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

Mar 18, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals Forward Mouhamed Camara (12) shoots the ball during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals mascot Louie looks on during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) laughs with Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) in the first half at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville February 9, 2026.

Dec 3, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Louisville Cardinals running back Isaac Brown (1) leads teammates onto the field against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Football

The Cardinals head into the 2026 season with high expectations.

Chandler (Ariz.) Compass Prep forward Demarcus Henry

Basketball

Henry is the son of former NFL wide receiver Chris Henry.

The Louisville mascot flexes before the game against Clemson at L&N Stadium Friday. Nov. 14, 2025

Football

11 former Louisville players are now off to the NFL in some form or fashion.

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) shoots the ball against the California Baptist Lancers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

An updated look at how the next season's roster could look following the conclusion of their 2025-26 season.

Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm leads the team as the Cards head to the locker room at the Cards March before the Louisville football game against Clemson at L&N Stadium Friday. Nov. 14, 2025

Football

Here are some of the higher priority targets for the Cardinals in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Louisville baseball shortstop Alex Alicea

Baseball

The Cardinals had won their last five games before falling to the Hoosiers.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey reacts in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cardinals have been extremely aggressive in their pursuit of top talent in the Class of 2027.

Louisville baseball outfielder Zion Rose (32)

Baseball

The Cardinals are finally trending in the right direction, and have a chance to get themselves back in tournament discussion.

Louisville first baseman Tague Davis

The first baseman for the Cardinals broke the program's single-season home run record this past weekend.

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.

These current Cardinals have a very real shot to be selected in next year's NFL Draft.

Louisville third baseman Bayram Hot (27)

The Cardinals earn their first series sweep in conference play this season, with their first baseman re-writing the school record book as well.

Louisville's Tague Davis (13) hits the ball to the fence for the out but enough time for Louisville's Jake Munroe (20) to tag up and head home against Vanderbilt Tuesday night at Jim Patterson Stadium.
May 6, 2025

The first baseman for the Cardinals is having one of the best seasons in school history.