All-ACC security Neal leaves Louisville program

LOUISVILLE, Ky.– Louisville announced Saturday that senior totally free security Devin Neal has left the program a season after leading the Cardinals with 4 interceptions and earning All-ACC honors.No reason for Neal’s departure was mentioned in a release less than an hour before the No. 22 Cardinals hosted SMU in league play. He was listed as the “or” option simply below Tamarion McDonald on the two-deep chart, though McDonald has begun all four contests.The Lexington

, Kentucky, native was a third-team All-ACC selection last season after tying for 3rd in the league in interceptions, with two of his pickoffs coming in a 33-20 home triumph over No. 10 Notre Dame. He joined Louisville for the 2023 season after playing three years at Baylor, and Neal’s 67 deals with ranked 3rd on the team.He had nine tackles this season, 4 solo, and was tied for 12th on the group. Neal had three stops last week in a loss at Notre Dame and has blocked a punt this season.Louisville likewise stated wide receiver Jimmy Calloway would not play against the Mustangs.