Louisville Football Released Injury Availability Report
The Cardinals issued an official injury report ahead of their upcoming road game against Syracuse.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Football
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The Louisville football team released its official injury availability report on Wednesday night for the Week 7 matchup against Syracuse. Several players carry injury designations heading into the game at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Why it matters
Managing player health and availability is critical for team depth as Louisville prepares to face Syracuse in this important conference game.
Running back Keyjuan Brown leads the team with an average of 9.7 yards per carry and 73.4 rushing yards per game. He previously recorded 163 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 41-31 victory over SMU.
The players
Keyjuan Brown
He is a running back for the Louisville football team who has averaged 73.4 rushing yards per game this season.
Louisville Cardinals
This is the college football team representing the University of Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Syracuse Orange
This is the college football team representing Syracuse University that hosts opponents at the JMA Wireless Dome.
The details
Anwar O'Neal and DJ Waller have been ruled out for the game, while Stanquan Clark, Daylen Russell, and Cason Henry are currently listed as probable. Micah Carter and Keyjuan Brown are officially listed as questionable on the report.
Timeline
The injury availability report was released on Wednesday night.
Louisville defeated SMU 41-31 during Week 3.
Louisville faces Syracuse on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This report follows the standard reporting protocol established by the Atlantic Coast Conference injury report mandate. Availability updates are critical to understanding how roster depth influences conference standings as the season progresses toward the postseason.
The availability of Keyjuan Brown significantly impacts Louisville's rushing offense, which relies on his average of 9.7 yards per carry. His questionable status forces adjustments to the team's rotation and backfield game plan for Saturday.
The takeaway
Maintaining roster depth is essential for navigating the physical toll of a competitive conference schedule. Fans should monitor pre-game warmups for final confirmation on the status of players listed as questionable.
Further reading
For more news on the team, visit Louisville Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Courier-Journal.
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