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AP Polls just gave Louisville the disrespect they needed for Kentucky showdown

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Louisville basketball has had a dominant start to the 2025-26 season, going 2-0 in the first week with a 59-point victory over South Carolina State and a 36-point victory over Jackson State. Now the Cards turn the page and will face their biggest test of the regular season so far, and in a massive rivalry showdown against Kentucky tomorrow evening.

The Cardinals don't need much more motivation for this showdown, as it is one of the most anticipated games of the 2025-26 season. However, if they need just a little bit more, the latest AP Polls have just disrespected them and dropped them in the rankings, adding fuel to tomorrow's game.