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 baseball outfielder Lucas Moore

Louisville baseball outfielder Zion Rose

Louisville Cardinals defensive lineman Clev Lubin (50) heads to the locker room before playing Eastern Kentucky University on August 30, 2025 at L&N Credit Union Stadium.

Louisville baseball left-handed pitcher Ty Starke

May 15, 2026; Louisville Cardinals left fielder Madison Pickens (2), right fielder Jordan Williams (22) and center fielder Chelsea Mack (10) talk before the start of the game against the Grand Canyon Antelope at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln, NE, USA; Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images

Other Sports

The Cardinals now head to the elimination game in the Lincoln Regional.

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Flory Bidunga (40) dunks against the St. John's Red Storm in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

The top-ranked transfer is committed to Louisville, but is in the midst of testing the draft process.

Louisville baseball outfielder Zion Rose (32)

Baseball

The Cardinals go 1-9 in ACC series opener this season.

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Iowa State Cyclones forward Milan Momcilovic (22) reacts in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Cardinals' top-ranked transfer portal class might not be done.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) shoots 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 guard duo for the Cardinals has had a good start to their week at the NBA Draft Combine.

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) reacts against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Basketball

We take yet another look at how the next season's roster pans out following the conclusion of their 2025-26 season.

Louisville’s Kyle Campbell scores a run against Kentucky at Jim Patterson Stadium in the 119th Battle of the Bluegrass.
April 21, 2026

Baseball

The Cardinals dug themselves into six-run hole against the Knights, but were able to respond in resounding fashion.

Feb 22, 2026; Arlington, TX, USA; Louisville vs Auburn during the Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Baseball

The Cardinals return home for the last week of the regular season.

Garden Grove (Calif.) Veritas Prep small forward Boyuan Zhang

Louisville Cardinals On SI breaks down 2026 Louisville men's basketball wing commit Boyuan Zhang

Garden Grove (Calif.) Veritas Prep wing Boyuan Zhang

The Chinese native put together a great senior season, and sports a plethora of international experience.

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

The two former members of the Louisville men's basketball program are expected to be drafted next month.

Louisville's Ashton Gillotte celebrates getting a sack against Boston College Saturday afternoon in L&N Stadium.

Taking a look back at the Cardinals' signing class in 2021, and how they panned out at Louisville.