There is no doubt about it, this is an extremely important game for the Louisville football team on Thursday night when they play the 8-2 Houston Cougars. The Cards are currently #3 in the Associated Press’ poll, but that last time Houston played the third ranked team in the country was Oklahoma on the first week of the 2016 season.
The Cougars beat the Sooners 33-23 on that day.
As of right now, we have no idea of where Louisville is going to come into the College Football Playoff poll. When the rankings are released on Tuesday night we will know for sure, but until then can only guess.