Nov 23, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Keyjuan Brown (22) runs against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive lineman Francis Brewu (95) during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Pittsburgh 37-9. / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

The University of Louisville football team will begin the 2025 season with three straight home games for a second straight season, part of a schedule announced

In the midst of its longest losing streak in eight years, Virginia will once again look to get back on track in another ACC rematch, as the Cavaliers travel to

Duke leads the ACC with its 9-0 conference record. Clemson moved into second place Saturday, improving to 9-1 by defeating Virginia Tech. With Saturday off, Louisville slipped into third place at 8-1, that loss coming to Duke on Dec. 8. But back to the 21 statistical categories. Duke, as expected, is the ACC leader in 11.

American defensive lineman Deone Walker of Kentucky, left, practices for the Reese’s Senior Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com) Mike Kittrell/AL.com

Matt Norlander's notebook also has details on a power struggle for the NCAA Tournament, plus teams with the longest AP Top 25 droughts

Louisville basketball, red hot under Pat Kelsey, is in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2021. Latest on UofL's NCAA Tournament resume and more.

ACC play begins on the road for the Cards when they travel to Pittsburgh on Sept ... The final game of the season, of course, is Kentucky and the Wildcats will play the in-state rivalry at Louisville on Nov. 29. Fans can buy season tickets now.

The hype surrounding Calipari’s return, capped by Lexington mayor Linda Gorton naming the days leading to the game ‘Basketball Week’ to highlight Saturday’s contest and other local games, is palpable in Kentucky — “What’s more Lexington than basketball?” Gorton said in a statement.

On Monday, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced the full 2025 schedule for their 17 member schools. Like last season, each team will continue to compete in the same division, and the two teams with the best conference winning percentage will face off in the ACC Championship Game.

Former Kentucky basketball head coach John Calipari is making his return to Lexington Saturday. Rick Pitino had a message for Big Blue Nation while thinking back on his return.

Rick Pitino returned to Rupp Arena to face UK in 2001. John Calipari will face Kentucky basketball in Lexington next. How will his experience compare?