools meet for the second time in league play.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell, left, talks with quarterback Jordan Travis (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Florida State’s visit to Pitt, Virginia Tech at Louisville highlight Week 10 in ACC

No. 4 Florida State is looking for its 15th straight victory and move a step closer to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game when it closes its ACC road schedule at Pitt.

Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) attempts to avoid the defense of Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jawhar Jordan, No. 18 Louisville’s defense dominate in 23-0 win over Riley Leonard, No. 20 Duke

Jawhar Jordan ran for a career-high 163 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 18 Louisville to a 23-0 victory over No. 20 Duke.

Duke running back Jaquez Moore (9) rushes for yardage in front of Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

No. 18 Louisville, No. 20 Duke look to overcome losses and stay in the ACC championship picture

No. 18 Louisville had a week off to reset from a loss and now aims to avoid a modest skid. No. 20 Duke has the same goal, which requires finally solving the Cardinals.

Duke running back Jaquez Moore (9) rushes for yardage in front of Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

No. 18 Louisville, coming off bye, hosts No. 20 Duke with both teams eager to avoid second ACC loss

No. 18 Louisville and No. 20 Duke meet for just the fourth time,. Both teams are seeking bounce-backs from losses to avoid dropping further behind first-place and No. 4 Florida State with a second ACC defeat.

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) scrambles for yardage after breaking free from Florida State defensive back Renardo Green (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

No. 20 Duke, No. 18 Louisville meet as ranked teams for first time to highlight ACC lineup

No. 20 Duke and No. 18 Louisville meet with each team trying to avoid a second consecutive loss. Clemson and North Carolina State also meet but don’t have lofty rankings as they did a season ago.

Pittsburgh quarterback Christian Veilleux looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Louisville in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Pittsburgh puts a stop to No. 14 Louisville’s perfect start as second-half surge fuels 38-21 upset

Christian Veilleux threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start as Pittsburgh upset No. 14 Louisville 38-21 on Saturday night. M.J.

Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser (24) attempts to bring down Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 14 Louisville looks to avoid letdown when the Cardinals visit struggling Pittsburgh

No. 14 Louisville will try to improve to 7-0 for the first time since 2012 when it travels to Pittsburgh.

Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser (24) attempts to bring down Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

No. 14 Louisville travels to struggling Pittsburgh looking for its first 7-0 start since 2012

No. 14 Louisville will try to improve to 7-0 for the first time since 2012 when the Cardinals travel to Pittsburgh.

North Carolina defensive lineman Travis Shaw (4) celebrates after a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

No. 12 North Carolina hosts No. 25 Miami to headline the ACC’s Week 7 slate

No. 12 North Carolina hosts No. 25 Miami to headline the Week 7 slate in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

UNC’s Maye, NC State’s Wilson and Louisville’s Brohm headline the AP’s ACC midyear honorees

North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, North Carolina State linebacker Payton Wilson and Louisville coach Jeff Brohm headline the honorees in The Associated Press’ midseason report for the Atlantic Coast Conference.