LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Lamar Jackson was all smiles and even a little reflective as Louisville retired his No. 8 jersey.
The 2016 Heisman Trophy winner joined Johnny Unitas on Saturday as the program's only players to have their jerseys retired. Their numbers were placed at opposite ends of Cardinal Stadium's east upper deck, with Unitas' 16 unveiled before Louisville's ACC game against Syracuse, with a stiff wind ruffling the tarp over Jackson's No. 8.
That not-so-subtle peek didn't dampen the moment when Jackson's name and number were unveiled in a halftime ceremony.
"I'd just like to thank my teammates.