Analyzing Louisville and Florida State’s Transfer Portal Classes for 2024 ACC Season
Louisville Football and Florida State Utilize Transfer Portal to Reload Rosters for ACC Title Contention
In the first year of a divisionless ACC, Louisville football and Florida State emerged as the conference’s top two teams, with the Cardinals making their first conference championship appearance but falling short to the Seminoles in a 16-6 loss. As both teams lost key players to graduation, they turned to the transfer portal to replenish their rosters for the upcoming season.
Louisville signed 28 players, while Florida State brought in a 17-player portal class. According to 247Sports, the Seminoles’ class ranks seventh nationally, with the Cardinals close behind at 13th. However, On3’s transfer portal rankings have Louisville leading the pack as the country’s top transfer class, with FSU following closely at sixth.
On the offensive side, both teams had to replace their quarterbacks and key playmakers. Louisville added Texas Tech transfer quarterback Tyler Shough to replace Jack Plummer, while FSU looks to former Clemson and Oregon State signal caller DJ Uiagalelei to lead the offense. Surrounding them are new receivers and running backs acquired through the portal to fill the void left by departed players.
Defensively, both teams focused on bolstering their lines and secondary. FSU added depth to their defensive line with several top-ranked transfers, while Louisville addressed their need for depth in both the line and secondary. The addition of key defensive backs and linemen will be crucial for both teams as they aim to compete for the ACC title once again.
With the ACC expanding this year, the competition will be tougher than ever. Both Louisville and Florida State have made strategic moves in the transfer portal to strengthen their rosters and position themselves for success in the upcoming season. The newcomers will play a vital role in the teams’ quest to return to the ACC championship game and vie for the conference title.
As the teams gear up for the new season, the transfer portal has proven to be a valuable resource for acquiring talent and filling gaps in their rosters. Louisville and Florida State are poised to make a strong push in the ACC with their revamped lineups, setting the stage for an exciting season of college football.
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