College Football: 7 Teams Who Will Experience A Drop In 2014

By Chris Turner /

4. Louisville Cardinals (12-1, 7-1 American)

Louisville will under the microscope for most if not all of 2014, with Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater going to the NFL as the possible #1 overall pick, and the Cards joining the ACC in 2014, analysts will be critical of their play week in and week out, especially with Bobby Petrino making his return to Louisville after unceremoniously leaving for the NFL in 2007. The Cardinals lose a lot on defense, including safeties Hakeem Smith and Calvin Pryor, but Defensive Coordinator Todd Grantham should keep the defense on solid ground. Road games at Notre Dame, Clemson, and Syracuse will define how this 2014 squad finishes. Projected 2014 Record: (9-3, 6-2 ACC)