Louisville is missing a receiver who has accounted for 513 yards and 4 touchdowns through 7 games. Lawayne McCoy, the team's leading receiver, is listed out against Stanford on the initial availability report.
Stanford's ground game runs into a defense allowing 3.8 yards per carry through 7 games. The Cardinal has averaged 3.7 through 8 games.
Stanford struggling to sustain drives is the stronger reason for Under 60.5. The Cardinal has converted 37 of 109 third downs this season, while Louisville's opponents have converted 36 of 103.
Louisville has also allowed touchdowns on 13 of 27 opponent red-zone trips through 7 games.