Swinney on Louisville: ‘They ran through us. It was Embarrassing to Watch’

CLEMSON — Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm says he believes in starting quarterback Miller Moss, who struggled in last week’s overtime loss to California.

The USC transfer was just 20 of 39 for 203 yards and an interception in the Cardinals’ loss.

“We believe in Miller, and we believe in all of our quarterbacks,” Brohm said as Louisville prepares to host Clemson Friday at the L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Ky. “We will always have a plan ready for all of them at some point in different aspects, which we have done before. At the same time, we just have to continue to work through these things.”

Does this mean Clemson should expect to see two quarterbacks from the Cardinals on Friday?

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney does not know, but what he does know is this… Louisville is going to run the football.

“They are not going to change their offense,” he said. “They are going to do what they do, so we are just preparing schematically for who they are. They are very committed to running the ball.

“It does not matter who is back there (at quarterback), they are going to run that ball.”

The Cardinals (7-2, 4-2 ACC) have one of the best backfields in the country thanks to Isaac Brown and Kayjuan Brown. The two have combined for 1,239 yards and 11 TDs already this season.

However, Brohm said he is not optimistic that Isaac Brown will play against the Tigers, which is one less running back Clemson has to worry about. Though Kayjuan Brown is still a concern.

Last year, Louisville ran for 210 yards and stunned the eventual ACC Champions at Memorial Stadium. It was the first time Clemson lost to the Cardinals.

Isaac Brown currently leads the ACC in yards per carry at 8.59 yards, while he is second in rushing yards with 782. Kayjuan Brown is averaging 6.9 yards per carry and has 457 yards.

The Cardinals average 5.05 yards per carry, which is third in the ACC.

“You better stop the run,” Swinney said. “Somebody is handing that ball off. You better stop the run, especially when it comes to the stretch (run) and getting cut backside, getting cut in half and guys gashing you on the cutback.

“So, that is not going to change. That is where it starts and they ran through us. It was embarrassing to watch last year.”

Clemson and Louisville will kick off at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) on Friday.