Louisville punter Brady Hodges said he opted out of the Sun Bowl this week because the Cardinals' NIL collective did not pay money promised to him in September.

Capping off year two under head coach Jeff Brohm with a showdown against Washington in the Sun Bowl, the Cardinals were able to withstand a furious fourth quarter comeback attempt, coming out on top with a thrilling 35-34 victory on Tuesday at Sun Bowl Stadium.

Harrison Bailey threw for three touchdowns Tuesday and Louisville held off Washington 35-34 to win the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas. Bailey was more efficient than spectacular, completing 16

Louisville football punter Brady Hodges opted out of the Sun Bowl vs. Washington. Here's why the senior punter did not play:

The Louisville punter did not make an appearance with the team at the Sun Bowl, skipping the postseason game against the Washington Huskies. Hodges revealed on Tuesday that the university's NIL collective had not paid him what was promised.

Louisville punter Brady Hodges said he opted out of the Sun Bowl this week because the Cardinals' NIL collective did not pay money promised to him in September. Hodges posted on social media during Tuesday's game against Washington in El Paso,