Louisville DE Tyler Baron is expected to re-enter the transfer portal, making him the fourth Cardinal to do so in this cycle after transferring from Tennessee in January.

By the Numbers
  • Baron finished the previous season with 6.0 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss, both career-highs.
  • Louisville has had a total of 23 players transfer out in this cycle, with 9 leaving since the spring transfer window opened.
Yes, But

Louisville has been successful in recruiting via the portal, securing 22 commitments to bolster their roster.

State of Play
  • Louisville anticipates Tyler Baron's move to the transfer portal after a successful season with the Vols.
  • Coach Jeff Brohm's team is gearing up for the upcoming season, starting against Austin Peay on Aug. 31.
What's Next

As Tyler Baron and others exit, Louisville will need to continue recruiting effectively to maintain a competitive roster.

Bottom Line

Losing key players like Baron to the transfer portal challenges Louisville to sustain a strong team but their recruitment efforts have been proactive in mitigating these losses.