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. He is also a co-host of the 'From The Pink Seats' podcast on the State of Louisville network. Video gamer, bourbon drinker and dog lover. Find him on Twitter at @Matt_McGavic

Oct 4, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals linebacker Antonio Watts (9) sacks Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris (4) during the second half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Virginia defeated Louisville 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) slams down two points against Eastern Michigan Monday night, Nov. 24, 2025 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Maples Pavilion

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Marcellous Hawkins (27) runs the ball as Louisville Cardinals defensive back Corey Gordon (24) defends during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) celebrates his sack of Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) in the first half Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Louisville, Kentucky at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium.

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Lubin is one of the best edge rushers in the ACC.

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) on defense against Stanford Cardinal guard Ryan Agarwal (11) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The Cardinals head across the bay to wrap up their West Coast trip.

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) looked to the crowd as time expired as the Louisville Cardinals hosted the Kentucky Wildcats at the KFC Yum! Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The Cardinals defeated the Wildcats 96-88.

Basketball

The Cardinals wrap up their trip to the West Coast with a matchup at the Cardinal.

Oxford (Ala.) HS quarterback and Louisville commit Mason Mims

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Mims spent just one season with the Cardinals after signing with them in the 2025 recruiting class.

Dec 23, 2025; Boca Raton, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Miller Moss (7) and wide receiver Antonio Meeks (15) celebrate a touchdown pass against the Toledo Rockets during the third quarter of the Boca Raton Bowl at Flagler CU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images

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These are the three positions that the Cardinals need to address the most via the transfer portal in advance of the 2026 season.

Sep 20, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals tight end Davon Mitchell (84) catches a pass during warmups before facing off against the Bowling Green Falcons at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Mitchell joined the Cardinals last offseason as a transfer from Oklahoma.

Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals wide receiver Treyshun Hurry (2) tries to escape the tackle of Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Grant Grayton (30) during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

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Hurry originally joined the Cardinals last season as a transfer from San Jose State.

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Cole Sherman (4) on defense against Stanford Cardinal guard Jaylen Blakes (21) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Basketball

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

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Brown is one of the best players in all of college football.

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) is blocked by Stanford Cardinal forward Aidan Cammann (52) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Cardinals wrap up their trip to the West Coast with a matchup against the Cardinal

Louisville Cardinals running back Duke Watson (26) celebrates after scoring touchdown in the first half against EKU at the Cardinals' season opener Saturday, August 30, 2025 at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.

Watson missed a large chunk of the 2025 season due to an ankle injury.

Louisville offensive lineman Ransom McDermott

McDermott is the second Cardinal of the day to announce their intent to hit the portal.