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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Football

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

Basketball

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

Basketball

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

Basketball

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

Mar 11, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals mascot performs in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Basketball

Follow along throughout the tournament as the Cardinals attempt to go on a run in the Big Dance.

Feb 21, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'vonne Hadley (1) reacts during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

The Cardinals will get their run in the NCAA Tournament started with a matchup against the Bulls in Buffalo.

Mar 7, 2026; Duluth, GA, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Tajianna Roberts (22) dribbles against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the third quarter at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Cardinals will face the Catamounts at the KFC Yum! Center to start their run in the Big Dance.

Mar 12, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) with the ball in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

The Cardinals will gets their run in the Big Dance started against the Bulls.

Louisville baseball left-handed pitcher Ty Starke

The Cardinals win their opening series in ACC play with their takedown of the Fighting Irish.