Matthew McGavic

Matthew McGavic

Joined: Feb 25, 2020

McGavic is a 2016 Sport Administration graduate of the University of Louisville, and a native of the Derby City. He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga. on the Georgia Tech beat. Also an avid video gamer, a bourbon enthusiast, and fierce dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic

Scenes from the Louisville Cardinals open practice. March 18, 2026

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Vangelis Zougris (53) reacts to a score during the second half against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) was unfazed after he scored 45 points with 10-for-16 3-point shooting as the Cards roll past NC State 118-77 at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville February 9, 2026.

West Chester (Oh.) Lakota West tight end Xavier Ratica

University of Louisville cornerbacks coach Steve Ellis runs a drill during their second practice on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

Football

The Cardinals kicked off their month-long spring ball sessions earlier this week.

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey yells down court Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina.

Basketball

The Cardinals and Bulls square off in the first round of the Big Dance on Thursday.

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) on the court in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Basketball

The star point guard has missed the last four games due to a lingering lower back injury.

Jan 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) brings the ball up court against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Basketball

Take a look at how the Cardinals stack up against the Bulls for their NCAA Tournament matchup, and who the statistical models favor:

Louisville’s Lincoln Kienholz hands the ball off to Lekhy Thompkins in football practice at the Trager Center.

Football

Here is our notebook of everything that transpired during Louisville football's first day of spring practice.

STILL FROM VIDEO: Louisville coach Jeff Brohm talks about facing Toledo in the Boca Raton Bowl.

Football

The Cardinals held their first practice of spring ball on Tuesday.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Adrian Wooley (14) with the ball as Miami (FL) Hurricanes guard Dante Allen (35) defends in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Basketball

Here are the three main ways that the Cardinals can take down the Bulls to start their run in the Big Dance.

Louisville baseball shortstop Alex Alicea makes a play vs. Miami in game two of the 2025 Louisville Super Regional.

Baseball

The Cardinals cap off their 14-game home stand, then will play their first true road games of the year.

Louisville Cardinals head football coach Jeff Brohm at a morning practice Wednesday. July 30, 2025. The Cardinals' 2024 record: 9–4, 5–3 in the ACC.

Here are the five of some of the biggest questions surrounding the Louisville football program as they prepare to begin spring practice:

Apr 8, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Peyton Siva (center) holds the trophy after Louisville won the championship game in the 2013 NCAA mens Final Four against the Michigan Wolverines at the Georgia Dome. Louisville Cardinals won 82-76. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Cardinals have a rich history of success in the Big Dance.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Cardinals earned a No. 6 seed for the NCAA Tournament, and will face South Florida to get their run started.

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) with the ball in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The star point guard for Louisville has missed the last four games due to his lingering lower back injury.