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 coach Pat Kelsey talks to the media about the Cardinals' offseason progress during a news conference in Louisville, Ky., on June 22, 2026.

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

Louisville Cardinals head coach Pat Kelsey looks up at the scoreboard as the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

Louisville’s Geoffrey Kirwa wins the men’s 3,000-meter steeplechase during the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on June 12, 2026, at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

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.

Basketball

The two former Louisville guards and both expected to be selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Owensboro (Ky.) Catholic quarterback Dre'Mail Carothers

Football

Louisville Cardinals On SI breaks down 2027 Louisville football quarterback commit Dre'Mail Carothers.

Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day two-way athlete Brooklyn Maxey

Football

Maxey had been committed to the Cardinals since late April.

Owensboro (Ky.) Catholic quarterback Dre'Mail Carothers

Football

The Cardinals now have six commitments from state of Kentucky prospects in the Class of 2027.

Myah Epps participates in physical therapy Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Epps was in a car accident March 13 that left her with injuries, including two broken vertebrae and a cracked rib.

Basketball

The incoming true freshman was involved in a serious car accident this past spring.

Jan 2, 2026; Mesa, AZ, USA; Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy (TX) guard Josiah Rose (24) against CIA Bella Vista (AZ) during the HoopHall West Tournament at Skyline High School. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Basketball

The guard is the fourth prospect in the Class of 2028 to be offered by the Cardinals.

St. X’s Josh Lindsay celebrates making a thee against GRC in the KHSAA championship game of the Sweet 16.
March 21, 2026

Basketball

Monday marked the first day that men's basketball coaches could make personal contact with 2026 prospects, and the Cardinals have taken full advantage of it.

The Ville guard Russ Smith

Basketball

The Louisville men's basketball alumni team now has half a dozen players for their fourth year in the TBT.

Louisville Cardinals guard Tajianna Roberts (22) during practice before the 2026 NCAA Women's March Madness basketball tournament at the KFC Yum Center In Louisville, Kentucky. March 20, 2026.

The Cardinals return a lot of production and experience from last season's team

Louisville Executive Director of Football Personnel and Recruiting Vince Marrow and Louisville (Ky.) Trinity defensive lineman Sebastian Blue

The Cardinals done well in the Class of 2027, but still have a little bit of work to do.

Mar 28, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Walz reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

The head coach of the Cardinals spoke to the media for the first time since the end of the 2025-26 season.

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

Out of the 13 non-conference opponents Louisville will face for the 2025-26 college basketball season, nine have been booked.