At this point in the season, it's easy to point where Louisville's main area of concern is: defense. Billed as a unit that should be the strength of the team in the preseason, the Cardinals' defense has been a liability since play against power conference teams started for them.

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor revealed his Week 9 CFB picks, ACC predictions and props for the Boston College Eagles vs. Louisville Cardinals game on Friday

Louisville has lost three of four by one possession and looks to regroup after falling short in a 52-45 shootout loss to No. 6 Miami.

The Boston College Eagles (4-3, 1-2 ACC) football returns to Alumni Stadium to take on the Louisville Cardianls (4-3, 2-2 ACC) on Friday night for homecoming. The contest is crucial for both teams. The Eagles are looking to snap a two-game losing streak and push momentum back into their favor as the hardest part of their schedule looms ahead while the Cardinals are looking to get back into Below are three players to watch for each team ahead of the matchup.

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for Louisville Cardinals vs. Boston College Eagles on Friday

A season that began with promise for Boston College has soured in recent weeks because of the Eagles’ inability to hold on to the football.

The Louisville Cardinals will be tested on defense when they face Boston College QB Thomas Castellanos during a college football Week 9 game Friday.

Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien spoke about making adjustments and what specifically the team needs to improve on during his weekly appearance on the BC Football Show on

Star wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks and the Louisville Cardinals (4-3) meet the Boston College Eagles (4-3) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET, at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Watch every college football touchdown,