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Out for season Huges (lower body) will miss the entire 2026 season, according to Jody Demling of On3.com.

Impact Hughes was expected to miss the entire season and now that it is confirmed he will look to recover from a lower-body injury that he suffered during Louisville's spring ball. Wide receiver coach Deion Branch noted that the plan is to get the wideout back for spring ball. Hughes recorded eight catches for 109 yards and one touchdown last season for the Cardinals and was looking to compete for more snaps this season.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for 2026 season Hughes (lower body) is likely out for Louisville's 2026 season, Matthew McGavic of SI.com reports.

Impact Not long after Hughes withdrew from the NCAA's transfer portal, he suffered a lower-body injury, which McGavic indicates will be a long-term problem. It looks like the wide receiver is unlikely to build off his 2025 season, in which he logged 109 receiving yards.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Withdraws from portal Hughes withdrew from the transfer portal and will play for Louisville in 2026, On3 reports.

Impact Hughes tested the transfer portal waters, but ultimately decided it'd be best to return to Louisville. He caught eight of 15 targets for 109 yards and one touchdown for the Cardinals in 2025.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Hughes plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Max Olson of ESPN reports.

Impact Hughes has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining. While part of Louisville during both 2024 and 2025, he logged eight receptions (on 15 targets) for 109 yards.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Hokies Hughes (undisclosed) is good to go against Louisville.

Impact Hughes has been a limited aspect of the Cardinals' passing game with six grabs for 92 yards and one score this season. The receiver will be available, however, should he be a part of the Cardinals' game-plan.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Week 10 Hughes (undisclosed) has been listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Hughes, who sat out during last weekend's matchup with Boston College, has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's game against the Hokies. The 5-foot-11 redshirt sophomore has logged six receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown across six outings this fall.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 9 Hughes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Boston College.

Impact Hughes was initially listed as questionable for this Week 9 clash, but the wideout won't be available in the end. His next chance to play will come against Virginia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Hughes (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Boston College.

Impact Hughes did not log a target in limited action last week against Miami. He's logged just three catches all season since hauling in three for 50 yards and a touchdown in the opener. Even if active, it's unlikely he holds any sort of significant receiving role.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches first career touchdown Hughes notched three receptions (on five targets) for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 51-17 victory versus Eastern Kentucky.

Impact Hughes got involved against Louisville's FCS foe in Week 1, reeling in his first ever collegiate touchdown. Still, this game was a blowout to the point where the Cardinals played three quarterbacks, so it remains to be seen if Hughes can become a consistent factor in this passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE