Report: Louisville CB Quincy Riley 'Doubtful' to Play vs. Notre Dame

The star corner for the Cardinals was noticeably hobbled in their win against Georgia Tech last weekend.

Matthew McGavic | Sep 28, 2024

Aug 31, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) watches during warmups before facing off against the Austin Peay Governors at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. / Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

In this story:

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - One of the top defenders for the Louisville football program might not be available for their massive ranked showdown at Notre Dame.

Star cornerback Quincy Riley, who was previously described as a game-time decision by Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm due to a right ankle/foot injury, is "doubtful" to play vs. the Fighting Irish according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

In the Cardinals' 31-19 win over Georgia Tech last weekend, Riley had a noticeable limp throughout the game and was favoring his left leg. He finished the game with two solo tackles, one of which came for a loss, as well as a forced fumble.

The 6-foot-0, 195-pound corner is one the best defensive backs in the ACC, but has had a bit of a slow start to the season. While he has an interception, a pass breakup and a forced fumble through three starts, he only has four tackles on the season, and sports a 55.9 grade on Pro Football Focus.

Riley established himself as one of the best defenders in the ACC last season. He finished the year with a team-best 12 pass breakups, and was second on the Cardinals in interceptions with three, leading the ACC with 15 pass defenses. He also collected 49 tackles and 1.5 for loss.

No. 15 Louisville's matchup with No. 16 Notre Dame is set to kickoff at 3:30 p.m. EST in South Bend, Ind.

(Photo of Quincy Riley: Jamie Rhodes - Imagn Images)

You can follow Louisville Cardinals On SI for future coverage by liking us on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram:

Facebook - @LouisvilleOnSI
Twitter/X - @LouisvilleOnSI
Instagram - @louisvilleonsi

You can also follow Deputy Editor Matthew McGavic at @Matt_McGavic on Twitter/X

Published Sep 28, 2024

MATTHEW MCGAVIC

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic