Louisville loses RB Smith (foot) for season

Sep 12, 2017 - 12:35 AM Louisville reserve running back Jeremy Smith is done for the season due to a fractured bone in his right foot, Cardinals coach Bobby Petrino said Monday.

Smith was injured in practice last week and sat out No. 14 Louisville's 47-35 victory over North Carolina on Saturday.

"He is out for the year," Petrino said of Smith, who rushed for 382 yards and eight touchdowns last season.

Malik Williams replaced Smith against North Carolina and rushed for a career-high 149 yards on 13 carries. Reggie Bonnafon, still listed as the starter, was limited to 22 yards on 10 carries.

Colin Wilson, a highly touted freshman from Florida, also is close to joining the backfield as he nears a return from hand surgery.

The Cardinals, led by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson, host third-ranked and defending national champion Clemson on Saturday.