Aug 31, 2015 at 5:17p ET
Aug 31, 2015 at 5:17p ET
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Bobby Petrino has some wins in hand entering his second season as Louisville's coach even before his Cardinals open Saturday against No. 6 Auburn in Atlanta.
Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive counterpart Garrick McGee passed up opportunities with the NFL's Oakland Raiders and Oklahoma respectively to keep the coaching staff intact as it aims to build on last year's 9-4 finish and bowl appearance.
''I think that gives us a chance to take a step forward and get better,'' Petrino said of the continuity.