Miami's unbeaten run ended with a 24–21 home loss to Louisville, and the Cardinals earned every bit of credit. Jeff Brohm's team hit Miami with early aggression — a fake field goal and multiple looks at quarterback — and made the key plays late to close it out. Louisville won the turnover battle 4–1 and scored 14 in the first quarter before holding on in the fourth. Here are the five biggest takeaways for Miami going forward.
1. Carson Beck reverted to his 2024 floor — and that was the difference
Beck's night was his worst of the season: 25-of-35 for 271 yards with four interceptions, a career high, and zero touchdowns.