Jedd Fisch said his young players gained valuable repetitions during Sun Bowl practices. UW now gets its chance to show that improvement on Tuesday.

Louisville escaped with a 35-34 victory over Washington in a thrilling Sun Bowl on Tuesday as the Cardinals thwarted a go-ahead two-point conversion attempt from the Huskies with

Harrison Bailey threw for three touchdowns and Caullin Lacy scored twice as Louisville hung on to beat Washington 35-34 in the Sun Bowl.

Led by second-year head coach Jeff Brohm, Louisville finished the 2024 regular season at 8-4, while going 5-3 in ACC play. The Cardinals had 12 players named to the 2024 All-ACC Team, which included wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks earning a First-Team nod, and running back Isaac Brown being named the Offensive and Overall Rookie of the Year.

Virtually every aspect of the sport has felt the impact of these changes, and bowl games are no exception. Following the end of the college football regular season, the majority of the conversation around Louisville football as been around the players leaving,

Louisville’s Dylan Merman (87) celebrates their win against Washington in the 91st Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 at the Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. / GABY VELASQUEZ/ USA TODAY / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The 91st Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is here. Louisville will face Washington at noon today in a nationally-televised game on CBS. Washington, which competes in the Big Ten Conference, is making its fifth appearance in the Sun Bowl but first since 2002.

Harrison Bailey threw for three touchdowns Tuesday and Louisville held off Washington 35-34 to win the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Bailey was more efficient than spectacular, completing 16 of 25 passes for 164 yards,