Louisville’s offense is shaping up to be one of the most explosive in the ACC heading into 2026 - and that’s no exaggeration. With preseason All-American Isaac Brown leading the charge in the backfield, and a pair of high-level backups in Keyjuan Brown and Missouri transfer Marquise Davis waiting in the wings, the Cardinals are loaded with firepower. Add in new wideouts Tre Richardson and Lawayne McCoy, both proven playmakers from the transfer portal, and you’ve got a unit that’s built to put up points in bunches.
At quarterback, Jeff Brohm might have found his guy. Former Ohio State signal-caller Lincoln Kienholz is expected to take the reins and bring some stability - and serious upside - to the most important position on the field.
If he clicks, Louisville’s offense won’t just be good - it could be championship-caliber. This is a team that’s eyeing its first ACC title, and the pieces are falling into place.
But for all the talent in the skill positions, there’s still one major box left to check: the offensive line.
Louisville has already brought in four transfers up front - Eryx Daugherty, Cason Henry, Anwar O'Neal, and Johnnie Brown III - to help shore up a unit that struggled at times last season. But depth remains a concern, especially after the loss of projected starter Jordan Church to the transfer portal. That’s left the Cardinals with a clear need: more proven talent in the trenches.
Enter Melvin Siani.
The Wake Forest offensive lineman just hit the transfer portal, and he’s the kind of plug-and-play starter that could immediately elevate Louisville’s front. Siani isn’t just experienced - he’s battle-tested.
Last season, he logged 859 snaps for the Demon Deacons without allowing a single sack. That kind of pass protection doesn’t just happen by accident.
His 80.7 pass-blocking grade from PFF in 2025 backs up the film - this guy can play.
Siani is expected to draw interest from across the Power Four, and for good reason. He’s one of the top-rated linemen available in the portal, coming in as a 4-star transfer and ranked No. 83 overall, No. 7 among offensive tackles. For a Louisville team that’s already had a top-five offseason nationally, adding Siani would be another major win - and a necessary one.
With a dynamic backfield, a promising young quarterback, and a reloaded receiving corps, the offense is close to being complete. But in the ACC - where defensive fronts are getting faster and more aggressive - having a deep, reliable offensive line is non-negotiable. Siani could be the final piece that ties this offense together.
If Jeff Brohm wants to keep Louisville’s momentum rolling, this is the kind of call he needs to make. Siani knows the ACC, he’s proven he can hold his own against conference competition, and he fits the mold of what this team needs: a steady, experienced presence on the offensive line.
The Cardinals are building something real in 2026. Now it’s about finishing the job - and that starts in the trenches.