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

Feb 4, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey calls out instructions during the second half agains the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at KFC Yum! Center. Louisville defeated Notre Dame 76-65. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

Louisville baseball player vs. Miami in game two of the 2025 Louisville Super Regional.

Feb 21, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Lamar Washington (1) dribbles against Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images

KFC Yum! Center interior

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) looks on during the second half against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cardinals tip off against the Yellow Jackets at 2:15 p.m. EST.

Feb 1, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) shoots against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cardinals play their penultimate home game of the regular season against the Yellow Jackets.

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs center Jaden Toombs (10) and Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) and guard J'vonne Hadley (1) battle for the rebound during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cardinals return home to face the Yellow Jackets.

Louisville pitcher Ethan Eberle delivers against Michigan State at Jim Patterson Stadium, allowing one earned run on two hits with six strikeouts over 4.1 innings as the Cardinals fell 4–3 in the season opener in Louisville, Ky., on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Baseball

The Cardinals have now won three-in-a-row.

Purdue assistant coach Dale Williams during practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021 at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette

Football

Head coach Jeff Brohm's coaching staff for the 2026 season is now complete.

Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm reacts on the sideline against the Miami Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Football

The Cardinals head into the 2026 season with a very talented roster.

Feb 1, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) is defended by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets forward Baye Ndongo (11) in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Basketball

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

Mar 20, 2025; Lexington, KY, USA; The Louisville Cardinals mascot cheers during the second half against the Creighton Bluejays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cardinals are trending in the right direction as it pertains to their NCAA Tournament outlook.

Nov 2, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoes receiver Lawayne McCoy (15) runs the ball for a two point conversion against the North Carolina Tarheels in the first quarter at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Myers-Imagn Images

The Cardinals added over 30 players from the transfer portal, and these five are the most underrated additions.

Feb 1, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Naithan George (1) drives on Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Cardinals host the Yellow Jackets in their penultimate home game of the season.

Feb 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; SMU Mustangs guard Boopie Miller (2) attempts to knock the ball away from Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) during the first half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Cardinals saw their five-game winning streak come to an end at the hands of the Mustangs.

A football lies on the turf of L&N Stadium during Louisville's spring game.

The Cardinals are seeing their recruiting momentum in the state of Kentucky continue onward.